Consultant - Infectious Disease

Role Overview

Consultant – Infectious Disease at NMC Healthcare, providing specialist clinical care in a hospital setting in the United Arab Emirates.

Role Purpose

Deliver consultant-level assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment and Management

• Provide consultant-level assessment and management of patients with infectious diseases.
• Diagnose and treat complex bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.
• Support the management of sepsis and other serious infectious conditions.

Antimicrobial Therapy and Stewardship

• Manage antimicrobial therapy and participate in antimicrobial stewardship programs.
• Advise on infection prevention, isolation precautions, and outbreak management.
• Provide guidance on infection control policies and healthcare-associated infections.

Consultation and Collaboration

• Provide consultation for inpatient and outpatient infectious disease cases.
• Collaborate with microbiology and laboratory teams regarding cultures, susceptibility testing, and diagnostic investigations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings and case discussions.
• Provide on-call or emergency consultation services as required by the hospital.

Education and Professional Development

• Contribute to education and training of residents, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing medical education.

Compliance and Documentation

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with hospital policies and UAE healthcare regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 and licensure with the applicable UAE regulatory authority, DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Relevant consultant-level clinical experience, preferably in a tertiary-care setting.
• 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.