Consultant Critical Care Physician - UAE

About the role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its high-acuity intensive care, organ support and multidisciplinary critical care services and is seeking a Consultant Critical Care Physician. The role suits internationally trained specialists who want to work in a modern, quality-driven environment focused on clinical excellence, patient-centred care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the management of critically ill medical, surgical, trauma and postoperative patients in the ICU
• Provide advanced organ support, including mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic management, renal support coordination and sepsis management
• Perform critical care procedures such as airway management, central venous access and invasive monitoring in line with clinical privileges
• Coordinate multidisciplinary rounds with consultants, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and allied health teams
• Communicate with patients' families and take part in goals-of-care discussions and ethical decision-making
• Support ICU protocols, infection prevention, clinical audits, simulation training and quality improvement initiatives

Required profile

• Recognised international qualification, such as 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, Arab Board certification, or DM / DNB / FCPS or equivalent
• Eligibility for UAE medical licensing and facility credentialing; applicants from the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, the Middle East, Africa and South America are welcome
• Strong clinical judgement, excellent communication with culturally diverse patients and teams, and interest in long-term career development in the UAE

What we offer

• Highly competitive tax-free salary package, with final pay aligned to board certification, experience, subspecialty expertise and procedural scope
• 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, structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion support, and relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable

To apply, send an updated CV and details of current licensing status or eligibility; shortlisted candidates are contacted for a confidential discussion.