Lead Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist – Interventional Specialist

IHA Forum; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) seeks a Consultant in Anaesthesiology with a Pain Medicine focus to lead interventional and non-interventional pain programs at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care in line with SEHA protocols and international guidelines.

The role requires a MBBS or equivalent, completed residency and subspecialty training in pain medicine, and a DOH license or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Basic Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of residency in Anaesthesiology and fellowship in Anesthesiology.
• CCT UK, Arab Board, American Board, or Western Board Certification in Anaesthesiology with subspecialty training in IVF or equivalent.
• Valid DOH Consultant License in Anaesthesiology with Pain Management, or eligibility to obtain it.
• Minimum 5 years post-specialty certification experience as a Consultant in Anaesthesiology with focused practice in Pain Medicine.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in interventional pain procedures and multidisciplinary pain care models.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with complex pain conditions, including neuropathic, musculoskeletal, postoperative, and cancer-related pain.
• Perform interventional pain procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, facet joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and intrathecal therapies.
• Develop individualized treatment plans integrating pharmacologic, physical, psychological, and procedural interventions.
• Work closely with departments such as orthopedics, neurology, oncology, palliative care, and rehabilitation in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Ensure the safe administration of anesthetics and sedation when required for pain procedures.
• Lead and participate in inpatient and outpatient pain clinics, case reviews, and pain boards.
• Monitor treatment outcomes, document procedures, and ensure accurate, timely entries in SEHA’s electronic health records system.
• Supervise and educate junior doctors, residents, and allied health professionals in pain management principles.
• Contribute to research, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of clinical guidelines for pain management within SEHA.
• Adhere to infection control, patient safety, radiation safety, and regulatory compliance as per DOH and SEHA standards.

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Anaesthesiology residency

Anesthesiology board certification / CCT / Arab Board / American Board

DOH Consultant License in Anaesthesiology with Pain Management

Pain Medicine subspecialty training

Job description

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) seeks a Consultant in Anaesthesiology with a Pain Medicine focus to lead interventional and non-interventional pain programs at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care in line with SEHA protocols and international guidelines.

The role requires a MBBS or equivalent, completed residency and subspecialty training in pain medicine, and a DOH license or eligibility.