A leading multispecialty hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is expanding its Respiratory Medicine and Pulmonary Care services and is seeking a qualified Consultant / Specialist Pulmonologist to join its multidisciplinary clinical team. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases within a modern hospital environment supported by advanced pulmonary diagnostics, imaging services, and critical care facilities.
This position offers the opportunity to work within an integrated respiratory care program managing a wide range of lung conditions, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, sleep-related breathing disorders, and complex pulmonary infections, while collaborating closely with critical care physicians, thoracic surgeons, and internal medicine specialists.
• Position: Consultant / Specialist Pulmonologist
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Healthcare Setting: Multispecialty hospital with respiratory medicine and critical care services
• Experience Required: Minimum 3+ years post specialist or board certification
• Practice Model: Combination of outpatient respiratory clinics, inpatient consultations, and pulmonary diagnostic procedures
The successful candidate will diagnose and manage respiratory and pulmonary disorders, ensuring evidence-based treatment and long-term disease management for patients with both acute and chronic lung conditions.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities – Pulmonology
• Diagnose and manage respiratory diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and bronchitis
• Evaluate and treat complex pulmonary conditions, such as interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension
• Perform and interpret pulmonary function tests (PFTs), spirometry, and other respiratory diagnostic investigations
• Conduct bronchoscopy and related pulmonary procedures where clinically indicated
• Manage sleep-related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, and coordinate sleep study evaluations
• Provide inpatient consultations for patients with acute respiratory failure and severe pulmonary infections
• Collaborate with critical care teams in the management of ventilated or critically ill respiratory patients
• Develop personalised treatment plans and long-term disease management strategies for chronic lung conditions
• Provide patient education on smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and preventive respiratory care
• Coordinate care with thoracic surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and internal medicine physicians when advanced treatment is required
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic medical records in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards
• Participate in clinical audits, respiratory care programs, and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure adherence to international respiratory medicine guidelines and UAE healthcare regulations
Qualifications & Board Recognition
Applications are welcome from physicians holding recognised specialist qualifications such as:
• American Board of Internal Medicine – Pulmonary Medicine
• UK CCT / MRCP / FRCP with Respiratory Medicine training
• European Board Certification in Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine
• Royal College Certification (Canada)
• Australian Fellowship (FRACP – Respiratory Medicine)
• Arab Board in Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine
• DM / DNB / FCPS Pulmonology or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for DOH / DHA / MOH licensing. Licensing guidance and support will be provided where applicable.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive tax-free physician salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Housing allowance or accommodation support
• Comprehensive family medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support
Licensing & Relocation Support
Full assistance will be provided for:
• DOH / DHA license conversion guidance
• Credential verification and documentation support
• Relocation assistance to Abu Dhabi / UAE
• Hospital onboarding and professional integration support
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