Specialist Consultant - Stroke Medicine - Relocate To UAE

SearchPlus HR Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Air-ticket benefits

Job summary

SearchPlus HR Consultancy seeks an experienced Stroke Medicine Specialist/Consultant with American Board qualification to join a leading UAE healthcare institution. The role focuses on acute and chronic cerebrovascular care, with involvement in multidisciplinary teams and teaching.

The candidate will manage acute stroke pathways, develop prevention plans, and coordinate rehabilitation, with responsibilities spanning clinical governance and patient safety in line with UAE regulations.

Qualifications

• American Board Certification in Neurology is required.
• Additional fellowship or advanced training in Stroke Medicine is preferred.
• Valid medical registration in the UAE or eligibility to obtain it.
• Experience in acute stroke and cerebrovascular medicine.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Eligible for UAE medical licensing, subject to health authority assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute stroke and cerebrovascular conditions.
• Provide timely evaluation and management of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
• Participate in acute stroke pathways including thrombolysis and thrombectomy assessment.
• Develop individualized treatment and secondary stroke-prevention plans.
• Coordinate rehabilitation and follow-up care; manage stroke complications.
• Interpret neurological exams with imaging and diagnostics; collaborate with specialists.
• Provide outpatient follow-up and long-term stroke management.
• Counsel patients and families on treatment, risks, and rehabilitation.
• Maintain accurate medical records and participate in governance and quality initiatives.
• Support teaching and supervision of junior staff and ensure compliance with UAE regulations.

Skills

Stroke medicine

Neurology

Clinical decision-making

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient counseling

Medical record keeping

Education

American Board Certification in Neurology

Fellowship in Stroke Medicine (preferred)

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Stroke Medicine Specialist / Consultant with an American Board qualification to join a leading healthcare institution in the UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialized care for patients with acute and chronic cerebrovascular conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute stroke and other cerebrovascular conditions.
• Provide timely evaluation and management of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
• Participate in acute stroke pathways, including appropriate thrombolysis and thrombectomy assessment.
• Develop individualized treatment and secondary stroke-prevention plans.
• Manage stroke-related complications and coordinate rehabilitation and follow-up care.
• Interpret and correlate neurological examinations with relevant imaging and diagnostic investigations.
• Work closely with neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, intensivists, rehabilitation specialists, and multidisciplinary stroke teams.
• Provide outpatient follow-up and long-term stroke management.
• Counsel patients and families regarding treatment, risk factors, prevention, and rehabilitation.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient-safety initiatives.
• Support teaching and supervision of junior medical staff where required.
• Comply with UAE healthcare regulations, hospital policies, and professional standards.

• American Board Certification in Neurology or relevant recognized qualification with appropriate Stroke Medicine expertise.
• Additional fellowship or advanced training in Stroke Medicine is preferred.
• Valid medical registration in the country of practice.
• Relevant clinical experience in acute stroke and cerebrovascular medicine.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Eligible for UAE medical licensing, subject to the relevant health authoritys assessment.

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Medical insurance and other benefits according to the employers package.
• Annual leave and air-ticket benefits, where applicable.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.