# Specialist Infectious Disease Physician Internationally Qualified | UAE

> SearchPlus HR · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-16

**Salary:** Up to unknown currency 60,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking a qualified Specialist or Consultant in Infectious Diseases to join a reputable healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of infectious diseases, including complex infections, antimicrobial-resistant organisms, and emerging infectious conditions, while ensuring compliance with international clinical standards and UAE healthcare regulations.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnose infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
    
-   Manage complex infections, including sepsis, bloodstream infections, pneumonia, meningitis, tuberculosis, HIV, and other communicable diseases.
    
-   Evaluate and treat infections in immunocompromised patients, including those undergoing cancer treatment or organ transplantation.
    
-   Develop individualized treatment plans and prescribe appropriate antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic therapies.
    
-   Provide expert guidance on antimicrobial stewardship, appropriate antibiotic use, resistance prevention, and treatment optimization.
    
-   Interpret laboratory investigations, microbiology cultures, antimicrobial susceptibility results, molecular diagnostic tests, and relevant imaging.
    
-   Assess and manage hospital-acquired infections, healthcare-associated complications, and infections involving multiple organ systems.
    
-   Collaborate with microbiologists, intensivists, surgeons, haematologists, oncologists, and other specialists to coordinate multidisciplinary patient care.
    
-   Support infection prevention and control programmes, outbreak investigations, and communicable disease management in accordance with applicable UAE public health requirements.
    
-   Provide consultation on complex infections, including those involving prosthetic devices, surgical sites, and vascular catheters.

## Requirements

-   Recognized medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
-   Recognized postgraduate specialist qualification in Infectious Diseases or an accepted equivalent specialty pathway.
-   International qualifications may include:
-   Relevant post-qualification experience as required by the applicable UAE licensing authority.
-   Eligibility for Specialist or Consultant classification under DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, subject to credential assessment and applicable Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).
-   Valid professional registration and Good Standing Certificate, where applicable.
-   Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.

-   Employment visa and medical insurance, subject to applicable regulations and employer policy.

-   Annual paid leave and end-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE labour law.

-   Annual air ticket or travel allowance, depending on employer policy.

-   Relocation assistance, where offered by the employer.

-   Opportunities to work in modern healthcare facilities with multidisciplinary teams.

-   Support with UAE healthcare licensing and recruitment, where applicable.

## Apply

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