Specialist Emergency Medicine

Astra ProMed; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Career growth

Advanced facilities

Professional development

Job summary

Astra ProMed in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Specialist in Emergency Medicine to join its busy Emergency Department. You will assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions, delivering timely, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities include resuscitation, airway management, trauma care, triage, and coordinating admissions with other departments. A postgraduate qualification in Emergency Medicine, board certification or fellowship, and a valid DOH

Qualifications

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent recognized medical qualification.
• Postgraduate specialization in Emergency Medicine recognized.
• Board certification, fellowship, or equivalent in Emergency Medicine.
• Valid DOH Abu Dhabi License or Eligibility.
• Relevant UAE post-specialization experience meeting UAE PQR for Specialist.
• ACLS certification; ATLS and PALS certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute medical, surgical, and traumatic emergencies.
• Provide immediate resuscitation and stabilization for critically ill patients.
• Perform emergency procedures, including airway management, intubation, wound management, and vascular access, within approved clinical privileges.
• Manage cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, stroke, sepsis, shock, and other life-threatening conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical examinations and interpret laboratory investigations, ECGs, and diagnostic imaging.
• Develop and implement appropriate emergency treatment plans based on patient conditions.
• Coordinate patient admissions, referrals, transfers, and discharges with relevant medical departments.
• Collaborate with emergency physicians, nurses, paramedics, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ensure effective triage, patient flow, and timely emergency interventions.
• Maintain compliance with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations, hospital protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and continuous professional development.

Education

MBBS/MBChB or equivalent

Postgraduate specialization in Emergency Medicine

Board certification / fellowship in Emergency Medicine

Valid DOH Abu Dhabi License or Eligibility

UAE PQR requirements experience for Specialist

ACLS certification

Job description

We're Hiring | Specialist Emergency Medicine

Location: Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Full-Time

A leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Specialist Emergency Medicine physician to join its Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions while ensuring timely, evidence-based, and patient-centered emergency care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute medical, surgical, and traumatic emergencies.




2. Provide immediate resuscitation and stabilization for critically ill and injured patients.




3. Perform emergency procedures, including airway management, intubation, wound management, and vascular access, within approved clinical privileges.




4. Manage cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, stroke, sepsis, shock, and other life-threatening conditions.




5. Conduct comprehensive clinical examinations and interpret laboratory investigations, ECGs, and diagnostic imaging.




6. Develop and implement appropriate emergency treatment plans based on patient conditions.




7. Coordinate patient admissions, referrals, transfers, and discharges with relevant medical departments.




8. Collaborate with emergency physicians, nurses, paramedics, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.




9. Ensure effective triage, patient flow, and timely emergency interventions.




10. Maintain compliance with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations, hospital protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards.




11. Maintain accurate medical documentation and participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent recognized medical qualification.




• Recognized postgraduate specialization in Emergency Medicine.




• Board certification, fellowship, or equivalent recognized qualification in Emergency Medicine.




• Valid DOH Abu Dhabi License or Eligibility, or eligibility to obtain one.




• Relevant post-specialization clinical experience meeting UAE PQR requirements for the Specialist title.




• Valid ACLS certification; ATLS and PALS certifications are preferred.




• Strong expertise in emergency resuscitation, trauma management, and critical patient stabilization.




• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and decision-making skills.

• Competitive, tax-free salary package.




• Comprehensive medical insurance and employment benefits.




• Access to modern emergency care facilities and advanced medical technologies.




• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.




• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary working environment.




• Long-term career growth opportunities in Abu Dhabi.