Consultant Emergency Medicine (HOD Experience) - Dubai

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist seeks an experienced Consultant in Emergency Medicine in Dubai to lead and elevate the department's clinical and operational performance.

The role requires a proven track record in senior leadership, strategic direction, and mentorship of junior doctors, with DHA licensing eligibility and a commitment to world-class patient care. You will collaborate with hospital leadership, establish evidence-based protocols, and drive audits and CME activities to advance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with specialization in Emergency Medicine.
• Board certification or equivalent in Emergency Medicine.
• 10–15 years post-specialization experience including HOD or senior leadership.
• Eligibility for licensing with Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Expertise in trauma, resuscitation and critical emergency procedures.
• Fluency in English; Arabic or other languages an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Emergency Medicine Department with high clinical and operational standards.
• Provide expert diagnosis and management of acute emergencies across ages.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling and performance of medical and nursing teams.
• Mentor and train junior doctors, residents and allied health staff.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to optimize care pathways.
• Lead audits, CME activities and quality improvement initiatives.
• Represent department in hospital committees and external forums.

Skills

Emergency Leadership

Clinical leadership

Trauma & Resuscitation

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Medical degree in Emergency Medicine

Board certification in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Consultant in Emergency Medicine with proven Head of Department (HOD) leadership experience to join a leading healthcare institution in Dubai. The role combines advanced clinical expertise in emergency medicine with strategic leadership, departmental management, and a commitment to delivering world‑class patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Emergency Medicine Department, ensuring high standards of clinical care and operational efficiency.
• Provide expert diagnosis and management of acute medical and surgical emergencies across all age groups.
• Supervise and perform advanced emergency procedures including airway management, trauma resuscitation, cardiac emergencies, and critical care stabilization.
• Develop and implement departmental policies, protocols, and evidence‑based practices.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and performance management of medical and nursing teams.
• Mentor, train, and support junior doctors, residents, and allied health professionals.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and multidisciplinary teams to optimize emergency care pathways.
• Lead departmental audits, CME activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Represent the department in hospital committees and external professional forums.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Medical degree with specialization in Emergency Medicine.
• Board certification or equivalent in Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum 10–15 years post‑specialization experience, including proven HOD or senior leadership role.
• Eligibility for licensing with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in trauma, resuscitation, and critical emergency procedures.
• Fluency in English; Arabic or other languages an advantage.