Consultant ICU - Pediatrics or Adult

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 01/19/2026

A leading hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking highly qualified Consultant Intensive Care Physicians for Adult ICU and Pediatric ICU services. Candidates must hold Tier 1 (Western-trained) qualifications in line with DOH PQR requirements and be eligible for DOH Consultant licensure . The role involves delivering advanced critical care services in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide consultant-level critical care management for adult and/or pediatric patients in ICU

Perform comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and ongoing management of critically ill patients

Lead multidisciplinary ICU teams , including registrars, residents, nursing staff, and allied health professionals

Perform and supervise advanced life-support procedures , invasive monitoring, and ventilatory management

Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia, Surgery, Pediatrics, and subspecialty teams

Ensure compliance with hospital policies, DOH regulations, and international critical care standards

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and reporting

Participate in clinical governance, audits, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives

Support teaching, mentoring, and training of junior medical staff

Provide on-call consultant cover as per hospital rota

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements (DOH PQR – Tier 1)

Medical Degree from a recognised institution

American Board Certification

Canadian Board Certification

Australian / New Zealand Fellowship

Irish Board Certification

Specialty training in Intensive Care Medicine / Critical Care , including:

Adult ICU and/or

Pediatric ICU (PICU)

Eligible for DOH Consultant license in Intensive Care Medicine (Adult or Pediatric)

Minimum 3–5 years’ post-specialist / post-board experience at Consultant level

Excellent clinical judgement and leadership skills

Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage)

Preferred Qualifications

Dual training or experience in Adult & Pediatric ICU

Fellowship training in Critical Care / Pediatric Critical Care

Experience in tertiary or teaching hospitals

Prior experience in GCC or internationally accredited hospitals

What’s on Offer

Competitive tax-free consultant salary

State-of-the-art ICU facilities and technology

Support with DOH licensing and relocation (as per hospital policy)

Opportunity to work in a highly reputable Abu Dhabi healthcare institution.

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