Infectious Diseases Specialist — UAE (Internationally Qualified)

SearchPlus HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Visa & medical insurance

Annual leave and end-of-service

Air ticket / travel allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SearchPlus HR is recruiting an qualified Specialist or Consultant in Infectious Diseases for a reputable UAE healthcare facility. You will diagnose, treat, and manage a broad spectrum of infections, with emphasis on antimicrobial stewardship and evidence-based care.

The role requires collaboration with microbiologists, intensivists, surgeons, oncologists, and other professionals. Applicants should hold MBBS or equivalent with a recognized postgraduate Infectious Diseases qualification,

Qualifications

• Recognized medical degree MBBS or equivalent.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Infectious Diseases or an accepted equivalent specialty pathway.
• International qualifications may include relevant post-qualification experience as required by the UAE licensing authority.
• Eligibility for Specialist or Consultant classification under DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, subject to credential assessment and PQR.
• Valid professional registration and Good Standing Certificate, where applicable.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
• Manage complex infections including sepsis, meningitis, TB, HIV, and other communicable diseases.
• Evaluate and treat infections in immunocompromised patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and prescribe antimicrobial therapies.
• Provide guidance on antimicrobial stewardship and resistance prevention.
• Interpret lab investigations, cultures, susceptibility results, molecular tests, and imaging.
• Assess hospital-acquired infections and multi-system infections.
• Collaborate with microbiologists, intensivists, surgeons, haematologists, and oncologists.
• Support infection prevention, outbreak investigations, and UAE public health compliance.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Infectious diseases expertise

Antimicrobial stewardship

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate specialization in Infectious Diseases

Job description

SearchPlus HR is recruiting an qualified Specialist or Consultant in Infectious Diseases for a reputable UAE healthcare facility. You will diagnose, treat, and manage a broad spectrum of infections, with emphasis on antimicrobial stewardship and evidence-based care.

The role requires collaboration with microbiologists, intensivists, surgeons, oncologists, and other professionals. Applicants should hold MBBS or equivalent with a recognized postgraduate Infectious Diseases qualification,