Consultant / Specialist Pulmonologist - Respiratory & Lung Medicine

Overview

• 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.

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

& 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

• 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