Clinical Microbiologist – Infectious Disease Diagnostics

SearchPlus HR Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Air travel benefits

Other benefits

Modern diagnostic facility

Job summary

SearchPlus HR Consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly qualified clinical microbiologist to lead diagnostic microbiology services. The role covers interpretation of microbiology investigations, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, quality assurance, and collaboration with clinical teams to support patient care.

The successful candidate will work with infection control and antimicrobial stewardship teams, ensure biosafety compliance, and contribute to accreditation readiness in a modern

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent with recognised specialist qualification in Clinical Microbiology.
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Microbiology or equivalent.
• UK CCT, American Board Certification, Australian specialist qualification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and interpret microbiological investigations involving bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.
• Review and validate laboratory results including culture reports, microscopy findings, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Support diagnosis and management of complex infectious diseases through accurate interpretation of microbiology results.
• Advise clinicians on specimen collection, diagnostic testing, and interpretation of microbiological findings.
• Provide guidance on antimicrobial selection and resistance patterns with antimicrobial stewardship teams.
• Monitor emerging antimicrobial resistance and contribute to infection prevention and control initiatives.
• Support hospital infection surveillance and investigations of suspected healthcare-associated infections and outbreaks.
• Establish and maintain laboratory quality-control procedures in line with standards.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with infectious disease specialists, infection-control teams, laboratory scientists, and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical interpretation

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Microbiology

UK CCT / American Board / Australian specialist qualification

Job description

SearchPlus HR Consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly qualified clinical microbiologist to lead diagnostic microbiology services. The role covers interpretation of microbiology investigations, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, quality assurance, and collaboration with clinical teams to support patient care.

The successful candidate will work with infection control and antimicrobial stewardship teams, ensure biosafety compliance, and contribute to accreditation readiness in a modern