Job Description

We're Hiring | Consultant Critical Care & Pulmonologist

Location: Dubai

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced Consultant Critical Care & Pulmonologist to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in managing critically ill patients, complex respiratory disorders, and intensive care procedures, with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and multidisciplinary care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and management of patients with critical illnesses and pulmonary disorders
Manage critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), including those requiring advanced life-support interventions
Diagnose and treat respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, bronchiectasis, and pulmonary infections
Manage patients with acute respiratory failure, ARDS, sepsis, septic shock, and multi-organ dysfunction
Provide advanced airway management, invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, and respiratory support
Perform and supervise critical care procedures, including endotracheal intubation, central venous catheterization, arterial line placement, and other invasive interventions
Conduct and interpret pulmonary diagnostic investigations, including pulmonary function tests (PFT), spirometry, bronchoscopy, and relevant thoracic imaging
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy where appropriately trained and authorized
Evaluate and manage sleep-related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea
Diagnose and manage pleural diseases, pulmonary hypertension, and other complex respiratory conditions
Provide comprehensive care for patients requiring prolonged ventilation, ventilator weaning, and post-ICU respiratory rehabilitation
Manage hemodynamic instability, shock, and patients requiring vasopressor support and advanced monitoring
Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment, laboratory investigations, imaging, and diagnostic findings
Lead emergency resuscitation, rapid response interventions, and critical care consultations
Collaborate with cardiologists, anesthesiologists, thoracic surgeons, infectious disease specialists, nephrologists, and other multidisciplinary teams
Supervise and mentor ICU physicians, respiratory therapists, nurses, and junior medical professionals
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and long-term respiratory care
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and patient-safety standards
Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, teaching, research, and CME activities

Requirements

Qualifications

MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree
Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, or an equivalent recognized training pathway covering both specialties
Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant qualification
Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is highly desirable
Minimum 5-10 years of relevant post-specialization experience, with substantial experience in both Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine
Strong clinical experience in managing complex respiratory diseases and critically ill ICU patients
Demonstrated competence in mechanical ventilation, advanced airway management, bronchoscopy, and invasive ICU procedures
Experience in managing high-acuity ICU patients and complex pulmonary conditions
Eligible for DHA Consultant classification/license in Dubai, with the appropriate specialty privileges for both Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, subject to regulatory assessment
Excellent clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and patient-management skills

Benefits