Anesthesia Consultant

Kanad Hospital; Al Ain; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanad Hospital in Al Ain, UAE, seeks a full-time Anesthesia Consultant to provide comprehensive anesthesia services for surgical, obstetric, and pediatric patients. You will perform pre-operative assessments, plan and administer safe anesthesia, monitor intra-operatively, and manage post-anesthesia recovery and pain control.

The role requires specialist qualification in Anesthesia and eligibility for UAE licensure, with strong emphasis on collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and ongoing

Qualifications

• Board-certified specialist in Anesthesia with UAE licensure eligibility.
• Experience in obstetric, pediatric, and general surgical anesthesia.
• Proficiency in airway management and intraoperative monitoring.
• Commitment to patient safety, ethics, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia planning and administration for surgical cases.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and post-operative pain management.
• Collaborate with surgeons, obstetricians, pediatricians, and nursing staff.
• Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement.

Skills

Anesthesia for obstetric

Airway management

Patient monitoring

Resuscitation

EMR usage

Clinical decision-making

Evidence-based practice

Communication & teamwork

Ethical practice & confidentiality

Teaching & mentoring

Education

Specialist anesthesia qualification (Board/Fellowship)

UAE licensure eligibility

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Company Description

Kanad Hospital, formerly Oasis Hospital, was founded in 1960 in Al Ain at the request of HH Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan and is recognized as one of the leading healthcare providers for women and children in the Middle East. As a not-for-profit hospital, Kanad focuses on whole-person care delivered with compassion, reflecting its Christian heritage and commitment to serving the community. The hospital has earned distinction as the first in the Abu Dhabi Emirate and the first private hospital in the Emirate to achieve JCI accreditation. It is also the first hospital globally to obtain JCI Clinical Care Program Certifications for specialized programs in neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Natural Birth after Cesarean Section.

Role Description

The Anesthesia Consultant is a full-time, on-site role based at Kanad Hospital in Al Ain, providing comprehensive anesthesia services to surgical, obstetric, and pediatric patients. Responsibilities include pre-operative assessment, planning and administering safe anesthesia, monitoring patients intra-operatively, and managing post-anesthesia recovery and pain control. The role involves close collaboration with surgeons, obstetricians, pediatricians, nursing staff, and other allied health professionals to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with hospital protocols and international standards. The Anesthesia Consultant will participate in clinical governance activities, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and support education and training of junior medical staff and other team members. The role also requires adherence to Kanad’s mission and values, with a focus on compassionate care, patient safety, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical expertise in anesthesia for obstetric, pediatric, and general surgical procedures, including pre-operative assessment and post-operative pain management.
• Strong skills in patient monitoring, airway management, resuscitation, and emergency response in operating theaters, recovery rooms, and critical care settings.
• Proficiency in using modern anesthesia equipment, monitoring devices, and electronic medical record systems in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Experience in clinical decision-making, risk assessment, and application of evidence-based guidelines to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary and culturally diverse teams.
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient confidentiality, and compliance with local regulatory and international accreditation requirements.
• Specialist qualification in Anesthesia (e.g., Board Certification, Fellowship, or equivalent) and eligibility for licensure with relevant UAE health authorities.
• Demonstrated involvement in teaching, mentoring,