Specialist Emergency Medicine Physician

About the role

A leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi is hiring a full-time Specialist Emergency Medicine physician for its Emergency Department. The specialist assesses, diagnoses and manages patients with acute illnesses, injuries and life-threatening conditions, providing timely, evidence-based, patient-centred emergency care.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients with acute medical, surgical and traumatic emergencies
• Provide immediate resuscitation and stabilization for critically ill and injured patients
• Perform emergency procedures such as airway management, intubation, wound management and vascular access within approved clinical privileges
• Manage cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, stroke, sepsis, shock and other life-threatening conditions
• Interpret laboratory results, ECGs and diagnostic imaging, and develop emergency treatment plans
• Coordinate admissions, referrals, transfers and discharges with other medical departments
• Work with emergency physicians, nurses, paramedics and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective triage and patient flow
• Comply with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations, hospital protocols, infection control and patient safety standards
• Maintain accurate medical records and take part in clinical audits, quality improvement and professional development

Required profile

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent recognized medical qualification
• Recognized postgraduate specialization in Emergency Medicine
• Board certification, fellowship or equivalent recognized qualification in Emergency Medicine
• Valid DOH Abu Dhabi license or eligibility, or eligibility to obtain one
• Post-specialization clinical experience meeting UAE PQR requirements for the Specialist title

Required skills

• Valid ACLS certification; ATLS and PALS certifications preferred
• Strong expertise in emergency resuscitation, trauma management and critical patient stabilization
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication and decision-making skills

What we offer

• Competitive, tax-free salary package
• Medical insurance and employment benefits
• Access to modern emergency care facilities and advanced medical technologies
• Professional development, career advancement and long-term growth opportunities in Abu Dhabi
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team environment

Candidates should submit their CV through the recruiter; those who have already sent their CV to the recruiter should not reapply. Positions advertised may relate to current or upcoming vacancies, and employer names remain confidential until an employer expresses interest.