Infectious Disease Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose, evaluate, and manage a wide range of infectious diseases, including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.

Assess and treat complex infections, including sepsis, tuberculosis, HIV-related infections, and travel-related diseases, as appropriate to the clinical setting.

Develop individualized treatment plans and prescribe appropriate antimicrobial therapy.

Review laboratory results, microbiological cultures, and other diagnostic investigations to guide treatment decisions.

Provide specialist consultation for patients with complicated or persistent infections.

Support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives to promote the appropriate use of antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents.

Collaborate with microbiology, intensive care, internal medicine, and other clinical teams.

Contribute to infection prevention and control practices, including outbreak investigation and communicable disease management.

Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and UAE healthcare regulations.

Requirements

Recognized postgraduate specialist qualification in Infectious Diseases or an equivalent relevant specialty.

Western board certification or equivalent recognized specialist credentials preferred.

Relevant clinical experience in diagnosing and managing infectious diseases in a hospital or multispecialty healthcare setting.

Strong knowledge of antimicrobial therapy, infectious disease diagnostics, and infection prevention and control.

Experience managing complex infections and collaborating with multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Eligibility for the appropriate UAE healthcare professional licence through DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, subject to the relevant authority’s requirements.

Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and patient-management skills.

Commitment to evidence-based medicine, patient safety, and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Employment benefits in accordance with the employer’s policy.

Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Professional development and career advancement opportunities.