Infectious Diseases Consultant

International Hospitals Recruitment Inc.; Doha; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Tax-free income

Relocation support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Qatar is seeking an experienced Infectious Diseases Consultant to join its world-class medical team. You will be responsible for providing specialist clinical care, managing complex infectious conditions, and supervising junior staff. The ideal candidate must have a medical degree, post-qualification certification from accredited institutions, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for career development within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Consultant in Infectious Diseases.
• Current medical license to practice in the country.
• Certification in Infectious Diseases from a recognized body.
• Current and valid medical license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consultation in Infectious Diseases.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage infectious conditions.
• Provide clinical advice to referring teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Supervise and support junior doctors and trainees.

Skills

Clinical consultation

Infection management

Antimicrobial stewardship

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Basic medical degree from recognized institution

Post-qualification certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Join Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Qatar’s leading healthcare provider, as an Infectious Diseases Consultant and be part of a world-class medical team.

Why Join HMC?

• ✅ State-of-the-Art Facilities – Work in a cutting-edge medical environment.
• ✅ Career Development – Access to advanced training and research opportunities.
• ✅ Competitive Benefits – Attractive salary, tax-free income, and relocation support.

If you’re a dedicated Infectious Diseases Consultant looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic healthcare setting, apply today!

Summary

The purpose of this role is to provide specialist clinical care in Infectious Diseases across HMC facilities, supporting the delivery of high quality, evidence based patient care. The Consultant manages a broad range of infectious conditions including complex, multidrug resistant, and opportunistic infections in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Education/Qualifications Required:

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
     • USA: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) – Infectious Diseases
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) – Infectious Diseases
     • UK & Ireland: CCT in Infectious Diseases Medicine and GMC Specialist Register
     • Australia & New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) – Infectious Diseases
     • Western Europe: Equivalent board certification

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum (5) years of experience as a Consultant in Infectious Diseases

License:

• Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Provide specialist consultation in Infectious Diseases for inpatients and outpatients across HMC facilities.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of infectious conditions including complex, multidrug resistant, and opportunistic infections.
• Provide timely clinical advice to referring teams including critical care, oncology, transplant, internal medicine, and surgical services.
• Recommend and interpret appropriate microbiological, serological, and molecular diagnostic tests.
• Advise on antimicrobial selection, dosing, duration, and de escalation in line with antimicrobial stewardship principles.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship activities including prescription review and guideline development.
• Contribute to infection prevention and control practices in collaboration with microbiology and hospital epidemiology teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical case discussions.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and timely clinical documentation in line with HMC standards.
• Participate in on call rosters and provide emergency Infectious Diseases coverage as required.
• Engage in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Supervise and support junior doctors and trainees in clinical practice.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities.
• Maintain licensure, continuing professional development, and ethical standards in line with HMC and national regulatory requirements.