Consultant Emergency Medicine - Adult or Pediatrics

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks Consultant Emergency Medicine specialists (Adult and/or Pediatric) for a government hospital.

You will deliver high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced setting, lead clinical teams, supervise residents, ensure documentation, and participate in governance, teaching, and quality initiatives while complying with local regulations. The role requires 3–5 years post-board experience and eligibility for UAE consultant licensing.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree from an accredited institution.
• Western Board Certification in Emergency Medicine.
• Adult Emergency Medicine and/or Pediatric Emergency Medicine experience.
• Eligible for UAE Consultant licence (DOH/DHA/MOH).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ post-board experience at Consultant level.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert emergency medical care to adult and/or pediatric patients with acute, life-threatening conditions.
• Perform rapid assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and management of emergencies.
• Lead and supervise ED clinical teams, including residents and nursing staff.
• Perform and oversee emergency procedures in line with scope of practice.
• Collaborate with specialty consultants, ICU teams, and allied health professionals.
• Ensure accurate, timely medical documentation in compliance with standards.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
• Support teaching, mentoring, and training of junior medical staff.
• Adhere to UAE healthcare regulations and hospital policies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

English communication

Decision making

Team supervision

Education

Medical Degree

Western Board Certification in Emergency Medicine

Eligible for UAE Consultant licence

Job description

Consultant Emergency Medicine - Adult or Pediatrics

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 01/19/2026

A leading government hospital in the UAE is seeking highly qualified Consultant Emergency Medicine physicians (Adult and/or Pediatric).

The role involves delivering high-quality emergency medical care in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, aligned with international best practices and local regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert emergency medical care to adult and/or pediatric patients presenting with acute and life-threatening conditions

Perform rapid assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and management of emergency cases

Lead and supervise emergency department clinical teams, including residents and nursing staff

Perform and oversee emergency procedures in line with scope of practice

Collaborate closely with specialty consultants, ICU teams, and allied health professionals

Ensure accurate and timely medical documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards

Participate in clinical governance, audits, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives

Support teaching, mentoring, and training of junior medical staff

Adhere to UAE healthcare regulations and hospital policies

Requirements

Requirements

Medical Degree from an accredited institution

Western Board Cerification in Emergency Medicine

Adult Emergency Medicine and/or

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Eligible for UAE Consultant licence (DOH / DHA / MOH, depending on emirate)

Minimum 3–5 years’ post-board experience at Consultant level

Strong clinical decision-making and leadership skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, high-volume emergency setting

Preferred Qualifications

Fellowship training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (for pediatric role)

Previous experience working in tertiary or teaching hospitals

International healthcare experience (US / Canada / UK / Ireland / Australia preferred)