Specialist Infectious Disease Physician Internationally Qualified | UAE

SearchPlus HR; As Sali Municipality; On-site; SAR 613,000 - 919,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment visa

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Airfare allowance

Relocation assistance

End-of-service benefits

Job summary

Unknown healthcare facility in the UAE seeks a Specialist or Consultant in Infectious Diseases to diagnose, treat, and manage a broad spectrum of infections.

The role involves leading antimicrobial stewardship, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and supporting licensing and regulatory requirements with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent degree with postgraduate ID specialization.
• Postgraduate qualification in Infectious Diseases or equivalent.
• International qualifications may apply; DHA/DOH/MOHAP licensing considerations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose infectious diseases across bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
• Manage complex infections including sepsis and meningitis.
• Develop treatments and prescribe antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal therapies.
• Lead antimicrobial stewardship and resistance prevention initiatives.
• Interpret lab results, cultures, susceptibility tests and imaging.
• Coordinate with microbiologists and specialists for multidisciplinary care.
• Support infection prevention, outbreaks, and licensing processes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnosis

Antimicrobial stewardship

Prescribing antimicrobials

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Laboratory interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Infectious Diseases

Tools

Molecular diagnostics

Imaging interpretation

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.