Consultant Physician - Critical Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 2,459,052 - 3,483,657; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary package

Family medical insurance coverage

Relocation assistance

Annual leave and vacation benefits

CME and professional development opportunities

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Physician in Critical Care to provide leadership in the ICU. This role involves managing critically ill patients, developing treatment plans, and overseeing ICU operations.

The ideal candidate will hold a medical degree and board certification in Critical Care Medicine, with at least 5 years of experience. Benefits include a competitive tax-free salary and family medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of consultant level experience in an Intensive Care Unit.
• Strong expertise in ventilator management and critical care procedures.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care for critically ill patients.
• Diagnose and treat complex ICU cases.
• Manage ventilator support and critical care procedures.

Skills

Critical care medicine

ICU patient management

Ventilator management

Sepsis and shock management

Organ failure support

Emergency response

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary care planning

Education

Medical degree (MBBS, MD or equivalent)

Board certification in Critical Care Medicine

Job description

Consultant Physician – Critical Care

Location: Saudi Arabia (City not specified)

Job Type: Full‑time

Salary: 60,000–85,000 monthly (tax‑free)

Overview

Consultant Physician – Critical Care is a senior ICU leadership role that coordinates multidisciplinary teams and provides evidence‑based care for critically ill patients. The successful candidate will manage advanced intensive‑care procedures, ventilator support, sepsis and organ failure, and lead a high‑pressure ICU environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care for critically ill patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.
• Diagnose, treat and monitor complex ICU cases involving respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, trauma complications and multi‑organ dysfunction.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with intensivists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Manage ventilator support, airway emergencies, hemodynamic instability, organ support and critical care procedures.
• Conduct daily ICU rounds, review patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care.
• Lead emergency consultations and respond effectively to acute deterioration or life‑threatening clinical situations.
• Supervise junior physicians and support safe clinical decision‑making across the ICU team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical records in line with hospital policies and healthcare regulations.
• Participate in on‑call duties, multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, and quality improvement programs.
• Stay updated with current critical care medicine practices through CME, training and professional development.
• Mentor doctors, nurses, and allied health staff to strengthen ICU service quality and clinical standards.

Ideal Profile / Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD or equivalent) from a recognized medical institution.
• Board certification in Critical Care Medicine or an equivalent recognized specialist qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of consultant‑level experience in an Intensive Care Unit.
• Previous experience in a reputable tertiary hospital or advanced critical care setting (preferred).
• Western‑trained candidates are preferred.
• Strong expertise in ventilator management, critical care procedures, emergency response, and ICU patient stabilisation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, clinical judgement and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in English (mandatory); Arabic language skills an advantage.
• Commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, ethical medical practice and continuous professional development.

Key Skills Set

• Critical care medicine
• ICU patient management
• Ventilator management
• Sepsis and shock management
• Organ failure support
• Emergency response
• Critical care procedures
• Daily ICU rounds
• Multidisciplinary care planning
• Clinical leadership
• Medical documentation
• Junior doctor supervision
• CME and clinical training
• Patient safety and quality improvement

Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary package.
• Family medical insurance coverage.
• Relocation assistance.
• Annual leave and vacation benefits.
• CME and professional development opportunities.
• Access to modern ICU facilities and advanced medical technologies.
• Career growth within a leading healthcare organization.