Specialist Critical Care Medicine

The Critical Care Specialist (Intensivist) is responsible for managing critically ill patients in the ICU and other high-dependency areas. The role involves advanced clinical decision-making, life support management, and coordination of multidisciplinary care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to patients with life-threatening conditions in the ICU and critical care units.
• Perform advanced diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic interventions for patients requiring intensive monitoring and life support.
• Manage ventilator support, hemodynamic monitoring, sedation, and nutritional needs of critically ill patients.
• Lead and coordinate resuscitation and emergency response efforts, including CPR and code blue situations.
• Collaborate with consultants, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing teams to ensure integrated patient care.
• Participate in daily ICU rounds, case discussions, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient progress, procedures, and clinical decisions in line with UAE healthcare regulations.
• Implement and adhere to ICU protocols, infection control standards, and safety policies.
• Guide, mentor, and train junior doctors, ICU nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Engage in continuous medical education (CME) and stay updated on evidence-based critical care practices.

Qualifications

• Education: MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized university.
• Specialization: MD / DM / Fellowship / Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, or Pulmonology with ICU training.
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years post-specialization ICU experience (UAE/GCC experience preferred).

Core Competencies

• Expertise in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and emergency procedures.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to make rapid decisions under pressure.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered approach.
• Familiarity with advanced ICU technology and electronic medical record systems.

Working Conditions

• Hospital-based intensive care or critical care unit setting.
• Rotational shifts including nights, weekends, and on-call duties.
• Exposure to high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environments.