Consultant Emergency Medicine - UAE

About the role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its emergency department, trauma care and resuscitation services and is seeking a Consultant Emergency Medicine specialist. The role suits internationally trained specialists who want to work in a modern, quality-driven environment with a focus on emergency care, clinical excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, stabilisation and management of emergency, trauma, cardiac, medical, surgical and paediatric presentations
• Lead resuscitation and manage airway emergencies, procedural sedation and complex clinical decisions in the emergency department
• Assess and prioritise complex cases, supervise emergency teams and coordinate timely specialist referrals
• Ensure effective patient flow, observation unit management, interdepartmental transfers and safe discharge planning
• Take part in disaster preparedness, trauma protocols, simulation training and clinical governance
• Maintain accurate emergency documentation and comply with medico-legal requirements and patient safety standards

Required profile

• Internationally trained Consultant Emergency Medicine with a recognised qualification, such as American Board certification, UK CCT / FRCEM, European Board certification, Royal College certification (Canada), Australian FACEM, Arab Board certification, or MD / DNB / FCPS or an equivalent specialist qualification
• 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 diverse patients and teams, and interest in long-term career development in the UAE

What we offer

• Highly competitive tax-free salary, performance-based incentives, housing allowance or premium accommodation support
• Medical insurance, annual return flights, professional indemnity 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 your current licensing status or eligibility; shortlisted candidates are contacted for a confidential discussion.