Consultant Critical Care & Pulmonologist

Astra ProMed; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dubai facility

Modern ICUs

Medical insurance

Career development

Licensing help

Job summary

Astra ProMed in Dubai is seeking a Consultant in Critical Care and Pulmonology to lead care in our advanced ICU and pulmonary services. The role demands extensive critical care and respiratory expertise and a track record in complex airway management, ventilatory support, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Ideal candidates hold MBBS/MD with subspecialty training in Pulmonology and CC, board certification, and DHA eligibility.

Qualifications

• Medical degree MBBS/MD or equivalent.
• Postgraduate training in Pulmonology and Critical Care.
• Board-certified or equivalent consultant-grade.
• Recognized international qualifications desirable (ABMS/UK CCT etc).
• 5–10 years post-specialization experience.
• ACLS certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage critically ill patients in ICU and pulmonary care.
• Treat sepsis, ARDS, respiratory failure and multiorgan dysfunction.
• Manage asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and other pulmonary disorders.
• Oversee invasive/non-invasive ventilation and respiratory support.
• Perform bronchoscopy and airway management within privileges.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests, spirometry, ABGs, and tests.
• Monitor hemodynamics and provide organ support as needed.
• Lead emergency resuscitation and advanced life support.
• Interpret chest X-rays, CT scans, ECGs, ultrasound.
• Collaborate with surgeons and ICU teams to deliver care.
• Ensure DHA regulations and infection control standards.

Skills

Intensive care management

Pulmonary medicine

Mechanical ventilation

Critical care

Bronchoscopy

Education

MBBS/MD

Postgraduate in Internal Medicine with Pulmonology & CC

Board certification

International qualifications desirable

Tools

PFTs

Bedside ultrasound

ECG

Bronchoscopy equipment

Job description

We're Hiring | Consultant Critical Care & Pulmonologist

Location: Dubai

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Critical Care & Pulmonologist to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai, UAE.

The ideal candidate should possess extensive expertise in intensive care management, pulmonary medicine, mechanical ventilation, and complex respiratory disorders. The role requires strong clinical judgment, advanced critical care skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage critically ill patients and complex respiratory conditions in ICU and pulmonary care settings
• Provide comprehensive treatment for sepsis, septic shock, ARDS, respiratory failure, and multiorgan dysfunction
• Diagnose and treat asthma, COPD, pneumonia, interstitial lung diseases, and other pulmonary disorders
• Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support
• Perform bronchoscopy, endotracheal intubation, central venous catheterization, and other critical care procedures within authorized clinical privileges
• Conduct and interpret pulmonary function tests (PFTs), spirometry, arterial blood gases, and respiratory investigations
• Manage hemodynamically unstable patients requiring advanced monitoring, vasopressors, and organ support
• Lead emergency resuscitation, advanced life support, and critical patient stabilization
• Interpret diagnostic investigations, including chest X-rays, CT scans, ECG, and bedside ultrasound
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary ICU teams
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, ICU protocols, pulmonary care guidelines, infection control, and patient safety standards

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Internal Medicine, followed by appropriate specialization or fellowship training in Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, or another recognized training pathway
• Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification
• American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized qualifications are highly desirable
• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant post-specialization experience preferred
• Strong expertise in critical care management, pulmonary diagnostics, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopy, and respiratory disease management
• Valid ACLS certification or equivalent is preferred
• Eligible for the appropriate DHA Consultant classification/license and relevant Pulmonology and Critical Care clinical privileges in Dubai, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits
• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Dubai
• Modern intensive care units and advanced pulmonary diagnostic technologies
• Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms
• Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates

Hospital names and employer details will remain confidential during the initial stage of the recruitment process. We will inform you if a hospital expresses interest in your CV and confirms its willingness to consider your profile for the opportunity.