Intensive care-Junior Consultant-Government Healthcare Facility

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Junior Consultant – Intensive Care Medicine to join our Government Healthcare Facility in the UAE.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality critical care to adult patients with life-threatening and complex medical conditions. The role involves assessment, stabilization, diagnosis, and management of critically ill patients, as well as collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and evidence-based care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, stabilize, and manage critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit.
• Provide comprehensive critical care for patients with respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, renal, infectious, and multisystem conditions.
• Manage medical emergencies, sepsis, shock, respiratory failure, and other life-threatening conditions.
• Perform and assist with critical care procedures within the approved scope of practice.
• Manage mechanical ventilation and other advanced respiratory support.
• Monitor hemodynamic status and provide appropriate cardiovascular support.
• Participate in resuscitation and emergency response activities.
• Collaborate with emergency medicine, anesthesia, surgery, cardiology, neurology, nephrology, infectious disease, and other specialties.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ICU rounds and clinical case discussions.
• Communicate effectively with patients' families regarding diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and goals of care.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records.
• Participate in ICU on-call duties and emergency services.
• Support infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in clinical audits, research, teaching, and continuing medical education.
• Supervise and support residents, junior physicians, and other clinical staff as appropriate.

Requirements

• MD, MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent Medical Degree from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited Residency/Specialist Training Program in Intensive Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or another relevant specialty , as applicable.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in the relevant specialty.
• American Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine/Intensive Care or equivalent internationally recognized board certification is highly preferred.
• AMERICAN BOARD doctors preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of post-specialization clinical experience in Intensive/Critical Care, subject to applicable licensing and credentialing requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing critically ill and high-acuity patients.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, sepsis management, and critical care protocols.
• Experience in airway management and critical care procedures is highly desirable.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification ; additional certifications such as ATLS/PALS are an advantage depending on the clinical setting.
• Strong clinical judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a high-acuity environment.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and evidence-based medicine.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Candidates must meet all applicable UAE licensing, credentialing, and professional classification requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary package , based on qualifications and experience.
• Housing allowance or government-provided accommodation .
• Comprehensive medical and health insurance .
• Annual paid leave and public holidays.
• Annual return air ticket or airfare allowance.
• Relocation assistance for international candidates, where applicable.
• UAE medical licensing and credentialing support .
• CME/CPD and professional development opportunities .
• Opportunities for career advancement and progression to Consultant level .
• Access to advanced ICU facilities, equipment, and critical care technology .
• Supportive multidisciplinary clinical and professional environment .
• End-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE regulations.
• Family benefits , where applicable.
• Additional allowances and benefits according to the Government Healthcare Facility's employment policy.

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