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Position Summary The Specialist – Critical Care Medicine is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
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Position Summary
The Specialist – Critical Care Medicine is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The role requires strong clinical expertise in managing complex, life-threatening conditions, working within a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring patient safety in a tertiary-care governmental hospital setting.
The post is aligned with
Department Of Healthcare Professions (Dhp)
licensing requirements in Qatar.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients in ICU, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex conditions
- Initiate and manage life-support measures (e.g., mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic support)
- Perform essential ICU procedures such as intubation, central/arterial line insertion, and emergency interventions
- Participate in daily ICU rounds, multidisciplinary discussions, and clinical handovers
- Respond to emergencies and support resuscitation (Code Blue) when required
- Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices, clinical protocols, and patient safety standards
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the Hospital Information System (HIS)
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals
- Communicate clearly with patients’ families regarding clinical status and care plans
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, and departmental performance measures
- Support teaching, supervision of junior staff, and ongoing professional development
Qualifications & Licensing Requirements (DHP – Qatar)
- **Basic Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)**
- from a recognized institution.
- **Board Certification / Residency in one of the following:**
Medicine
- Anesthesiology
- **Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine / Intensive Care Unit (ICU)**
- from a recognized institution.
- **Minimum 3 years of post-fellowship experience in ICU**
- , in:
- Governmental hospitals, Semi-governmental hospitals, or Teaching / university-affiliated hospitals
- Must meet
- DHP eligibility criteria for Specialist license in Critical Care
- .
- Valid medical license from home country and/or country of practice.
- DataFlow verification and Prometric (if applicable) as per DHP requirements.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making in high-pressure environments
- Proficiency in ICU procedures and critical care protocols
- Effective teamwork and communication skills
- Commitment to patient-centered care and safety
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
Working Conditions
- 48 hours per week as per hospital policy
- Participation in on-call roster (including nights/weekends)
- High-acuity ICU environment
Important Note (Operational Reality At Mmch)
Candidates must hold a
base specialty (Internal Medicine or Anesthesiology) with ICU fellowship and ≥3 years post-fellowship experience
to be eligible for ICU scope under DHP.
Candidates not meeting these criteria may be licensed under their base specialty only.
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