Requirements
Applications are welcome from internationally trained consultant critical care physician candidates holding recognized qualifications such as American Board certification, UK CCT/FFICM/MRCP/FRCA, European Diploma, Royal College Certification (Canada), Australian CICM Fellowship, Arab Board, or DM/DNB/FCPS. Candidates must possess strong clinical judgement, commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety, and excellent communication skills. Eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing is required.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Sharjah, 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 role
A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in UAE is expanding its high-acuity ICU, organ support and multidisciplinary critical care and is seeking a highly skilled consultant critical care physician to join its growing clinical team. The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the ability to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced clinical expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.
Role overview
The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, nurses, allied health professionals and modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure.
Key responsibilities
Lead management of critically ill medical, surgical, trauma and postoperative patients in ICU.
Provide advanced organ support including ventilation, haemodynamic management, renal support coordination and sepsis care.
Perform critical care procedures such as airway management, central venous access and invasive monitoring according to privileges.
Coordinate multidisciplinary rounds with consultants, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacy and allied health teams.
Guide family communication, goals-of-care discussions and ethical decision-making.
Support ICU protocols, infection prevention, audit, simulation training and quality improvement.
Requirements
Applications are welcome from internationally trained consultant critical care physician candidates holding recognised qualifications such as:
American Board certification in Critical Care Medicine
UK CCT / FFICM / MRCP or FRCA pathway
European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine
Royal College Certification (Canada)
Australian CICM Fellowship
Arab Board
DM / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.
Benefits
Highly competitive tax-free salary package
Performance-based incentives where applicable
Housing allowance or premium accommodation support
Comprehensive medical insurance
Annual return flight tickets
Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
Continuing medical education support
Visa and onboarding assistance
Licensing & relocation support
Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
DataFlow and credential verification support
Visa and regulatory processing assistance
Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable
Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice
Ideal candidate profile
Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.
Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations.
Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.
How to apply
Interested candidates may apply with an updated CV and details of current licensing status / eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.
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