Requirements
Requires a medical degree with a recognized specialist qualification in infectious diseases or internal medicine with infectious diseases subspecialty training. Must have proven consultant-level experience in infectious diseases, with strong experience managing complex infectious disease cases in a tertiary-care setting. Tier 1 / Western qualification is strongly preferred, and eligibility for consultant-level UAE licensing is required. Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred, along with excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Healthcare
Company Industry
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Services
About the opportunity
SearchPlus HR is seeking an experienced and highly qualified consultant infectious disease specialist to join one of the leading healthcare organisations in the UAE. The successful candidate will provide expert diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of complex infectious diseases while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
Key responsibilities
Provide specialist consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients with infectious diseases.
Manage complex bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, and other infectious conditions.
Evaluate patients with fever of unknown origin and complex or recurrent infections.
Provide specialist consultation for patients with complicated infections and medically complex conditions.
Manage infections in immunocompromised patients, including patients receiving oncology, transplant, or immunosuppressive therapies where applicable.
Provide guidance on antimicrobial selection, optimisation, and duration of therapy.
Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and appropriate antibiotic-use programmes.
Work closely with microbiology and laboratory teams to interpret cultures, sensitivities, and other diagnostic investigations.
Collaborate with ICU, oncology, hematology, surgery, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and other specialties.
Provide specialist advice on infection prevention and control.
Support the management of healthcare-associated infections and outbreak investigations where required.
Provide education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding infection prevention and treatment.
Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, teaching, research, and continuing professional development.
Maintain accurate medical records and comply with applicable UAE healthcare standards.
Requirements
Medical degree with a recognised specialist qualification in infectious diseases or internal medicine with infectious diseases subspecialty training.
Proven consultant-level experience in infectious diseases.
Strong experience managing complex infectious disease cases in a tertiary-care setting.
Tier 1 / Western qualification strongly preferred, including:
UK CCT / CCST
American Board
Canadian Board / RCPSC
Irish specialist qualification
Australian / New Zealand specialist qualification
Other recognised international qualifications may be considered.
Eligible for consultant-level UAE licensing, subject to assessment by the relevant health authority.
Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred.
Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Previous experience in a leading international or Western healthcare institution is advantageous.
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Consultant-level position with a leading healthcare organisation.
Modern facilities and advanced clinical infrastructure.
Multidisciplinary and internationally experienced medical team.
Excellent professional development and career-growth opportunities.
Relocation support, subject to employer policy.
Guidance throughout the UAE credentialing and licensing process.
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