Consultant Anesthesia

Healthpoint; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthpoint in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Consultant Anaesthesiologist to provide expert perioperative care across multiple specialties. The role involves pre-operative assessment, planning, and delivery of general, regional, and local anaesthesia, as well as post-operative care and pain management.

You will mentor junior staff and contribute to protocols and safety initiatives. The ideal candidate has MBBS, completed anaesthesiology residency, board certification, and at least 5 years

Qualifications

• Medical degree MBBS or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a recognised residency training programme in Anaesthesiology.
• Fellowship or Board Certification in Anaesthesiology (Arab/Saudi/Jordanian/Egyptian/UK/US/Canada/Australia or equivalent).
• Eligibility for or possession of a DOH licence as a Consultant Anaesthetist in Abu Dhabi.
• Minimum 5 years post-certification experience at Consultant level in a reputable hospital.
• Expertise in perioperative medicine, difficult airway management, regional anaesthesia, and complex surgical anaesthesia.
• Experience supporting multiple surgical specialties (orthopaedics, general surgery, obstetrics, urology, ENT, etc.).
• Strong clinical judgement with ability to manage high-acuity and critically ill patients.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records systems and clinical documentation.
• Commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert anaesthetic care for elective, emergency, and complex surgeries across specialties.
• Perform pre-operative assessments and anaesthesia planning with risk evaluation.
• Administer general, regional, and local anaesthesia per standards.
• Manage post-operative recovery, pain control, and perioperative complications.
• Provide airway management and resuscitation support in emergencies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions to optimise patient care.
• Support critically ill patients and contribute to ICU services when required.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with policies.
• Supervise and mentor junior physicians and healthcare staff.
• Contribute to development of clinical protocols and patient safety initiatives.
• Engage in meetings, audits, CME, and research activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical judgement

High-acuity patient care

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Anaesthesiology residency

Arab/Saudi/Jordanian/Egyptian/UK/US/Canadian/Australian board cert.

DOH licence eligibility in Abu Dhabi

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale. Healthpoint is a multi-specialty hospital offering a wide range of primary and specialty care services. Based in Abu Dhabi, it serves patients from the UAE and around the world. Committed to elevating patient care to the highest standards, Healthpoint has been recognized by numerous renowned international awarding and accrediting bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert anaesthetic care for elective, emergency, and complex surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments, anaesthesia planning, and risk evaluation.
• Administer and monitor general, regional, and local anaesthesia techniques in accordance with established clinical standards.
• Manage post-operative recovery, pain control, and perioperative complications.
• Provide airway management and resuscitation support during emergencies and critical care situations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions to optimise patient care and surgical outcomes.
• Support the management of critically ill patients and contribute to intensive care services when required.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Supervise and mentor junior physicians and other healthcare professionals where applicable.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement programmes.
• Participate in departmental meetings, audits, continuing medical education, and research activities.
• Adhere to all organisational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a recognised residency training programme in Anaesthesiology.
• Fellowship or Board Certification in Anaesthesiology such as Arab Board, Saudi Board, Jordanian Board, Egyptian Board, UK CCT/CESR, American Board, Canadian Fellowship, Australian Fellowship, or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Eligibility for or possession of a Department of Health (DOH) licence as a Consultant Anaesthetist in Abu Dhabi.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-certification experience at Consultant level in a reputable hospital setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in perioperative medicine, difficult airway management, regional anaesthesia, and complex surgical anaesthesia.
• Experience supporting surgical specialties such as orthopaedics, general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, ENT, and other subspecialties.
• Strong clinical judgement with the ability to manage high-acuity and critically ill patients.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records systems and clinical documentation.
• Commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development.