Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician – High‑Acuity Care (UAE)

About the role

A leading internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its high‑acuity emergency department, trauma and resuscitation services. The organisation seeks a Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician to join a multidisciplinary team delivering care to a diverse international patient population. This position offers strong clinical exposure, career advancement and the chance to work in a modern, quality‑driven environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead assessment and stabilisation of emergency, trauma, cardiac, medical, surgical and paediatric presentations.
• Perform resuscitation, airway management, procedural sedation and critical decision‑making in the emergency department.
• Tri­age complex cases, 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 and uphold medico‑legal and patient‑safety standards.

Required profile

• Internationally recognised emergency medicine qualification (e.g., American Board of Emergency Medicine, UK CCT/FRCEM, European Board, Royal College Canada, Australian FACEM, Arab Board MD/DNB/FCPS or equivalent).
• Eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.
• Proven experience in high‑acuity emergency, trauma and resuscitation settings.

Required skills

• Advanced clinical judgement and evidence‑based practice.
• Resuscitation, airway management and procedural sedation.
• Critical decision‑making under pressure.
• Effective multidisciplinary teamwork and communication.

What we offer

• Highly competitive tax‑free salary package with performance‑based incentives.
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and annual return flight tickets.
• Professional indemnity/malpractice coverage.
• Continuing medical education support and visa/onboarding assistance.
• Structured DHA/DOH/MOH licence conversion and relocation guidance for physician and family.