Job Description

Consultant -Infectious Diseases will provide specialist clinical care, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in a hospital setting in the UAE. He will work closely with physicians, nursing teams, microbiology, infection prevention and control, pharmacy, and other specialties to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level assessment and management of patients with infectious diseases.
• Diagnose and treat complex bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.
• Manage antimicrobial therapy and participate in antimicrobial stewardship programs.
• Provide consultation for inpatient and outpatient infectious disease cases.
• Support the management of sepsis and other serious infectious conditions.
• Advise on infection prevention, isolation precautions, and outbreak management.
• Collaborate with microbiology and laboratory teams regarding cultures, susceptibility testing, and diagnostic investigations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings and case discussions.
• Provide guidance on infection control policies and healthcare-associated infections.
• Contribute to education and training of residents, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with hospital policies and UAE healthcare regulations.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing medical education.

Provide on-call or emergency consultation services as required by the hospital

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Infectious Diseases and/or Internal Medicine.
• Appropriate consultant-level certification recognized by the relevant UAE health authority.
• Valid eligibility/licensure with the applicable UAE regulatory authority, DOH Abu Dhabi,.
• Relevant consultant-level clinical experience, preferably in a tertiary-care.
• Experience in antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control is desirable
• Experience managing complex and immunocompromised patients is an advantage.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification, where required by the facility.