Specialist Pulmonologist

Astra ProMed; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Licensing assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Astra ProMed in Dubai is seeking a highly qualified Specialist Pulmonologist to join our leading healthcare facility. The role focuses on respiratory medicine, diagnostics, and complex care, with scope for advanced procedures and multidisciplinary collaboration.

You will diagnose and manage conditions from COPD to sleep apnea, perform PFTs and bronchoscopy where credentialed, and develop individualized treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Specialist Pulmonologist with extensive experience in respiratory medicine and diagnostics.
• Postgraduate training in Internal Medicine with Pulmonology/subspecialty.
• Board certification or equivalent specialist qualification.
• Internationally recognized qualifications are highly desirable.
• 3–5 years of post-specialization experience preferred, with DHA eligibility in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage asthma, COPD, pneumonia, interstitial lung diseases and other respiratory conditions.
• Evaluate and treat chronic cough, breathlessness, infections and respiratory disorders.
• Perform and interpret pulmonary function tests, spirometry and related assessments.
• Manage sleep-related breathing disorders including obstructive sleep apnea.
• Perform bronchoscopy and other pulmonary procedures where credentialed.
• Interpret chest imaging and arterial blood gases to guide therapy.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for acute and chronic respiratory diseases.
• Support patients requiring oxygen therapy and respiratory support within clinical privileges.
• Collaborate with intensivists, cardiologists, radiologists and respiratory therapists.
• Educate patients on smoking cessation, inhaler techniques and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Skills

Pulmonology expertise

PFT interpretation

Sleep medicine

Interventional pulmonology

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Internal Medicine

Board certification

Tools

Bronchoscopy

Oxygen therapy management

Job description

We're Hiring | Specialist Pulmonologist

Location: Dubai

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Specialist Pulmonologist to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai, UAE.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in respiratory medicine, pulmonary diagnostics, chronic lung disease management, and the treatment of complex respiratory conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced specialists seeking career growth, a competitive salary, and a rewarding professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage asthma, COPD, pneumonia, interstitial lung diseases, and other respiratory conditions


• Evaluate and treat patients with chronic cough, breathlessness, pulmonary infections, and respiratory disorders


• Perform and interpret pulmonary function tests (PFTs), spirometry, and other respiratory assessments


• Diagnose and manage sleep-related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea


• Perform bronchoscopy and other pulmonary procedures, where appropriately trained and credentialed


• Interpret diagnostic investigations, including chest X-rays, CT scans, arterial blood gases, and pulmonary imaging


• Develop individualized treatment plans for acute and chronic respiratory diseases


• Manage patients requiring oxygen therapy, non‑invasive ventilation, and respiratory support within authorized clinical privileges


• Collaborate with intensivists, cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, radiologists, and respiratory therapists


• Educate patients regarding smoking cessation, inhaler techniques, pulmonary rehabilitation, and respiratory disease prevention


• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, respiratory care protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards

Requirements

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree


• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Internal Medicine, followed by appropriate specialization or subspecialty training in Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine


• Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist-level qualification


• American Board, UK, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized qualifications are highly desirable


• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant post-specialization experience preferred, subject to applicable licensing requirements


• Strong expertise in pulmonary diagnostics, respiratory disease management, PFT interpretation, and respiratory support


• Experience in bronchoscopy, sleep medicine, or interventional pulmonology is an added advantage


• Eligible for DHA Specialist Pulmonology classification/license in Dubai, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits


• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Dubai


• Modern pulmonary diagnostic facilities and advanced respiratory care technologies


• Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms


• Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities


• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates