Consultant ICU Physician - Critical Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid leave

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant ICU Physician - Critical Care in Dubai to lead care for critically ill adults, manage ventilation, hemodynamics, and complex life-support strategies within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years post-board experience, board certification in critical care, ACLS, and a track record in high-acuity units; UAE licensing eligibility is required. You will supervise junior staff and contribute to ICU governance and education.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification or Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine or equivalent specialty.
• Minimum 5-7 years of post-board consultant experience in ICU/Critical Care.
• Eligibility for Consultant medical licensing in Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage critically ill adult patients admitted with medical, surgical, trauma, and postoperative complications.
• Lead diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning for patients requiring intensive monitoring or advanced life-support interventions.
• Direct invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, including ventilator adjustment and weaning.
• Perform and supervise endotracheal intubation, central venous catheter insertion, arterial line placement, bronchoscopy.

Skills

ICU medicine

Adult critical care

Mechanical ventilation

Ventilator weaning

Sepsis management

Hemodynamic monitoring

Critical care ultrasound

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Board certification in Critical Care

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Consultant ICU Physician - Critical Care
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Hospital and Health Care
• Function: Physician
• Experience: Minimum 5-7 years post-board consultant experience
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: 65000-85000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician

Allocation Assist Middle East is hiring a consultant with strong expertise in mechanical ventilation, invasive procedures, emergency stabilization, hemodynamic monitoring, multidisciplinary ICU management, and evidence-based critical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage critically ill adult patients admitted with medical, surgical, trauma, and postoperative complications.
• Lead diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning for patients requiring intensive monitoring or advanced life-support interventions.
• Manage severe sepsis, septic shock, respiratory failure, cardiovascular instability, organ dysfunction, and other high-risk clinical presentations.
• Direct invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, including ventilator adjustment, respiratory monitoring, and weaning strategies.
• Perform and supervise endotracheal intubation, central venous catheter insertion, arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, and other critical care procedures.
• Conduct structured multidisciplinary ICU rounds and establish clear daily priorities for investigation, treatment, organ support, and recovery.
• Evaluate laboratory findings, imaging, blood gases, physiological trends, and hemodynamic data when making critical treatment decisions.
• Work with emergency medicine, anesthesiology, surgery, pulmonology, cardiology, and other specialties to coordinate complex patient management.
• Participate in rapid response calls, code blue events, resuscitation, and hospital emergency preparedness activities.
• Apply ICU infection control protocols and support measures designed to reduce ventilator-associated, catheter-related, and other hospital-acquired complications.
• Supervise junior physicians, residents, and ICU clinical staff while providing guidance during difficult or rapidly evolving cases.
• Communicate treatment priorities, prognosis, and major clinical developments clearly with patients ' families and relevant healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records covering assessments, procedures, organ support, treatment decisions, progress, and clinical handovers.
• Participate in ICU audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, quality improvement projects, research activities, and continuing medical education.
• Support evidence-based improvements in critical care protocols, patient safety practices, and multidisciplinary ICU workflows.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification or Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Anesthesia Critical Care, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, or an equivalent recognized specialty.
• Minimum 5-7 years of post-board consultant experience in ICU or Critical Care Medicine.
• Previous work in a tertiary hospital or high-acuity multidisciplinary intensive care environment is strongly preferred.
• Eligibility for appropriate Consultant medical licensing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical ventilation, sepsis treatment, invasive monitoring, and emergency critical care procedures.
• Strong clinical experience managing complex medical and surgical ICU patients.
• ACLS certification and additional critical care qualifications are advantageous.
• Exposure to ECMO services, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and critical care ultrasound would add value.
• Academic teaching, clinical research, audit, or publication experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions during rapidly changing and high-pressure clinical situations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to coordinate multicultural multidisciplinary teams.

Skills Set

• Intensive care medicine
• Adult critical care
• Mechanical ventilation
• Ventilator management
• Ventilator weaning
• Non-invasive ventilation
• Endotracheal intubation
• Airway management
• Central venous catheterization
• Arterial line placement
• Bronchoscopy
• Sepsis management
• Septic shock management
• Trauma critical care
• Surgical intensive care
• Medical intensive care
• Organ failure management
• Advanced life support
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Critical care ultrasound
• ECMO exposure
• Blood gas interpretation
• Respiratory failure management
• Emergency stabilization
• Code blue management
• Rapid response systems
• Infection control
• Patient safety
• Multidisciplinary ICU rounds
• Clinical governance
• Critical care documentation
• Resident supervision
• ICU quality improvement

Why Join Us

Depending on the hiring organization, the employment package may include competitive tax-free remuneration, family benefits, medical insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid leave, continuing medical education support, and opportunities for further professional advancement.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East works with healthcare organizations across the region to recruit experienced consultant and specialist physicians. Its medical recruitment services connect qualified doctors with hospitals requiring advanced clinical expertise in intensive care, surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, and other high-demand specialties.