Consultant Critical Care Medicine - Abu Dhabi
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About the Role
Astra ProMed seeks a highly qualified Consultant in Critical Care Medicine to lead ICU services in Abu Dhabi. The role requires a medical degree, board certification in critical care, and 5-8 years of post-certification experience in a tertiary care setting.
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Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of critically ill adult patients admitted to the ICU
- Lead multidisciplinary rounds and develop individualized treatment plans
- Manage patients requiring advanced organ support including mechanical ventilation, vasopressor therapy, renal replacement therapy, and extracorporeal therapies
- Perform and supervise procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central venous catheter insertion, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, and bronchoscopy
- Participate in rapid response, medical emergency, and Code Blue teams
- Coordinate patient admission, transfer, and discharge from the ICU
- Supervise and mentor specialist physicians, residents, interns, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals
- Lead quality improvement initiatives within the ICU
Requirements
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent)
- Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, or another recognized primary specialty
- Fellowship or Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine (Adult Intensive Care) from a recognized international board
- Minimum 5 8 years of post board certification experience as a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine
- Experience working in tertiary care or multidisciplinary hospitals with adult intensive care services
- Current Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi Consultant License or eligibility to obtain one
Full Job Posting
Overview
- We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant in Critical Care Medicine to join our multidisciplinary team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide expert care for critically ill adult patients requiring intensive monitoring, advanced life support, and complex medical manag
Key Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of critically ill adult patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Lead multidisciplinary rounds and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Manage patients requiring advanced organ support, including mechanical ventilation, vasopressor therapy, renal replacement therapy, and extracorporeal therapies where applicable.
- Provide consultation for critically ill patients across inpatient departments and the Emergency Department.
- Participate in rapid response, medical emergency, and Code Blue teams.
- Perform daily ICU rounds and ensure continuity of patient care.
- Coordinate patient admission, transfer, and discharge from the ICU.
- Interpret laboratory, radiological, and hemodynamic monitoring data.
- Maintain comprehensive and timely documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Procedural Responsibilities
- Perform and supervise procedures including, but not limited to: Endotracheal intubation and airway management, Mechanical ventilation (invasive and non invasive), Central venous catheter insertion, Arterial line placement, Ultrasound guided vascular access, Chest tube insertion, Bronchoscopy (where
Patient Care Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence based, patient centered intensive care.
- Communicate effectively with patients' families regarding prognosis, treatment options, and goals of care.
- Obtain informed consent in accordance with hospital policies.
- Coordinate care with medical, surgical, anesthesia, infectious disease, nephrology, cardiology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rehabilitation teams.
- Support end of life care discussions and ethical decision making when appropriate.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Participate in departmental meetings and hospital committees.
- Assist in ICU service development and strategic planning.
- Support compliance with Department of Health (DOH), Joint Commission International (JCI), and hospital standards.
- Participate in consultant on call and ICU coverage schedules.
- Ensure adherence to hospital policies and clinical governance requirements.
Teaching & Research
- Supervise and mentor specialist physicians, residents, interns, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
- Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities.
- Contribute to clinical research, publications, and presentations.
- Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings, journal clubs, and educational conferences.
- Promote evidence based critical care practice.
Quality & Patient Safety
- Lead quality improvement initiatives within the ICU.
- Monitor clinical outcomes and key performance indicators.
- Participate in infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship programs.
- Report adverse events and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with ICU safety bundles and international best practices.
- Participate in accreditation and clinical audit activities.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent).
- Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, or another recognized primary specialty.
- Fellowship or Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine (Adult Intensive Care) from a recognized international board.
- Minimum 5 8 years of post board certification experience as a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine.
- Experience working in tertiary care or multidisciplinary hospitals with adult intensive care services.
- Experience in medical, surgical, trauma, and post operative critical care.
- Experience with advanced ventilatory support, sepsis management, and multi organ failure is essential.
- Current Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi Consultant License or eligibility to obtain one.
- Successful completion of DataFlow Primary Source Verification and UAE credentialing requirements.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Fellowship training in Neurocritical Care, Cardiac Critical Care, Trauma Critical Care, ECMO, or Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS).
- Certification in ACLS, ATLS, FCCS, or equivalent advanced life support courses.
- Experience in ECMO and extracorporeal life support programs.
- Academic teaching and research experience.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
What We Offer
- Competitive tax free salary aligned with qualifications and experience.
- Performance based incentives (where applicable).
- Annual airfare allowance for self and eligible dependents.
- Comprehensive medical insurance for self and eligible dependents.
- Annual paid leave in accordance with UAE Labour Law and company policy.
- End of service gratuity as per UAE Labour Law.
- Employment visa sponsorship and relocation assistance (where applicable).
- DOH licensing, DataFlow, and credentialing support.
- Professional indemnity (medical malpractice) insurance provided by the employer.
- Paid Continuing Medical Education (CME) leave and CME allowance as per hospital policy.
- Professional license renewal support.
- Access to state of the art Intensive Care Units, advanced monitoring systems, and multidisciplinary support services.
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