Consultant Clinical Microbiologist: AMR & Infections Expert

SearchPlus HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Accommodation allowance

Annual airfare

Medical insurance

Family benefits

Job summary

SearchPlus HR in the UAE is assisting leading healthcare facilities to recruit Consultant and Specialist Clinical Microbiologists. International candidates are welcome to apply and may benefit from a tax-free salary package with housing, annual air tickets, medical insurance, and family benefits.

Ideal candidates hold Western specialist qualifications in Clinical Microbiology with extensive experience in diagnostics, antimicrobial testing, and infection prevention and control.

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in clinical microbiology and infectious disease diagnostics.
• Experience with antimicrobial susceptibility testing and interpretation.
• Proven ability in infection prevention and control practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and interpret clinical microbiology investigations across bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
• Analyse culture results, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and molecular diagnostics.
• Identify pathogens responsible for healthcare-associated and community infections.
• Provide expert guidance on antimicrobial selection and resistance patterns.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship programmes and promote appropriate antibiotic use.
• Advise clinical teams on diagnosis and management of complex infections.
• Monitor antimicrobial resistance trends and recommend control measures.
• Ensure laboratory procedures meet accreditation and quality standards.
• Collaborate with infectious disease physicians and other clinical specialists.

Skills

Clinical microbiology

Infectious disease diagnostics

Antimicrobial resistance

Infection control

Education

MBBS / MBChB or equivalent

Western specialist qualification in Clinical Microbiology

Registration with Western medical authority

Job description

SearchPlus HR in the UAE is assisting leading healthcare facilities to recruit Consultant and Specialist Clinical Microbiologists. International candidates are welcome to apply and may benefit from a tax-free salary package with housing, annual air tickets, medical insurance, and family benefits.

Ideal candidates hold Western specialist qualifications in Clinical Microbiology with extensive experience in diagnostics, antimicrobial testing, and infection prevention and control.