Job Description

Overview

Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital is a state-of-the-art hospital serving Abu Dhabi’s Northern Emirates. With 200+ beds and JCI accreditation, it delivers world-class, community-focused care. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of M42’s renowned network (including Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Amana Healthcare, Mubadala Health Dubai, and Healthpoint), SSBZH stands at the forefront of medical innovation. The hospital is dedicated to improving health outcomes, facilitating access to quality care and addressing the unique needs of military personnel, their families, and the broader community in the Northern Emirates.

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Hospital (SSBZH), part of M42’s integrated healthcare network, is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Anesthesiologist to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive anesthesia services across a wide range of surgical specialties, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, perioperative care, pain management, and clinical excellence. The Consultant will work collaboratively with surgeons, intensivists, nursing teams, and allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes while contributing to education, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert anesthesia care for elective, emergency, and day-case surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
• Conduct thorough pre-anesthetic assessments and formulate individualized anesthesia plans.
• Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care in accordance with international best practices.
• Manage patients throughout the perioperative period, ensuring safe induction, maintenance, and recovery from anesthesia.
• Deliver acute and chronic pain management services, including regional anesthesia techniques where appropriate.
• Participate in the management of critically ill patients and provide airway management expertise when required.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies, including resuscitation and trauma cases.
• Ensure comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Practice within the scope of granted clinical privileges and maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.
  

Qualifications

• MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent medical qualification.
• Completion of a recognized specialty training program in Anesthesiology.
• Consultant qualification recognized by the UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), such as:
  • American Board Certification
  • Canadian Fellowship (FRCPC)
  • CCT/CCST or equivalent recognized qualification
• Minimum 3 years of post-certification experience as a Consultant Anesthesiologist.
• Valid DOH License as Consultant Anesthesiologist or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Strong clinical, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.