Clinical Microbiologist: Diagnostics & Travel Benefits

SearchPlus HR Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Air travel benefits

Modern facility

Job summary

SearchPlus HR Consultancy is seeking a clinically experienced microbiology specialist in the UAE to lead laboratory investigations and collaborate with clinical teams. The role focuses on accurate diagnostics, interpretation of antimicrobial susceptibility, and participation in infection prevention initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds recognised postgraduate qualifications in Clinical/Medical Microbiology and is eligible for UAE licensing, with experience in antimicrobial stewardship and

Qualifications

• Medical degree MBBS or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Postgraduate specialist qualification in Clinical Microbiology or Medical Microbiology.
• UK CCT, American Board Certification, Australian specialist qualification or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in clinical microbiology diagnostics and infectious disease investigations.
• Knowledge of antimicrobial susceptibility testing, infection control and antimicrobial resistance.
• Eligibility for UAE professional licensing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and interpret microbiological investigations across infections.
• Review and validate laboratory results including culture reports and MIC testing.
• Support diagnosis and management of complex infectious diseases through results interpretation.
• Advise clinicians on specimen collection, testing and interpretation.
• Provide guidance on antimicrobial selection and resistance patterns with antimicrobial stewardship teams.
• Monitor antimicrobial resistance and contribute to infection prevention initiatives.
• Support hospital infection surveillance and outbreak investigations.
• Establish and maintain laboratory quality-control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with infectious disease specialists, infection-control teams and laboratory staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Laboratory interpretation

Infection control knowledge

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate specialist qualification in Clinical Microbiology or Medical Microbiology

UK CCT / American Board / Australian qualification or equivalent

Licensing eligibility in UAE

Job description

SearchPlus HR Consultancy is seeking a clinically experienced microbiology specialist in the UAE to lead laboratory investigations and collaborate with clinical teams. The role focuses on accurate diagnostics, interpretation of antimicrobial susceptibility, and participation in infection prevention initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds recognised postgraduate qualifications in Clinical/Medical Microbiology and is eligible for UAE licensing, with experience in antimicrobial stewardship and