Requirements
Requires an MBBS or equivalent medical degree, along with a DOH Abu Dhabi license or eligibility. Preferred qualifications include MD, Board Certification, CCT, CCST, Arab Board, American Board, Canadian Board, FACEM, or FRCEM. A minimum of 5-8 years of post-specialization experience at the consultant level is preferred. Current certifications in ACLS, PALS, and ATLS are preferred. Demonstrated expertise in emergency resuscitation, trauma care, critical care stabilization, emergency procedures, strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, decision-making skills, and proficiency in EMR systems are essential. Fluency in English is mandatory, with Arabic being an advantage.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Healthcare
Company Industry
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Services
Description
We're hiring | Consultant Emergency Medicine - Abu Dhabi
Location: Abu Dhabi
Employment type: Full-time
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Emergency Medicine physician to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide expert emergency medical care to patients presenting with acute illnesses, traumatic injuries, and life-threatening conditions. The consultant will lead multidisciplinary emergency teams, ensure rapid clinical decision-making, and deliver evidence-based care while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and quality.
Key responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, stabilize, and manage patients presenting with medical, surgical, traumatic, pediatric, and obstetric emergencies.
Provide immediate life-saving interventions and advanced resuscitation for critically ill and injured patients.
Lead trauma and cardiac arrest teams, ensuring timely and effective emergency management.
Perform emergency procedures including airway management, endotracheal intubation, central venous catheter insertion, chest tube placement, procedural sedation, cardioversion, defibrillation, and wound management.
Interpret laboratory results, ECGs, bedside ultrasound, radiological investigations, and other diagnostic studies to support rapid clinical decision-making.
Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and referrals with inpatient specialties and intensive care services.
Supervise and mentor specialist physicians, residents, nursing staff, and allied healthcare professionals within the Emergency Department.
Participate in disaster preparedness planning, mass casualty response, and emergency department operational improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation using electronic medical records (EMR).
Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement programs, morbidity and mortality meetings, research, and continuing medical education (CME).
Ensure compliance with Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi regulations, hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, and international emergency medicine standards.
Promote patient safety, evidence-based practice, and exceptional patient and family-centered care.
Requirements
Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
MD, Board Certification, CCT, CCST, Arab Board, American Board, Canadian Board, FACEM, FRCEM, or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification in Emergency Medicine.
Valid DOH Abu Dhabi license or DOH eligibility letter as a Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician.
Minimum 5–8 years of post-specialization experience at the consultant level is preferred.
Current certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) are preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in emergency resuscitation, trauma care, critical care stabilization, and emergency procedures.
Strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Fluency in English is mandatory; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
Benefits
Competitive tax-free salary.
Comprehensive health insurance.
Annual paid leave.
Annual air ticket allowance as per company policy.
End-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE Labour Law.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
Professional indemnity insurance.
Modern Emergency Department equipped with advanced diagnostic and resuscitation facilities.
Supportive multidisciplinary work environment.
Opportunities for leadership, research, teaching, and career advancement.
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