Consultant Critical Care Physician, UAE /Attractive Package/Advanced ICU Service

JOB TITLE: Consultant Critical Care Physician
LOCATION: UAE
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time
SECTOR: Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group

ABOUT THE ROLE

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its high-acuity intensive care, organ support and multidisciplinary critical care services and is seeking an experienced Consultant Critical Care Physician to join its clinical team.

The role offers an opportunity for an internationally trained critical care physician to work within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse patient population. The successful candidate will provide advanced critical care management while working closely with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining high standards of patient-centred care.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, nurses, allied health professionals and modern diagnostic and treatment facilities.

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 according to clinical expertise and facility privileges.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary ICU rounds with consultants, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and allied health professionals.
• Support effective communication with patients' families, including goals-of-care discussions and appropriate ethical decision-making.
• Contribute to ICU protocols, infection prevention, clinical audits, simulation training and quality improvement initiatives.

Applications are welcome from internationally trained Consultant Critical Care Physicians holding recognised qualifications such as:

• American Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine
• UK CCT / FFICM / MRCP or FRCA pathway
• European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine
• Royal College Certification, Canada
• Australian CICM Fellowship
• Arab Board
• DM / DNB / FCPS or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification

Candidates from the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, the Middle East, Africa and South America may be considered, subject to eligibility for UAE medical licensing and the healthcare facility's credentialing requirements.

• Highly competitive tax-free salary package

• Performance-based incentives where applicable

• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support

• Comprehensive medical insurance

• Annual return flight tickets

• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage

• Continuing medical education support

• Visa and onboarding assistance

Final compensation is aligned with board certification, years of experience, subspecialty expertise, procedural scope and licensing eligibility.

LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT

• Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance

• DataFlow and credential verification support

• Visa and regulatory processing assistance

• Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable

• Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.

• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations.

• Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply with an updated CV and details of current licensing status / eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.