Consultant Infectious Diseases

Stafmed; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 670,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free package

Job summary

Stafmed is recruiting a Consultant Infectious Diseases for a full-time position at a leading hospital in the UAE. The role covers diagnosis, management, and prevention of complex infectious diseases with a focus on antimicrobial stewardship and high-quality patient care.

You will work in a progressive healthcare environment emphasizing clinical excellence, patient safety, and infection prevention. Requires board certification and eligibility for DHA/DOH/MOHAP licensing; excellent communication

Qualifications

• Board certification in Infectious Diseases or Internal Medicine with subspecialty training in Infectious Diseases.
• Recognised Tier 1 qualification (ABMS, Canadian RC, UK CCT/CCST) or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years post-specialisation experience in Infectious Diseases.
• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of infectious diseases.
• Diagnose and manage bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.
• Manage infections in immunocompromised and critically ill patients.
• Develop and implement antimicrobial treatment plans.
• Consult inpatient and outpatient infectious disease cases.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship and appropriate antibiotic use.
• Collaborate with microbiologists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Guide infection prevention and control measures.
• Participate in governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support medical education and departmental development.

Skills

Infectious diseases expertise

Antimicrobial stewardship

Critical care management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical judgement

Patient communication

Education

Board certification in Infectious Diseases

Internal Medicine with Infectious Diseases subspecialty

Job description

Stafmed is currently recruiting a highly experienced Consultant Infectious Diseases for an exciting full-time position with a leading hospital in the UAE.

About the Role

We are seeking a distinguished Consultant Infectious Diseases with extensive expertise in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of complex infectious diseases. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive infectious disease care, utilizing evidence-based treatment strategies, antimicrobial stewardship principles, and clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

The successful candidate will join a progressive healthcare environment committed to clinical excellence, patient safety, infection prevention, and improving outcomes for patients with complex infectious conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with infectious diseases
• Diagnose and manage complex and serious infections, including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections
• Manage complex infections in immunocompromised and critically ill patients
• Develop and implement evidence-based antimicrobial treatment plans
• Provide consultation for inpatient and outpatient infectious disease cases
• Support antimicrobial stewardship and appropriate antibiotic use
• Collaborate with microbiologists, intensivists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Provide guidance on infection prevention and control measures
• Participate in clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support medical education, training, and departmental development

Qualifications

• Board certification in Infectious Diseases or Internal Medicine with subspecialty training in Infectious Diseases
• Recognised Tier 1 qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialisation experience in Infectious Diseases
• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP

Required Skills

• Extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of complex infectious diseases
• Expertise in antimicrobial therapy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Experience managing infections in critically ill and immunocompromised patients
• Strong clinical judgement and diagnostic decision-making skills
• Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Excellent communication skills with patients and healthcare professionals
• Commitment to patient safety, infection prevention, clinical excellence, and continuous quality improvement
• Ability to work effectively within a high-performing healthcare environment

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on qualifications, clinical expertise, and professional experience.