Specialist Emergency Medicine

Al Tadawi Healthcare Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tadawi Healthcare Group in Dubai is seeking an experienced Emergency Physician to assess and treat patients in a fast-paced ED environment, following DHA-approved policies. The role requires board certification in Emergency Medicine, MBBS, and a valid DHA license, with at least 5 years of UAE hospital experience and mandatory BLS/ACLS/PALS.

Fluency in Arabic and English is required. You will perform triage, resuscitation, and advanced procedures while coordinating with surgeons and

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Board Certification (or equivalent) in Emergency Medicine.
• Valid DHA License as a Specialist Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum 5 years of post-specialty experience in hospitals within the UAE.
• Valid BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications are mandatory. ATLS certifications are preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess and re-assess all patients in the Emergency Department.
• Perform triage, resuscitation, stabilization, and emergency treatment.
• Determine which cases require urgent treatment and coordinate with consultants for guidance.
• Manage a wide range of emergency conditions including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, GI, endocrine, infectious and trauma emergencies.
• Perform advanced emergency procedures (airway management, intubation, central venous catheter, chest tube, sedation, fracture reduction, wound care, suturing, abscess drainage, CPR).
• Interpret ECGs, labs, and imaging to support timely decisions.
• Coordinate post-operative emergency care with surgeons and specialists.
• Determine patient disposition (discharge, admission, ICU transfer, or referral).
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records per DHA regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and CME.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and hospital protocols.

Skills

Critical care

Emergency procedures

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Arabic & English fluency

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Board Certification in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Serves as an Emergency Physician (EP) in the Emergency Department, assessing, monitoring, and treating patients presenting to the Emergency for diseases and disabilities according to approved policies and procedures of the hospital which are part of integrated curative and preventive services.

Key Responsibilities

• To conduct assessment & re-assessment for all patients in the Emergency, on admission, and prior to any procedure.
• Perform triage, resuscitation, stabilization, and emergency treatment in accordance with international clinical guidelines.
• Determines which cases require urgent treatment and, extends rapid treatment to the patient as needed, facilitates quick decisions, and chooses the correct consultant for necessary additional guidance.
• Manage a wide range of emergency conditions, including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal, endocrine, infectious, and trauma-related emergencies.
• Perform advanced emergency procedures, including airway management, endotracheal intubation, central venous catheter insertion, chest tube insertion, procedural sedation, fracture reduction and splinting, wound management, suturing, abscess drainage, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Interpret ECGs, laboratory investigations, and diagnostic imaging to support timely clinical decision-making.
• Manage post-operative emergency cases and coordinate care with surgeons and other medical specialists.
• Determine appropriate patient disposition, including discharge, admission, ICU transfer, or referral when necessary.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records in compliance with DHA regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control policies and hospital protocols.

Skills & Competencies

• Extensive experience managing critical care, trauma, and emergency medical cases.
• Strong proficiency in advanced resuscitation and emergency procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Board Certification (or equivalent) in Emergency Medicine.
• Valid DHA License as a Specialist Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum 5 years of post-specialty experience in hospitals within the UAE.
• Valid BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications are mandatory. ATLS certifications are preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Excellent clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.