Consultant Infectious Diseases - Infection Control

Allocation Assist; Sharjah; Sur place; AED 480 000 - 720 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing and relocation support

Access to modern hospital facilities

Résumé du poste

Allocation Assist Middle East is recruiting an experienced Consultant Infectious Diseases specialist for a leading healthcare facility in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The role involves diagnosing and managing infections in inpatient and outpatient settings, and contributing to antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention.

The ideal candidate holds board certification in Infectious Diseases, meets MOHAP licensing requirements, and brings at least five years of consultant-level experience.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• Board certification in Infectious Diseases mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of consultant-level experience in Infectious Diseases.
• Eligible for UAE MOHAP medical licensing in Sharjah.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose and manage infections in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Lead antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention initiatives.
• Collaborate with ICU, internal medicine, microbiology and public health teams.
• Provide expert care for immunocompromised patients and complex infectious conditions.
• Participate in outbreak surveillance and infection control programs.

Connaissances

Infectious Diseases

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Infection Control

Sepsis Management

Clinical Leadership

Formation

MBBS/MD

Board Certification in Infectious Diseases

Description du poste

Consultant Infectious Diseases - Infection Control Job Snapshot - Role: Consultant Infectious Diseases - Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Medical Practice - Function: Physician - Experience: Minimum 5 years as a Consultant Infectious Diseases specialist - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Allocation Assist Middle East is recruiting an experienced Consultant Infectious Diseases specialist for a leading healthcare facility in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The position involves providing expert diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings. The successful candidate will manage complex infectious conditions, including sepsis, HIV, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, hospital‑acquired infections and emerging infectious diseases. The Consultant will also provide specialist care for immunocompromised patients, contribute to antimicrobial stewardship programs, and support hospital‑wide infection prevention and control activities. Working closely with intensive care, internal medicine, microbiology and public health teams, the physician will help maintain high standards of clinical care, patient safety and infection control.

Applicants must hold board certification in Infectious Diseases, have at least five years of consultant‑level experience, and meet the medical licensing eligibility requirements applicable to Sharjah through the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP).

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Sharjah
• Industry: Medical Practice
• Function: Physician
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On‑site

Clinical Responsibilities Infectious Disease Diagnosis and Management

• Diagnose and manage infectious diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conduct specialist assessments of patients presenting with complex infectious conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and relevant investigations.
• Provide consultant‑level management of sepsis, HIV, tuberculosis and viral hepatitis.
• Evaluate and manage infections affecting immunocompromised patients.
• Assess emerging infectious diseases and recommend appropriate clinical management.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and adjust management plans when required.
• Apply evidence‑based clinical practices to support effective infectious disease treatment.

Complex Infectious Disease Consultations

• Provide specialist consultations for patients with complicated infectious conditions.
• Assess cases requiring advanced diagnostic evaluation or treatment recommendations.
• Support the management of healthcare‑associated and hospital‑acquired infections.
• Collaborate with treating physicians to develop appropriate patient management strategies.
• Review relevant clinical and microbiological findings.
• Recommend suitable infection management and prevention measures.
• Communicate specialist recommendations to multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Antimicrobial Stewardship

• Develop and implement antimicrobial stewardship programs.
• Support appropriate antimicrobial use through evidence‑based clinical guidance.
• Collaborate with relevant medical and microbiology teams on antimicrobial treatment practices.
• Contribute to hospital policies addressing antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship.
• Review opportunities to improve antimicrobial treatment practices.
• Support education and awareness regarding responsible antimicrobial use.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at improving the effectiveness and safety of antimicrobial therapy.

Hospital Infection Prevention and Control

• Contribute to the development and implementation of hospital infection control policies.
• Provide specialist guidance on the prevention of healthcare‑associated infections.
• Oversee isolation protocols and relevant infection prevention measures.
• Monitor compliance with applicable infection control procedures.
• Collaborate with hospital teams to identify and address infection prevention concerns.
• Support consistent application of approved infection control practices.
• Promote patient and healthcare worker safety through effective infection prevention measures.

Outbreak Investigation and Surveillance

• Participate in investigations of suspected or confirmed infectious disease outbreaks.
• Support infectious disease surveillance activities.
• Collaborate with microbiology, public health and relevant hospital teams during outbreak investigations.
• Review available clinical and surveillance information to support appropriate responses.
• Contribute to infection prevention initiatives addressing emerging infectious threats.
• Provide specialist recommendations regarding outbreak management and control.
• Support coordinated communication and implementation of relevant infection control measures.

