Consultant Critical Care Physician - UAE | Advanced ICU & Growth Opportunity

PulseHire HR Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive tax-free salary

Performance-based incentives where app

Housing allowance or premium accomod

Comprehensive medical insurance

Annual return flight tickets

Professional indemnity / malpractice

Continuing medical education support

Visa and onboarding assistance

Job summary

PulseHire HR Middle East is seeking a Consultant Critical Care Physician to join a leading UAE healthcare provider's high-acuity ICU, with opportunities for advanced organ support, multidisciplinary teamwork and professional development.

The role requires internationally recognized qualifications and a valid UAE license, offering a tax-free salary package and relocation support. You will work within a modern, quality-driven environment serving a diverse international patient population.

Qualifications

• Internationally trained Consultant Critical Care Physician with recognized qualifications.
• Qualifications must include board certification or fellowship in critical care or equivalent.
• UAE licensing or registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of critically ill medical, surgical, trauma and postoperative patients in ICU
• Provide advanced organ support including ventilation, haemodynamic management, renal support coordination and sepsis care
• Perform critical care procedures such as airway management, central venous access and invasive monitoring according to privileges
• Coordinate multidisciplinary rounds with consultants, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacy and allied health teams
• Guide family communication, goals-of-care discussions and ethical decision-making
• Support ICU protocols, infection prevention, audit, simulation training and quality improvement

Education

American Board certification in Critical Care Medicine

UK CCT / FFICM / MRCP or FRCA pathway

European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine

Royal College Certification (Canada)

Australian CICM Fellowship

Arab Board

DM / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognized specialist qualification

Valid UAE medical license or registration

Job description

JOB TITLE: Consultant Critical Care Physician - UAE

LOCATION: UAE

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time

SECTOR: Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group

About The Role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in UAE is expanding its high-acuity ICU, organ support and multidisciplinary critical care services and is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Critical Care Physician to join its growing clinical team. The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the ability to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced clinical expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, nurses, allied health professionals and modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead management of critically ill medical, surgical, trauma and postoperative patients in ICU
• Provide advanced organ support including ventilation, haemodynamic management, renal support coordination and sepsis care
• Perform critical care procedures such as airway management, central venous access and invasive monitoring according to privileges
• Coordinate multidisciplinary rounds with consultants, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacy and allied health teams
• Guide family communication, goals-of-care discussions and ethical decision-making
• Support ICU protocols, infection prevention, audit, simulation training and quality improvement

Requirements

Applications are welcome from internationally trained Consultant Critical Care Physician candidates holding recognized qualifications such as:

• American Board certification in Critical Care Medicine
• UK CCT / FFICM / MRCP or FRCA pathway
• European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine
• Royal College Certification (Canada)
• Australian CICM Fellowship
• Arab Board
• DM / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognized specialist qualification
• Valid UAE medical license or registration is required

Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, India, Middle East, Africa and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.

Benefits

• Highly competitive tax-free salary package
• Performance-based incentives where applicable
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education support
• Visa and onboarding assistance

Final compensation is aligned with board certification, years of experience, subspecialty expertise, procedural scope and licensing eligibility.

LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT

• Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
• DataFlow and credential verification support
• Visa and regulatory processing assistance
• Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable
• Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety
• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations
• Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting