Consultant / Specialist Pulmonologist - Respiratory & Lung Medicine | Dubai, DHA

Health 7 Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Comprehensive medical insurance

Annual return flight tickets

Professional indemnity coverage

CME support

Job summary

Health 7 Careers is seeking a Consultant / Specialist Pulmonologist for a leading multispecialty hospital in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai location, 3+ years post-specialist required, mix of outpatient, inpatient, and diagnostic duties.

You will diagnose and manage a wide range of respiratory conditions, perform PFTs, spirometry, and bronchoscopic procedures, and collaborate with critical care and thoracic surgery teams to deliver comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualifications in Pulmonology or Respiratory Medicine.
• Eligibility for DOH / DHA / MOH licensing in UAE.
• Board-certified with relevant postgraduate qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage respiratory diseases including COPD, asthma, infections.
• Perform and interpret PFTs and bronchoscopic procedures as indicated.
• Collaborate with critical care, thoracic surgery, and internal medicine teams.
• Develop and implement long-term disease management plans.
• Educate patients on smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Education

American Board of Internal Medicine – Pulmonary Medicine

UK CCT / MRCP / FRCP with Respiratory Medicine training

European Board Certification in Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine

Royal College Certification (Canada)

Australian Fellowship (FRACP – Respiratory Medicine)

Arab Board in Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine

DM / DNB / FCPS Pulmonology or equivalent recognised qualification

Tools

Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)

Spirometry

Bronchoscopy

Job description

A leadingmultispecialty hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emiratesis expanding itsRespiratory Medicine and Pulmonary Care servicesand is seeking a qualifiedConsultant / Specialist Pulmonologistto join its multidisciplinary clinical team. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive care for patients withacute and chronic respiratory diseaseswithin a modern hospital environment supported by advanced pulmonary diagnostics, imaging services, and critical care facilities.

This position offers the opportunity to work within an integrated respiratory care program managing a wide range of lung conditions, includingasthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, sleep-related breathing disorders, and complex pulmonary infections, while collaborating closely with critical care physicians, thoracic surgeons, and internal medicine specialists.

Role Overview

• Position: Consultant / Specialist Pulmonologist
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Healthcare Setting: Multispecialty hospital with respiratory medicine and critical care services
• Experience Required: Minimum3+ years post specialist or board certification
• Practice Model: Combination of outpatient respiratory clinics, inpatient consultations, and pulmonary diagnostic procedures

The successful candidate will diagnose and managerespiratory and pulmonary disorders, ensuring evidence-based treatment and long-term disease management for patients with both acute and chronic lung conditions.

Key Responsibilities – Pulmonology

• Diagnose and managerespiratory diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and bronchitis
• Evaluate and treatcomplex pulmonary conditions, such as interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension
• Perform and interpretpulmonary function tests (PFTs), spirometry, and other respiratory diagnostic investigations
• Conductbronchoscopy and related pulmonary procedureswhere clinically indicated
• Managesleep-related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, and coordinate sleep study evaluations
• Provide inpatient consultations for patients withacute respiratory failure and severe pulmonary infections
• Collaborate withcritical care teams in the management of ventilated or critically ill respiratory patients
• Developpersonalised treatment plans and long-term disease management strategiesfor chronic lung conditions
• Providepatient education on smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and preventive respiratory care
• Coordinate care withthoracic surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and internal medicine physicianswhen advanced treatment is required
• Maintainaccurate clinical documentation and electronic medical recordsin accordance with regulatory and institutional standards
• Participate inclinical audits, respiratory care programs, and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure adherence tointernational respiratory medicine guidelines and UAE healthcare regulations

Qualifications & Board Recognition

Applications are welcome from physicians holding recognised specialist qualifications such as:

• American Board of Internal Medicine – Pulmonary Medicine
• UK CCT / MRCP / FRCP with Respiratory Medicine trainingiul>
• European Board Certification in Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine
• Royal College Certification (Canada)
• Australian Fellowship (FRACP – Respiratory Medicine)
• Arab Board in Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine
• DM / DNB / FCPS Pulmonologyor equivalent recognised specialist qualification

Candidates must meet eligibility requirements forDOH / DHA / MOH licensing. Licensing guidance and support will be provided where applicable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive tax-free physician salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Housing allowance or accommodation support
• Comprehensive family medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support

Licensing & Relocation Support

Full assistance will be provided for:

• DOH / DHA license conversion guidance
• Credential verification and documentation support
• Relocation assistance toAbu Dhabi / UAE
• Hospital onboarding and professional integration support