Consultant Critical Care Physician – UAE

About the role

A leading internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its high‑acuity intensive care services. The position offers an experienced, internationally trained critical care physician the chance to work in a modern, quality‑driven environment serving a diverse patient population.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the management of critically ill medical, surgical, trauma and postoperative patients in the intensive care unit.
• Provide advanced organ support, including mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic management, renal support coordination and sepsis management.
• Perform critical care procedures such as airway management, central venous access and invasive monitoring.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary ICU rounds with consultants, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and allied health professionals.
• Communicate effectively with patients' families, including goals‑of‑care discussions and ethical decision‑making.
• Contribute to ICU protocols, infection prevention, clinical audits, simulation training and quality‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Internationally trained Consultant Critical Care Physician with recognised board certification (e.g., American Board, UK CCT, European Diploma, Royal College, Canadian, Australian, Arab Board or equivalent).
• Eligibility for UAE medical licensing and credentialing.
• Strong clinical judgement, commitment to evidence‑based practice and patient safety.
• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations and documentation standards.

Required skills

• Mechanical ventilation
• Hemodynamic management
• Renal support coordination
• Sepsis management
• Airway management
• Central venous access
• Invasive monitoring

What we offer

• Highly competitive tax‑free salary package with performance‑based incentives.
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and professional indemnity coverage.
• Annual return flight tickets and visa/onboarding assistance.
• Continuing medical education support and relocation guidance for physician and family.