Consultant Infectious Disease - Sharjah
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About the Role
A leading healthcare facility in Sharjah seeks a highly experienced Consultant in Infectious Diseases to provide expert clinical care, manage complex cases, and lead infection control programs.
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Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of infectious diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Lead the clinical management of complex cases, including sepsis, HIV, tuberculosis, and viral hepatitis
- Provide expert consultation on hospital acquired and healthcare associated infections
- Develop and implement antimicrobial stewardship programs and infection control policies
- Collaborate with intensive care, internal medicine, microbiology, and public health teams
- Participate in outbreak investigation, surveillance, and infection prevention initiatives
- Oversee isolation protocols and infection control compliance within the hospital
- Educate and train medical staff on infection prevention and control practices
- Stay updated with emerging infectious disease trends, guidelines, and research
- Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement, and hospital governance activities
Requirements
- Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution
- Board Certification in Infectious Diseases
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Consultant Infectious Disease specialist
- Strong expertise in managing complex infectious and communicable diseases
- Experience in infection control and antimicrobial stewardship programs
- Excellent clinical judgment and decision making skills
- Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities
- Experience working in a multicultural healthcare environment
- Eligibility for UAE medical licensing (MOHAP for Sharjah)
Full Job Posting
About The Role
- We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Consultant in Infectious Diseases to join a leading healthcare facility in Sharjah.
- The successful candidate will provide expert clinical care in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of infectious diseases, working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient safety and clinical outcomes.
- The role involves managing complex infectious cases, including hospital acquired infections, emerging infectious diseases, and immunocompromised patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of infectious diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Lead the clinical management of complex cases, including sepsis, HIV, tuberculosis, and viral hepatitis
- Provide expert consultation on hospital acquired and healthcare associated infections
- Develop and implement antimicrobial stewardship programs and infection control policies
- Collaborate with intensive care, internal medicine, microbiology, and public health teams
- Participate in outbreak investigation, surveillance, and infection prevention initiatives
- Oversee isolation protocols and infection control compliance within the hospital
- Educate and train medical staff on infection prevention and control practices
- Stay updated with emerging infectious disease trends, guidelines, and research
- Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement, and hospital governance activities
Requirements
- Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution
- Board Certification in Infectious Diseases (mandatory)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Consultant Infectious Disease specialist
- Strong expertise in managing complex infectious and communicable diseases
- Experience in infection control and antimicrobial stewardship programs
- Excellent clinical judgment and decision making skills
- Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities
- Experience working in a multicultural healthcare environment
- Eligibility for UAE medical licensing (MOHAP for Sharjah)
What We Offer
- Competitive tax free salary package
- Housing and relocation support (depending on employer)
- Access to modern hospital facilities and advanced diagnostics
- Multidisciplinary and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for continuous professional development
- Supportive leadership and structured career growth
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