Consultant Critical Care Medicine - Transplant ICU

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine with transplant ICU expertise for a Dubai, United Arab Emirates opportunity. Lead intensive care management for liver and kidney transplant patients, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring evidence-based practices in line with DHA regulations.

The role requires 5+ years post-fellowship transplant ICU experience, strong clinical leadership, and ability to deliver advanced life-support interventions in

Qualifications

• Medical degree MBBS or equivalent.
• Residency training in Critical Care Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Fellowship/subspecialty in Transplant Intensive Care or Critical Care Medicine.
• Board certification (UK CCT / US Board / FRCP) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years post-fellowship transplant ICU experience.
• Valid DHA license or eligibility for DHA Consultant.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICU team for liver/kidney transplant patients.
• Provide perioperative critical care support (pre/intra/postoperative).
• Coordinate care with transplant surgeons, nephrologists, hepatologists, anesthetists, and teams.
• Perform invasive monitoring, mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy, and hemodynamic support.
• Assess and manage complex conditions; adjust care as needed.
• Ensure DHA regulatory compliance and evidence-based practices.
• Participate in research and quality improvement.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff.
• Provide on‑call critical care consultations across units.
• Promote multidisciplinary communication and decision‑making.
• Uphold ethical, patient‑centered care and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Decision making

English language

Arabic language (advantage)

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Residency in Critical Care Medicine

Fellowship in Transplant Intensive Care

Board certification (UK CCT / American Board / FRCP)

DHA license eligibility

Tools

EMR systems

Advanced life-support technologies

Job description

Consultant Critical Care Medicine - Transplant ICU Job Snapshot - Role: Consultant in Critical Care Medicine - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Hospital and Health Care - Function: Physician - Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-fellowship experience in transplant-related ICU care - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a highly qualified Consultant in Critical Care Medicine with specialist expertise in liver and/or kidney transplantation for a healthcare opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will lead intensive care management for critically ill transplant patients, providing advanced clinical support throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages of treatment. The position requires extensive experience in transplant-related critical care, strong clinical leadership, and the ability to coordinate complex patient management with multidisciplinary medical teams. This consultant-level role involves advanced life-support interventions, transplant ICU management, emergency consultations, and the implementation of evidence-based critical care practices in accordance with international clinical standards and Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Hospital and Health Care
• Function: Physician
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the intensive care team in assessing, treating, and managing critically ill patients undergoing liver and/or kidney transplantation.
• Provide specialist critical care support during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative transplant management.
• Coordinate patient care with transplant surgeons, nephrologists, hepatologists, anesthetists, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Perform and supervise advanced critical care procedures, including invasive monitoring, mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy, and hemodynamic support.
• Evaluate complex clinical conditions and make timely treatment decisions to support patient stabilization and recovery.
• Monitor critically ill transplant patients and adjust intensive care management according to clinical findings and treatment responses.
• Ensure critical care practices comply with international clinical guidelines, patient safety requirements, and applicable DHA regulations.
• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives related to transplant medicine and intensive care.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and training to junior medical professionals.
• Deliver on‑call critical care support and specialist consultations across relevant clinical areas, including emergency departments and transplant units.
• Promote effective multidisciplinary communication and coordinated clinical decision‑making.
• Maintain high standards of ethical medical practice, patient-centered care, and continuous clinical improvement.

Qualifications and Professional Requirements

• Medical degree in MBBS or an equivalent recognized medical qualification.
• Completed residency training in Critical Care Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Fellowship or subspecialty training in Transplant Intensive Care or Critical Care Medicine.
• Recognized board certification, such as UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), American Board certification, Canadian Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of post-fellowship clinical experience in transplant-related intensive care.
• Valid medical license or eligibility for DHA Consultant classification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage critically ill patients requiring complex transplant-related intensive care.
• Strong clinical leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Transplant Critical Care Expertise

The position requires advanced clinical knowledge of intensive care management for patients undergoing liver and kidney transplantation.

Essential areas of expertise include:

• Critical care assessment and management of liver and/or kidney transplant patients.
• Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative intensive care support.
• Advanced mechanical ventilation and respiratory management.
• Invasive monitoring and hemodynamic assessment.
• Renal replacement therapy and management of complex critical care requirements.
• Clinical stabilization and ongoing monitoring of high-acuity transplant patients.
• Multidisciplinary coordination with transplant surgery, hepatology, nephrology, and anesthesia teams.
• Application of internationally recognized intensive care standards and patient safety protocols.

Clinical Leadership and Collaboration

The Consultant in Critical Care Medicine will provide specialist clinical direction within the intensive care environment, supporting effective management of transplant patients with complex medical needs. The role involves close collaboration with transplant specialists and critical care professionals to coordinate treatment decisions, evaluate patient progress, and maintain continuity of care. The successful candidate will also contribute to the professional development of junior medical staff through clinical supervision, knowledge sharing, and participation in training activities.

Preferred Professional Attributes

Candidates with the following experience and professional qualities will be particularly well suited to this position:

• Proven experience managing critically ill liver and kidney transplant patients.
• Familiarity with advanced intensive care technologies and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Strong commitment to ethical clinical practice, patient safety, and patient-centered treatment.
• Interest in academic teaching, medical education, or transplant-related clinical research.
• Ability to remain effective under pressure while managing complex critical care decisions.
• Commitment to continuous professional learning and evidence-based medical practice.

About the Opportunity

This specialist consultant position offers an opportunity to contribute to transplant-related intensive care services in Dubai, combining advanced critical care medicine with multidisciplinary transplant patient management. The role is suited to an experienced, board-certified Critical Care Consultant with dedicated transplant ICU training and substantial post-fellowship clinical experience. The successful candidate will support clinical excellence through direct patient care, specialist consultations, medical team leadership, quality improvement, and participation in research and professional education.