Consultant Emergency Medicine

Astra ProMed; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Licensing assistance

Job summary

Astra ProMed is seeking a highly qualified Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on emergency care, trauma management, critical resuscitation, and rapid treatment of acute conditions in a leading healthcare setting.

Ideal candidates will have extensive post-specialization experience, international qualifications, and a track record in ACLS and critical care. Competitive salary, licensing support, medical insurance, and career development opportunities are

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Emergency Medicine.
• Board certification or equivalent consultant-level qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting with emergency medical conditions.
• Manage life-threatening emergencies, trauma cases, cardiac emergencies, respiratory failure, and critically ill patients.
• Perform emergency procedures, including airway management, intubation, resuscitation, and vascular access, within authorized clinical privileges.
• Lead and coordinate advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and emergency resuscitation.
• Assess and prioritize patients according to clinical urgency and established triage protocols.
• Stabilize critically ill patients and coordinate admissions or transfers to intensive care and specialist departments.
• Interpret emergency diagnostic investigations, including ECG, laboratory tests, X-rays, CT scans, and bedside ultrasound.
• Collaborate with intensivists, surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and other specialists.
• Supervise and mentor emergency physicians, junior doctors, and clinical staff.
• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, emergency care protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing medical education activities.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Trauma management

Airway management

Critical resuscitation

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Postgraduate in Emergency Medicine

Board certification or equivalent

International qualifications desirable

Tools

ECG interpretation

Bedside ultrasound

Resuscitation protocols

Job description

We're Hiring | Consultant Emergency Medicine

Location: Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in emergency care, trauma management, critical resuscitation, and the treatment of acute medical conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for internationally trained consultants seeking career growth, a competitive salary, and a rewarding professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting with emergency medical conditions
• Manage life-threatening emergencies, trauma cases, cardiac emergencies, respiratory failure, and critically ill patients
• Perform emergency procedures, including airway management, intubation, resuscitation, and vascular access, within authorized clinical privileges
• Lead and coordinate advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and emergency resuscitation
• Assess and prioritize patients according to clinical urgency and established triage protocols
• Stabilize critically ill patients and coordinate admissions or transfers to intensive care and specialist departments
• Interpret emergency diagnostic investigations, including ECG, laboratory tests, X-rays, CT scans, and bedside ultrasound
• Collaborate with intensivists, surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and other specialists
• Supervise and mentor emergency physicians, junior doctors, and clinical staff
• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, emergency care protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing medical education activities

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Emergency Medicine
• 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 trauma care, emergency resuscitation, airway management, and critical patient stabilization
• Valid ACLS certification and relevant emergency care certifications preferredEligible for DOH Consultant Emergency Medicine classification/license in Abu Dhabi, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits
• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi
• Modern emergency departments with advanced medical technologies
• Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms
• Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates