# Specialist Critical Care

> Astra ProMed · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-23

**Salary:** unknown currency 540,000–660,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**We're Hiring |** Specialist Critical Care

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced **Specialist Critical Care** physician to join a leading healthcare facility in **Abu Dhabi, UAE**.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in **intensive care management, advanced life support, mechanical ventilation, and the treatment of critically ill patients**. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced specialists seeking career growth, a competitive salary, and a rewarding professional environment.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Assess, diagnose, and manage **critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)**.
-   Manage patients with **sepsis, septic shock, respiratory failure, ARDS, and multiorgan dysfunction**.
-   Provide advanced respiratory support, including **invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation**.
-   Perform **endotracheal intubation, central venous catheterization, arterial line placement, and other critical care procedures**, within authorized clinical privileges.
-   Monitor and manage hemodynamically unstable patients requiring **vasopressors and advanced organ support**.
-   Respond to medical emergencies and participate in **cardiopulmonary resuscitation and patient stabilization**.
-   Interpret diagnostic investigations, including **arterial blood gases, ECG, laboratory results, and medical imaging**.
-   Develop and implement individualized critical care treatment plans under applicable clinical protocols.
-   Collaborate with **intensivists, anesthesiologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, surgeons, and ICU nursing teams**.
-   Communicate effectively with patients' families regarding clinical conditions, treatment plans, and prognosis.
-   Ensure compliance with **DOH regulations, ICU protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards**.

## Requirements

### **Qualifications**

-   MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
-   Recognized postgraduate qualification in **Critical Care Medicine / Intensive Care Medicine**, or an accepted primary specialty with relevant critical care training.
-   Recognized specialist-level certification or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
-   **Internationally recognized qualifications and advanced critical care training** are highly desirable.
-   Minimum **3–5 years of relevant post-specialization experience** preferred, subject to applicable licensing requirements.
-   Strong expertise in **mechanical ventilation, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical patient stabilization**.
-   Valid **ACLS certification** or equivalent is preferred.
-   Eligible for the appropriate **DOH Specialist Critical Care classification/license** in Abu Dhabi, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements.

## Benefits

-   **Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits.**
-   Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi.
-   Modern intensive care units and advanced critical care technologies.
-   Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms.
-   Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities.
-   **Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.**

## Apply

[Apply at Astra ProMed](https://apply.workable.com/astra-promed-fzc/j/BA2248DD0D/apply)

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