Consultant Infectious Disease

SearchPlus HR Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Credentialing guidance

Career development

Job summary

SearchPlus HR Consultancy is recruiting a Consultant Infectious Disease Specialist to join a leading healthcare organisation in the UAE. The role is full-time and requires expertise in infectious diseases with Western qualifications preferred.

The successful candidate will provide expert diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex infectious diseases, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and clinical governance.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with a recognised specialist qualification in Infectious Diseases / Internal Medicine with Infectious Diseases subspecialty training.
• Proven Consultant-level experience in Infectious Diseases.
• Experience in a tertiary-care setting.
• Tier 1 / Western qualification strongly preferred (e.g. UK CCT/CCST, American Board, Canadian Board, RCPSC, Irish, Australian/NZ).
• Eligible for Consultant-level UAE licensing.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for infectious diseases.
• Manage complex infectious conditions in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Evaluate FUO and recurrent infections; advise on antimicrobial therapy.
• Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and appropriate antibiotic-use programmes.
• Work with ICU, oncology, hematology, surgery, pulmonology, and other specialties.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals on infection prevention and treatment.
• Participate in governance, teaching, research and CPD.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Medical degree + specialist qualification in Infectious Diseases / Internal Medicine

Job description

Job Description:

Consultant Infectious Disease Specialist – UAE

Location: UAE – Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Al Ain
Position: Consultant Infectious Disease Specialist
Employment Type: Full-Time
Qualification: Tier 1 / Western Qualified Preferred
Language: Arabic Speaker Preferred

About the Opportunity

SearchPlus HR is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Consultant Infectious Disease Specialist to join one of the leading healthcare organisations in the UAE.

The successful candidate will provide expert diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of complex infectious diseases while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based patient care.

• Provide specialist consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow‑up for patients with infectious diseases.
• Manage complex bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, and other infectious conditions.
• Evaluate patients with fever of unknown origin and complex or recurrent infections.
• Provide specialist consultation for patients with complicated infections and medically complex conditions.
• Manage infections in immunocompromised patients, including patients receiving oncology, transplant, or immunosuppressive therapies where applicable.
• Provide guidance on antimicrobial selection, optimisation, and duration of therapy.
• Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and appropriate antibiotic‑use programmes.
• Work closely with microbiology and laboratory teams to interpret cultures, sensitivities, and other diagnostic investigations.
• Collaborate with ICU, oncology, hematology, surgery, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and other specialties.
• Provide specialist advice on infection prevention and control.
• Support the management of healthcare‑associated infections and outbreak investigations where required.
• Provide education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding infection prevention and treatment.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, teaching, research, and continuing professional development.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with applicable UAE healthcare standards.

• Medical degree with a recognised specialist qualification in Infectious Diseases / Internal Medicine with Infectious Diseases subspecialty training.
• Proven Consultant‑level experience in Infectious Diseases.
• Strong experience managing complex infectious disease cases in a tertiary‑care setting.
• Tier 1 / Western qualification strongly preferred, including:
• UK CCT / CCST
• American Board
• Canadian Board / RCPSC
• Irish specialist qualification
• Australian / New Zealand specialist qualification
• Other recognised international qualifications may be considered.
• Eligible for Consultant‑level UAE licensing, subject to assessment by the relevant health authority.
• Arabic‑speaking candidates are preferred.
• Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in a leading international or Western healthcare institution is advantageous.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Consultant‑level position with a leading healthcare organisation.

Modern facilities and advanced clinical infrastructure.

Multidisciplinary and internationally experienced medical team.

Excellent professional development and career‑growth opportunities.

Relocation support, subject to employer policy.

Guidance throughout the UAE credentialing and licensing process.

Requirements: