Lead Critical Care Physician in UAE ICU

PulseHire HR Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive tax-free salary

Performance-based incentives where app

Housing allowance or premium accomod

Comprehensive medical insurance

Annual return flight tickets

Professional indemnity / malpractice

Continuing medical education support

Visa and onboarding assistance

Job summary

PulseHire HR Middle East is seeking a Consultant Critical Care Physician to join a leading UAE healthcare provider's high-acuity ICU, with opportunities for advanced organ support, multidisciplinary teamwork and professional development.

The role requires internationally recognized qualifications and a valid UAE license, offering a tax-free salary package and relocation support. You will work within a modern, quality-driven environment serving a diverse international patient population.

Qualifications

• Internationally trained Consultant Critical Care Physician with recognized qualifications.
• Qualifications must include board certification or fellowship in critical care or equivalent.
• UAE licensing or registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of critically ill medical, surgical, trauma and postoperative patients in ICU
• Provide advanced organ support including ventilation, haemodynamic management, renal support coordination and sepsis care
• Perform critical care procedures such as airway management, central venous access and invasive monitoring according to privileges
• Coordinate multidisciplinary rounds with consultants, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacy and allied health teams
• Guide family communication, goals-of-care discussions and ethical decision-making
• Support ICU protocols, infection prevention, audit, simulation training and quality improvement

Education

American Board certification in Critical Care Medicine

UK CCT / FFICM / MRCP or FRCA pathway

European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine

Royal College Certification (Canada)

Australian CICM Fellowship

Arab Board

DM / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognized specialist qualification

Valid UAE medical license or registration

Job description

PulseHire HR Middle East is seeking a Consultant Critical Care Physician to join a leading UAE healthcare provider's high-acuity ICU, with opportunities for advanced organ support, multidisciplinary teamwork and professional development.

The role requires internationally recognized qualifications and a valid UAE license, offering a tax-free salary package and relocation support. You will work within a modern, quality-driven environment serving a diverse international patient population.