Consultant Infectious Disease – Abu Dhabi
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About the Role
A leading healthcare institution in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Consultant in Infectious Diseases to provide expert clinical care for adult patients with complex infectious diseases.
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Responsibilities
- Diagnose, treat, and manage a broad spectrum of infectious diseases including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.
- Manage complex cases such as sepsis, HIV, tuberculosis, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and hospital acquired infections.
- Lead and support antimicrobial stewardship programs to optimize antibiotic use.
- Collaborate with ICU, internal medicine, surgery, and microbiology teams for integrated patient care.
- Provide consultation services for inpatient and outpatient infectious disease cases.
- Participate in infection prevention and control initiatives and outbreak management.
- Ensure compliance with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations, hospital protocols, and international clinical guidelines.
- Contribute to teaching, training, audits, research, and continuous quality improvement programs.
Requirements
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi
- Board Certification / Fellowship in Infectious Diseases (American Board, UK CCT, Canadian Board, or equivalent)
- Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Infectious Diseases
- Minimum 5–7 years of post specialist experience in a tertiary care or academic hospital
- Strong experience in managing complex infectious disease cases and antimicrobial stewardship
- Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
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Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Consultant in Infectious Diseases to join a leading healthcare institution in Abu Dhabi.
- The successful candidate will provide expert clinical care for adult patients with complex infectious diseases, contribute to infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship programs, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality, evidence based care.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, treat, and manage a broad spectrum of infectious diseases including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.
- Manage complex cases such as sepsis, HIV, tuberculosis, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and hospital acquired infections.
- Lead and support antimicrobial stewardship programs to optimize antibiotic use.
- Collaborate with ICU, internal medicine, surgery, and microbiology teams for integrated patient care.
- Provide consultation services for inpatient and outpatient infectious disease cases.
- Participate in infection prevention and control initiatives and outbreak management.
- Ensure compliance with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations, hospital protocols, and international clinical guidelines.
- Contribute to teaching, training, audits, research, and continuous quality improvement programs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
- Board Certification / Fellowship in Infectious Diseases (American Board, UK CCT, Canadian Board, or equivalent).
- Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Infectious Diseases.
- Minimum 5–7 years of post specialist experience in a tertiary care or academic hospital.
- Strong experience in managing complex infectious disease cases and antimicrobial stewardship.
- Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in outbreak management and hospital infection control programs.
- Exposure to ICU infectious disease consultation.
- Research publications in infectious diseases are an advantage.
- Ability to work in a multicultural, high acuity clinical environment.
Benefits
- Competitive tax free salary
- Health insurance
- Annual airfare allowance
- Paid annual leave
- CME and professional development support
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