The posting
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join a leading healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialist care for patients with acute stroke, transient ischaemic attacks (TIA), and complex cerebrovascular conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with acute stroke and cerebrovascular emergencies.
- Oversee acute stroke management pathways, including thrombolysis and thrombectomy referral decisions.
- Manage ischaemic stroke, haemorrhagic stroke, TIA, and other complex cerebrovascular conditions.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care with neurology, emergency medicine, radiology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation teams.
- Develop treatment plans for stroke prevention, recovery, and long-term patient management.
- Supervise and support junior medical staff and contribute to clinical training.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of stroke-care protocols.
Requirements
- Recognised postgraduate specialist qualification in Stroke Medicine or Neurology, with appropriate subspecialty training and experience in stroke care.
- Western specialist qualification or board certification from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Western Europe.
- Relevant specialist registration in the country of practice, where applicable.
- Extensive clinical experience in acute stroke management and cerebrovascular medicine.
- Demonstrated expertise in stroke protocols, thrombolysis, and multidisciplinary stroke care.
- Eligibility for the relevant UAE health authority licence (DHA, DOH, or MOHAP), subject to qualification and experience assessment.
Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual air ticket.
- Accommodation or housing allowance, depending on the facility.
- Family benefits, where applicable.
- Opportunities to work in leading government and private healthcare facilities.



