Consultant Emergency Medicine – UAE Acute Care

About the role

A leading internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its high‑acuity emergency department, trauma and resuscitation services. They are seeking an experienced Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join a multidisciplinary clinical team delivering care to a diverse international patient population.

Key responsibilities

• Lead assessment and stabilization of emergency, trauma, cardiac, medical, surgical and pediatric cases.
• Perform resuscitation, airway management, procedural sedation and critical decision‑making in the emergency department.
• Triage complex presentations, supervise emergency teams and coordinate specialist referrals.
• Ensure safe patient flow, observation unit decisions, transfers and discharge planning.
• Participate in disaster preparedness, trauma protocols, simulation training and clinical governance.
• Maintain accurate emergency documentation, medico‑legal compliance and patient safety standards.

Required profile

• Holds a recognized specialist qualification in Emergency Medicine (e.g., American Board, UK CCT/FRCEM, European Board, Royal College Canada, Australian FACEM, Arab Board, MD/DNB/FCPS).
• Eligible for UAE DHA/DOH/MOH licensing and facility credentialing.
• Demonstrates strong clinical judgement and commitment to evidence‑based practice.
• Able to work in a multicultural, high‑acuity environment.

Required skills

• Airway management
• Procedural sedation
• Resuscitation techniques
• Triage of complex cases
• Disaster preparedness and response
• Simulation‑based training

What we offer

• Highly competitive tax‑free salary package
• Performance‑based incentives where applicable
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education support
• Visa and onboarding assistance, including license conversion and relocation guidance