Job Description

DrExpat is hiring for Specialist Critical Care Medicine Jobs in Abu Dhabi with a well-established hospital offering advanced intensive care services, including ECMO and Cardiac ICU.

This opportunity is ideal for Critical Care Specialists with hands-on ECMO experience and expertise in managing complex cardiac ICU patients. Abu Dhabi offers world-class healthcare facilities, tax-free income, and excellent career growth for experienced intensivists.

As demand for highly skilled critical care physicians continues to grow across the UAE, Specialist Critical Care Medicine Jobs in Abu Dhabi provide outstanding opportunities to work with advanced life-support technologies and multidisciplinary ICU teams.

The Company

The client is a hospital in Abu Dhabi that has been serving the community for several decades. It offers inpatient care across various specialties and provides a wide range of healthcare services. The client is well-established and continues to deliver comprehensive medical care through its diverse specialties.

Role Overview – Specialist Critical Care Medicine (ECMO & Cardiac ICU)

As a Specialist in Critical Care Medicine, you will manage critically ill adult and cardiac ICU patients requiring advanced life support, ECMO therapy, and complex critical care interventions.

You will work alongside cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary ICU teams to deliver evidence-based critical care and improve patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill patients in Cardiac ICU and Intensive Care Units
• Assess, initiate, and manage ECMO therapy for eligible patients
• Provide advanced ventilatory support and hemodynamic management
• Perform invasive monitoring and critical care procedures
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary cardiac and critical care teams
• Participate in emergency response and rapid intervention for critically ill patients
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment plans
• Follow international ICU protocols and patient safety standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing medical education

Requirements

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognised institution
• Specialist qualification in Critical Care Medicine or Intensive Care Medicine
• Hands-on experience with ECMO in adult or pediatric patients
• Familiarity with Cardiac ICU protocols and advanced ventilatory support
• Specialist-level Critical Care certification required
• Eligible for DOH Specialist licensure
• Available to join within three months
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills

Salary & Benefits

Attractive Salary and Benefits Package

Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Annual Paid Leave
• End-of-Service Benefits as per UAE Labour Law
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a modern tertiary care hospital

Why Work as a Specialist Critical Care Physician in Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is home to some of the region’s most advanced tertiary hospitals, offering modern ICU facilities, ECMO programmes, and multidisciplinary cardiac care.

Working as a Specialist in Critical Care Medicine allows you to:

• Manage highly complex ICU and cardiac patients
• Gain advanced ECMO and critical care experience
• Work alongside internationally trained specialists
• Enjoy tax-free income and excellent quality of life
• Advance your career in one of the UAE’s leading healthcare systems

Apply for Specialist Critical Care Medicine Jobs in Abu Dhabi

If your qualifications match this opportunity and you are ready to advance your critical care career in the UAE, we would love to hear from you.

Send your CV to: [email protected]