Specialist Critical Care

Astra ProMed; Dubai; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Annual air ticket for self and depend.

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid annual leave per UAE Labour Law

End-of-service benefits per UAE Labour

CME allowance and paid study leave

Professional license renewal support

Malpractice insurance coverage

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Modern ICU with advanced critical care

Job summary

Astra ProMed in Dubai is seeking a highly skilled Specialist Critical Care physician to join our multidisciplinary team. You will provide comprehensive care to critically ill adults in our ICU, delivering evidence-based care in line with DHA regulations and international standards.

Key responsibilities include advanced life support, sepsis and shock management, ventilator care, and supervision of junior physicians.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Anesthesia with Critical Care, Internal Medicine with Critical Care, or equivalent recognized specialty.
• Valid DHA License or DHA Eligibility Letter as a Specialist Critical Care, or eligibility to obtain one.
• International board certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Provide advanced life support, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and organ support.
• Manage sepsis, respiratory failure, shock, trauma, and multi-organ dysfunction.
• Perform procedures including central venous catheterization, arterial line insertion, intubation, bronchoscopy where credentialed, chest tube insertion, ultrasound-guided procedures.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and develop individualized treatment plans.

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Medicine/ICM/Anesthesia with Critical Care/ICM with Critical Care

Valid DHA License or DHA Eligibility Letter as Specialist Critical Care

International board certification preferred

Job description

We’re Hiring | Specialist Critical Care

Location: Dubai

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly skilled Specialist Critical Care physician to join our multidisciplinary team in Dubai. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care to critically ill adult patients requiring intensive monitoring and advanced life support. The role involves managing complex medical and surgical ICU cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering evidence-based care in accordance with DHA regulations and international clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
• Provide advanced life support, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and organ support.
• Manage patients with sepsis, respiratory failure, shock, trauma, postoperative complications, and multi-organ dysfunction.
• Perform critical care procedures including central venous catheterization, arterial line insertion, endotracheal intubation, bronchoscopy (where credentialed), chest tube insertion, and bedside ultrasound-guided procedures.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds with specialists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and ensure timely interventions.
• Provide pre- and post-operative critical care management.
• Respond to emergency situations, rapid response calls, and cardiac arrest activations.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, infection prevention, and patient safety programs.
• Supervise junior physicians and contribute to education, training, and mentoring.
• Participate in continuing medical education (CME), research, and departmental academic activities.
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, hospital policies, and international best practices

Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Anesthesia with Critical Care, Internal Medicine with Critical Care, or equivalent recognized specialty.
• Valid DHA License or DHA Eligibility Letter as a Specialist Critical Care, or eligibility to obtain one.
• International board certification is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Annual air ticket for self (and eligible dependents as per hospital policy)
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Paid annual leave in accordance with UAE Labour Law and hospital policy
• End-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law
• CME allowance and paid study leave
• Professional license renewal support
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Modern ICU with advanced critical care technology and multidisciplinary support