Consultant Critical Care

Stafmed; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free package

Job summary

Stafmed is seeking a Consultant Critical Care for a full-time role in the UAE, focusing on managing critically ill patients with complex conditions. The role emphasizes advanced airway management, organ support, and multidisciplinary collaboration in a high-acuity hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has board certification in critical care, a Tier 1 qualification, and at least 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience, with licensing eligibility in DHA/DOH/MOHAP.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Critical Care Medicine or equivalent.
• Tier 1 qualification such as ABMS, RCPSC, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years post-specialisation in Critical Care/ICM.
• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA/DOH/MOHAP.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage critically ill patients with life-threatening conditions.
• Provide comprehensive intensive care and organ support.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and treatment plans.
• Lead clinical governance, audits, and quality initiatives.
• Deliver advanced airway management and mechanical ventilation when required.
• Develop individualized care plans based on clinical assessment.
• Support education and professional development within the department.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to evidence-based practice.

Skills

Advanced critical care

Ventilation expertise

Sepsis management

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Board certification in Critical Care Medicine

Tier 1 qualification (ABMS/RCPSC/UK CCT/CCST/EC)

Job description

Stafmed is currently recruiting a highly experienced Consultant Critical Care for an exciting full-time position with a leading hospital in the UAE.

About the Role

We are seeking a distinguished Consultant Critical Care with extensive experience in managing critically ill patients with complex and life-threatening conditions. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive critical care, including advanced patient assessment, management of organ dysfunction, and coordination of multidisciplinary treatment plans.

The successful candidate will join a progressive healthcare environment committed to clinical excellence, patient safety, evidence-based practice, and multidisciplinary collaboration in the delivery of high-quality critical care services.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients with complex and life-threatening conditions
• Provide comprehensive intensive care management for patients with acute and severe illnesses
• Manage patients requiring advanced respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and neurological support
• Monitor and manage patients with multi-organ dysfunction and critical illness
• Provide advanced airway management and mechanical ventilation when required
• Manage sepsis, septic shock, acute respiratory failure, and other critical conditions
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment and patient needs
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including emergency medicine, surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, nursing, and allied health professionals
• Provide specialist critical care consultations across appropriate hospital settings
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to the development and implementation of critical care protocols, pathways, and clinical standards
• Support medical education, training, and professional development within the department

Qualifications

• Board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, or equivalent recognised qualification
• Recognised Tier 1 qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or equivalent recognised qualification
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialisation experience in Critical Care / Intensive Care Medicine
• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP

Required Skills

• Extensive experience in the management of critically ill patients
• Strong expertise in advanced critical care and organ support
• Experience managing complex cases involving multi-organ dysfunction
• Strong knowledge of mechanical ventilation, sepsis management, and hemodynamic support
• Excellent clinical decision-making and leadership skills
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity clinical environment
• Commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and continuous quality improvement

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on qualifications, clinical expertise, and professional experience.