Emergency Medicine Specialist – Abu Dhabi Hospital

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled Emergency Medicine Specialist to join a leading multispecialty hospital in Abu Dhabi. The role involves delivering high‑quality emergency care, rapidly assessing and stabilising critically ill or injured patients, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective treatment.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage acute medical, surgical and traumatic emergencies for adults and children.
• Perform rapid triage, stabilisation, resuscitation and emergency interventions following evidence‑based guidelines.
• Carry out emergency procedures such as airway management, intubation, central venous access, chest‑tube insertion, procedural sedation and advanced cardiac life support.
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers and referrals to appropriate specialties.
• Lead trauma and cardiac‑arrest response teams and participate in on‑call duties, weekends and holidays.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations including ECGs, laboratory results and imaging studies.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality‑improvement initiatives, audits and CME activities.
• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, hospital policies, patient‑safety standards and infection‑control protocols.

Required profile

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Emergency Medicine (MD, DNB, Arab Board, MRCP, MRCEM, FCEM, FRCEM or equivalent).
• Valid DOH licence or eligibility.
• 3–5 years of post‑specialisation experience in a busy Emergency Department.
• Current certifications in ACLS, ATLS and PALS (preferred).
• Strong clinical decision‑making, leadership and crisis‑management abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure emergency environment.

Required skills

• Airway management
• Intubation
• Central venous access
• Chest‑tube insertion
• Procedural sedation
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• ECG interpretation
• Imaging and laboratory result interpretation

What we offer

• Private health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and development opportunities
• Performance bonus
• Licensing guidance and application support
• Credential verification and documentation assistance
• Relocation support across the Middle East
• Comprehensive onboarding coordination and dedicated support until joining formalities are completed