We're Hiring | Consultant Critical Care & Pulmonologist – Abu Dhabi, UAE | Competitive Salary Package
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Specialty: Critical Care Medicine & Pulmonology
Salary: Competitive Salary & Attractive Benefits
Healthcare Facility: Leading Healthcare Facility
Job Description
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Critical Care & Pulmonologist to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in intensive care management, pulmonary medicine, mechanical ventilation, and complex respiratory disorders. This is an excellent opportunity for internationally trained consultants seeking career growth, a competitive salary, and a rewarding professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and manage critically ill patients and complex respiratory conditions in ICU and pulmonary care settings.
Provide comprehensive treatment for sepsis, septic shock, ARDS, respiratory failure, and multiorgan dysfunction.
Manage asthma, COPD, pneumonia, interstitial lung diseases, and other pulmonary disorders.
Provide advanced respiratory support, including invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Perform bronchoscopy, endotracheal intubation, central venous catheterization, and other critical care procedures, within authorized clinical privileges.
Conduct and interpret pulmonary function tests (PFTs), spirometry, arterial blood gases, and respiratory investigations
Manage hemodynamically unstable patients requiring advanced monitoring, vasopressors, and organ support.
Lead emergency resuscitation, advanced life support, and critical patient stabilization.
Interpret diagnostic investigations, including chest X-rays, CT scans, ECG, and bedside ultrasound.
Collaborate with anesthesiologists, cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary ICU teams.
Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, ICU protocols, pulmonary care guidelines, infection control, and patient safety standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
Recognized postgraduate qualification in Internal Medicine, with advanced specialization or fellowship training in Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine.
Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification.
American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized qualifications are highly desirable.
Minimum 5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experience preferred.
Strong expertise in critical care management, pulmonary diagnostics, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopy, and respiratory disease management.
Valid ACLS certification or equivalent is preferred.
Eligible for the appropriate DOH Consultant classification/license in Abu Dhabi, with relevant Pulmonology and Critical Care clinical privileges, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements.
Preferred Candidate Profile
PQR Tier 1 and Tier 2 qualified professionals preferred.
Internationally trained and board-certified Pulmonology and Critical Care Consultants are encouraged to apply.
Experience in leading intensive care units, pulmonology departments, tertiary-care hospitals, or internationally accredited healthcare facilities.
Advanced expertise in complex ICU management, respiratory failure, bronchoscopy, and advanced pulmonary care is highly desirable.
Previous DOH, DHA, or MOHAP licensing experience is an advantage.
GCC experience is an added advantage.
What We Offer
Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits.
Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi.
Modern intensive care units and advanced pulmonary diagnostic technologies.
Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms.
Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities.
Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.