The posting
Job Summary
A leading private hospital in the UAE is seeking a Western-qualified Consultant in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine to provide advanced care for patients with complex respiratory conditions and life-threatening critical illnesses. The role combines specialist respiratory medicine with intensive care management, supporting high-quality outcomes through evidence-based treatment and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, and respiratory failure.
- Assess and treat critically ill patients requiring intensive care and advanced respiratory support.
- Manage mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, and complex airway conditions.
- Perform or supervise diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy and pleural procedures, where appropriately trained.
- Manage sepsis, shock, and other critical medical emergencies in collaboration with the ICU team.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care with respiratory, emergency, and other specialist teams.
- Monitor patient progress, manage complications, and support safe discharge and follow-up planning.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and professional development.
Requirements
- Medical degree with recognized postgraduate specialist training in Pulmonary/Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.
- Consultant-level qualification such as UK CCT/CCST, American Board Certification in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, Canadian Royal College certification, Irish CSCST, or Australian/New Zealand specialist fellowship, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
- Extensive experience managing complex respiratory diseases and critically ill patients.
- Strong expertise in mechanical ventilation, respiratory failure, and intensive care management.
- Bronchoscopy and pleural-procedure experience is an advantage.
- Experience in a tertiary hospital or advanced ICU setting is preferred.
- Excellent clinical judgement, leadership, and multidisciplinary communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Medical insurance and annual air ticket.
- Paid annual leave.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Additional benefits in line with hospital policy.