Multidisciplinary Clinical Collaboration

• Work closely with intensive care physicians and internal medicine specialists.
• Collaborate with microbiology professionals on diagnostic findings and infection management.
• Coordinate with public health teams when relevant to infectious disease prevention and control.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions involving complex infectious disease cases.
• Communicate clinical recommendations to treating physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Support coordinated care for patients requiring input from multiple medical specialties.
• Promote effective teamwork and continuity of patient care.

Medical Staff Education and Training

• Educate medical staff on infection prevention and control practices.
• Provide clinical guidance regarding infectious disease management.
• Contribute to professional training activities related to antimicrobial stewardship.
• Share current knowledge of emerging infectious diseases and relevant clinical guidelines.
• Support multidisciplinary understanding of hospital infection control procedures.
• Participate in continuing professional learning and clinical education activities.

Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement

• Participate in clinical audits relevant to infectious disease services.
• Contribute to hospital quality improvement initiatives.
• Support clinical governance activities and the review of relevant care practices.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen infection prevention and patient safety.
• Promote adherence to approved clinical standards and hospital policies.
• Contribute to improvements in infectious disease management and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Maintain awareness of current infectious disease research and evidence‑based guidelines.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Medical Education - Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Specialist Certification - Board certification in Infectious Diseases is mandatory.
• Professional Experience - Minimum 5 years of experience as a Consultant Infectious Diseases specialist.
• Professional Experience - Strong clinical expertise in managing complex infectious and communicable diseases.
• Professional Experience - Experience in infection prevention and control.
• Professional Experience - Practical experience with antimicrobial stewardship programs.
• Professional Experience - Experience working in a multicultural healthcare environment.
• Medical Licensing - Eligibility for UAE medical licensing through the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), as applicable to the position in Sharjah.
• Clinical Expertise Infectious Disease Medicine - Advanced knowledge of infectious and communicable diseases.
• Clinical Expertise Infectious Disease Medicine - Expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex infectious conditions.
• Clinical Expertise Infectious Disease Medicine - Experience managing sepsis, HIV, tuberculosis and viral hepatitis.
• Clinical Expertise Infectious Disease Medicine - Ability to assess infectious diseases affecting immunocompromised patients.
• Clinical Expertise Infectious Disease Medicine - Understanding of emerging infectious diseases and relevant clinical management approaches.
• Healthcare‑Associated Infections - Knowledge of hospital‑acquired and healthcare‑associated infections.
• Healthcare‑Associated Infections - Experience providing specialist infection management consultations.
• Healthcare‑Associated Infections - Understanding of hospital infection prevention and control procedures.
• Healthcare‑Associated Infections - Ability to contribute to isolation protocols and infection control compliance.
• Healthcare‑Associated Infections - Familiarity with infectious disease surveillance and outbreak response.
• Antimicrobial Stewardship - Experience developing or implementing antimicrobial stewardship programs.
• Antimicrobial Stewardship - Knowledge of evidence‑based antimicrobial treatment practices.
• Antimicrobial Stewardship - Ability to collaborate with medical and microbiology teams.
• Antimicrobial Stewardship - Understanding of antimicrobial stewardship policies and clinical improvement initiatives.
• Clinical Leadership and Decision‑Making - Excellent clinical judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Clinical Leadership and Decision‑Making - Strong leadership and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.
• Clinical Leadership and Decision‑Making - Ability to manage complex clinical situations.
• Clinical Leadership and Decision‑Making - Effective communication with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Clinical Leadership and Decision‑Making - Commitment to patient safety and evidence‑based clinical care.
• Professional Competencies - Strong diagnostic and analytical skills.
• Professional Competencies - Excellent clinical communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Professional Competencies - Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Professional Competencies - Ability to work in a multicultural healthcare environment.
• Professional Competencies - Commitment to infection prevention and patient safety.
• Professional Competencies - Professional approach to clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Professional Competencies - Interest in emerging infectious disease research and clinical developments.
• Professional Competencies - Ability to contribute to medical staff education and training.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary package.
• Housing and relocation support, depending on the employer.
• Access to modern hospital facilities and advanced diagnostic resources.
• Multidisciplinary and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Supportive leadership.
• Structured career growth opportunities.

Working Environment The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary healthcare environment in Sharjah, working alongside intensive care, internal medicine, microbiology and public health professionals.

The role combines direct clinical management of infectious diseases with hospital infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, outbreak surveillance and quality improvement responsibilities. The Consultant will contribute to the management of complex infectious cases while supporting clinical teams in maintaining effective infection control practices.

This Consultant Infectious Diseases opportunity is suited to a board‑certified specialist with substantial consultant‑level experience and a strong commitment to infectious disease prevention, clinical excellence and patient safety. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to specialist infectious disease services and hospital‑wide infection control initiatives in Sharjah.