Consultant Emergency Medicine

Company Description International Modern Hospital (IMH), established in 2005, is a tertiary multi-specialty hospital offering advanced medical and surgical care. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities designed to manage a broad spectrum of acute and complex conditions. IMH provides comprehensive treatment for all types of medical and surgical emergencies, supported by experienced multidisciplinary teams. The hospital is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care in a modern clinical environment. Professionals joining IMH can expect a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Consultant Emergency Medicine role based in Dubai. The Consultant will provide expert assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, and ongoing management of patients presenting with medical, surgical, and trauma emergencies. Responsibilities include supervising junior doctors and nursing staff, leading resuscitation and trauma calls, and ensuring timely triage and prioritization of cases. The role involves ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, initiating appropriate treatment plans, coordinating referrals with other specialties, and ensuring continuity of care. The Consultant will participate in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, protocol development, and regular departmental meetings, as well as support teaching and training activities within the Emergency Department.

Qualifications

• Board certification or equivalent specialist qualification in Emergency Medicine (or relevant acute care specialty), with valid professional licensure or eligibility for licensure in the UAE.
• Extensive clinical experience in emergency and acute care settings, including management of polytrauma, cardiac emergencies, pediatric emergencies, and complex medical cases.
• Strong skills in advanced life support (e.g., ACLS, ATLS, PALS or equivalents) and proficiency in emergency procedures such as airway management, intubation, central line insertion, chest tube placement, and point-of-care ultrasound.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in high-pressure environments, including team coordination during resuscitations, effective delegation, and mentoring of junior clinicians and nursing staff.
• Excellent clinical decision-making, diagnostic reasoning, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and culturally diverse team, and to communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Experience with electronic medical records, clinical documentation, and adherence to hospital policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, participation in quality improvement and audit activities, and involvement in teaching or training programs.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); additional language skills relevant to the region are an advantage.