Consultant Critical Care Physician - UAE

About the role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its high-acuity ICU, organ support and multidisciplinary critical care services and is seeking a Consultant Critical Care Physician. The role suits internationally trained clinicians looking for career advancement, strong clinical exposure and a modern, quality-driven environment serving a diverse international patient population. It is based in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

• Lead management of critically ill medical, surgical, trauma and postoperative patients in ICU
• Provide advanced organ support including ventilation, haemodynamic management, renal support coordination and sepsis care
• Perform critical care procedures such as airway management, central venous access and invasive monitoring according to privileges
• Coordinate multidisciplinary rounds with consultants, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacy and allied health teams
• Guide family communication, goals-of-care discussions and ethical decision-making
• Support ICU protocols, infection prevention, audit, simulation training and quality improvement

Required profile

• Recognised specialist qualification, for example American Board certification in Critical Care Medicine, UK CCT / FFICM / MRCP or FRCA pathway, European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine, Royal College Certification (Canada), Australian CICM Fellowship, Arab Board, or DM / DNB / FCPS or equivalent
• Candidates from the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, the Middle East, Africa and South America, subject to UAE licensing and facility credentialing eligibility
• Strong clinical judgement, evidence-based practice and patient safety
• Excellent communication with culturally diverse patients and teams, and ability to adapt to UAE regulations and documentation standards

What we offer

• Highly competitive tax-free salary package, performance-based incentives where applicable
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support
• Comprehensive medical insurance and annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage and continuing medical education support
• Visa and onboarding assistance, and structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion support

Interested candidates apply with an updated CV and details of their current licensing status; shortlisted candidates are contacted for a confidential discussion.