Consultant Intensivist

Astra ProMed; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical insurance and annual leave

Job summary

Astra ProMed is seeking a Consultant Intensivist to join a leading Abu Dhabi healthcare facility. The role requires extensive experience in ICU care, advanced life support, mechanical ventilation, and critical patient stabilization.

You will manage septic patients, ARDS, and hemodynamically unstable cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Expect a competitive salary, licensing assistance, and excellent career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized degree.
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Medicine/ICM or equivalent with advanced critical care training.
• Board certification or equivalent consultant-level qualification.
• Internationally recognized qualifications (e.g., American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European) desired.
• 5–10 years of post-specialization experience preferred.
• ACLS certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Manage sepsis, septic shock, respiratory failure, ARDS, and multiorgan dysfunction.
• Provide advanced respiratory support including invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Perform procedures within privileges (intubation, line placements, etc.).
• Lead resuscitation and stabilization of critically ill patients.
• Interpret ABGs, ECGs, labs, CTs, and bedside ultrasound for plans.
• Develop individualized ICU treatment plans based on guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Airway management

Hemodynamic monitoring

Critical care management

ACLS certification

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Postgraduate Critical Care Medicine

Board certification

Job description

We're Hiring | Consultant Intensivist

Location: Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Intensivist to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in intensive care management, advanced life support, mechanical ventilation, and the treatment of critically ill patients. This is an excellent opportunity for internationally trained consultants seeking career growth, a competitive salary, and a rewarding professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Manage patients with sepsis, septic shock, respiratory failure, ARDS, and multiorgan dysfunction
• Provide advanced respiratory support, including invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
• Perform endotracheal intubation, central venous catheterization, arterial line placement, and other critical care procedures, within authorized clinical privileges
• Manage hemodynamically unstable patients requiring vasopressors, advanced monitoring, and organ support
• Lead emergency resuscitation and coordinate the stabilization of critically ill patients
• Interpret diagnostic investigations, including arterial blood gases, ECG, laboratory tests, CT scans, and bedside ultrasound
• Develop individualized critical care treatment plans based on clinical findings and evidence-based guidelines
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, surgeons, and other multidisciplinary specialists
• Supervise and mentor junior physicians, ICU nurses, and critical care team members
• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, ICU protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Medicine / Intensive Care Medicine, or an accepted primary specialty with advanced critical care training
• Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification
• American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized qualifications are highly desirable
• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant post-specialization experience preferred
• Strong expertise in mechanical ventilation, advanced airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical patient stabilization
• Valid ACLS certification or equivalent is preferred
• Eligible for the appropriate DOH Consultant classification/license in Abu Dhabi, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits
• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi
• Modern intensive care units and advanced critical care technologies
• Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms
• Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates