Consultant Intensivist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical insurance and annual leave

Licensing assistance or DHA licensing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Astra ProMed in Dubai seeks a Consultant Intensivist to lead critical care services in a modern ICU. The role requires extensive experience in sepsis management, mechanical ventilation, and hemodynamic monitoring, with DHA licensing eligibility.

You will collaborate with anesthesiologists, pulmonologists and surgeons, drive high-quality patient care, and ensure compliance with DHA regulations and patient safety standards. Attractive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• 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/UK/Canadian/Australian/European or other international qualifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experience preferred.
• ACLS certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Eligible for DHA Consultant Intensive Care license in Dubai per UAE PQR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Provide treatment for sepsis, septic shock, respiratory failure, ARDS, and multiorgan dysfunction.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support.
• Perform endotracheal intubation, central venous catheterization, arterial line placement, and other critical care procedures.
• Lead emergency resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharge planning within ICU services.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, surgeons, and ICU teams.
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, infection control, and patient safety standards.

Skills

Critical Care Medicine

Mechanical Ventilation

Hemodynamic Monitoring

ARDS/Sepsis management

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Postgraduate in Critical Care Medicine/ICM

Board certification (consultant level)

Job description

We're Hiring | Consultant Intensivist

Location: Dubai

Employment Type: Full-Time

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

The ideal candidate should possess extensive expertise in critical care medicine, advanced life support, mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and the management of critically ill patients. The role requires strong clinical judgment, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality intensive care services.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Provide comprehensive treatment for sepsis, septic shock, respiratory failure, ARDS, and multiorgan dysfunction
• Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support
• 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, advanced cardiac life support, and critical patient stabilization
• Interpret arterial blood gases, ECG, laboratory investigations, diagnostic imaging, and bedside ultrasound
• Develop individualized ICU treatment plans and monitor patient progress
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharge planning within intensive care services
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary ICU teams
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, ICU protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards

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 DHA Consultant Intensive Care / Critical Care Medicine classification/license in Dubai, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits
• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Dubai
• 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