Specialist Infectious Disease Physician Internationally Qualified UAE

SearchPlus HR Consultancy; Sharjah; On-site; AED 446,000 - 893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Visa & medical insurance

Annual leave & end-of-service benefits

Air travel allowance

Relocation support

Job summary

SearchPlus HR Consultancy invites applications for an Infectious Diseases Specialist/Consultant to join a reputable UAE healthcare facility. The role focuses on diagnosing, treating and managing a broad spectrum of infections while complying with UAE regulations.

Key duties include managing complex infections, guiding antimicrobial stewardship and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Requires MBBS or equivalent and postgraduate Infectious Diseases qualification with UAE licensing

Qualifications

• Recognized medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• Postgraduate specialist qualification in Infectious Diseases or equivalent.
• Eligibility for DHA/DOH/MOHAP specialist classification, subject to credential assessment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose infectious diseases across bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
• Manage complex infections including sepsis, pneumonia, meningitis and TB.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe antimicrobials and antivirals.
• Provide expertise on antimicrobial stewardship and resistance prevention.
• Collaborate with microbiologists, intensivists and surgeons for multidisciplinary care.
• Support infection prevention, outbreak investigations and public health requirements.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate Infectious Diseases

DHA/DOH/MOHAP licensing

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a qualified Specialist or Consultant in Infectious Diseases to join a reputable healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of infectious diseases, including complex infections, antimicrobial-resistant organisms, and emerging infectious conditions, while ensuring compliance with international clinical standards and UAE healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnose infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.


• Manage complex infections, including sepsis, bloodstream infections, pneumonia, meningitis, tuberculosis, HIV, and other communicable diseases.


• Evaluate and treat infections in immunocompromised patients, including those undergoing cancer treatment or organ transplantation.


• Develop individualized treatment plans and prescribe appropriate antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic therapies.


• Provide expert guidance on antimicrobial stewardship, appropriate antibiotic use, resistance prevention, and treatment optimization.


• Interpret laboratory investigations, microbiology cultures, antimicrobial susceptibility results, molecular diagnostic tests, and relevant imaging.


• Assess and manage hospital-acquired infections, healthcare-associated complications, and infections involving multiple organ systems.


• Collaborate with microbiologists, intensivists, surgeons, haematologists, oncologists, and other specialists to coordinate multidisciplinary patient care.


• Support infection prevention and control programmes, outbreak investigations, and communicable disease management in accordance with applicable UAE public health requirements.


• Provide consultation on complex infections, including those involving prosthetic devices, surgical sites, and vascular catheters.

• Recognized medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).


• Recognized postgraduate specialist qualification in Infectious Diseases or an accepted equivalent specialty pathway.


• International qualifications may include:


• Relevant post-qualification experience as required by the applicable UAE licensing authority.


• Eligibility for Specialist or Consultant classification under DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, subject to credential assessment and applicable Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).


• Valid professional registration and Good Standing Certificate, where applicable.


• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.


• Employment visa and medical insurance, subject to applicable regulations and employer policy.


• Annual paid leave and end-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE labour law.


• Annual air ticket or travel allowance, depending on employer policy.


• Relocation assistance, where offered by the employer.


• Opportunities to work in modern healthcare facilities with multidisciplinary teams.


• Support with UAE healthcare licensing and recruitment, where applicable.

Requirements: