About this role
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.
• 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
• 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.