Consultant Infectious Disease

SearchPlus HR; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Credentialing guidance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

SearchPlus HR is seeking an experienced Consultant Infectious Disease Specialist to join one of the leading healthcare organisations in the UAE. The role focuses on expert diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of complex infectious diseases within multidisciplinary teams in a premium clinical setting.

The successful candidate will contribute to antimicrobial stewardship, education, governance, and ongoing professional development while maintaining excellent patient care standards in the

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.
• Tier 1 / Western qualification strongly preferred (UK CCT / CCST etc).

Responsibilities

• 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 infections.
• Collaborate with ICU, oncology, hematology, surgery, pulmonology, etc. for multidisciplinary care.
• Provide education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding infection prevention and treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Infectious disease expertise

Education

Medical degree with Infectious Diseases/Internal Medicine

Tier 1 / Western qualification preferred

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Qualifications & Eligibility

• 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.