Clinical Microbiologist

Your tasks

The successful candidate will support accurate diagnosis and management of infectious diseases through laboratory investigation, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, quality assurance, and collaboration with clinical teams.

• Oversee and interpret microbiological investigations involving bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.
• Review and validate laboratory results, including culture reports, microscopy findings, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Support the diagnosis and management of complex infectious diseases through accurate interpretation of microbiology results.
• Advise clinicians on appropriate specimen collection, diagnostic testing, and interpretation of microbiological findings.
• Provide guidance on antimicrobial selection and resistance patterns in collaboration with treating physicians and antimicrobial stewardship teams.
• Monitor emerging antimicrobial resistance and contribute to infection prevention and control initiatives.
• Support hospital infection surveillance and investigations of suspected healthcare-associated infections and outbreaks.
• Establish and maintain laboratory quality-control procedures in accordance with applicable standards.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety requirements, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with infectious disease specialists, infection-control teams, laboratory scientists, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognised institution, where required for the physician specialist pathway.
• Recognised postgraduate specialist qualification in clinical microbiology, medical microbiology, or an equivalent relevant specialty.
• UK CCT, American Board Certification, Australian specialist qualification, or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification is preferred.
• Relevant experience in clinical microbiology diagnostics, laboratory interpretation, and infectious disease investigations.
• Strong knowledge of antimicrobial susceptibility testing, infection control, and antimicrobial resistance.
• Experience with laboratory quality management systems and accreditation standards is desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Eligibility for the relevant professional licensing category in the UAE, subject to the health authority's qualification and experience requirements.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.
• Medical insurance and annual leave.
• Annual air travel benefits, where provided by the employer.
• Additional benefits in accordance with the employment package.
• Opportunity to work in a modern healthcare facility with established diagnostic laboratory services.