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About this role
A prestigious government healthcare facility in Dubai is seeking experienced Specialist and Consultant Clinical Microbiologists to join its expanding medical team.
This is an excellent opportunity for European-based medical professionals seeking to advance their careers in the UAE healthcare sector, offering an attractive tax-free salary, comprehensive employment benefits, and the opportunity to work within a well-established government healthcare environment.
Candidates holding UK CCT, Western Qualified, American Board, Australian Board, and German Board qualifications are particularly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and interpret clinical microbiology investigations to support accurate diagnosis and patient management.
- Identify and evaluate bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.
- Interpret culture results, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and other microbiological investigations.
- Provide expert advice on infectious disease diagnosis and antimicrobial treatment.
- Support infection prevention and control initiatives within the healthcare facility.
- Monitor antimicrobial resistance patterns and contribute to antimicrobial stewardship programmes.
- Collaborate with clinicians, laboratory professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensure laboratory quality standards, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in clinical audits, research, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical Microbiology or Medical Microbiology.
- Relevant post-specialisation clinical experience.
- Strong expertise in diagnostic microbiology and interpretation of laboratory results.
- Knowledge of antimicrobial susceptibility testing and infection control practices.
- Experience working in a recognised hospital or clinical laboratory environment.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Current professional registration in the country of practice.
Benefits
- Attractive tax-free salary.
- Accommodation or housing allowance.
- Annual return air tickets.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- Paid annual leave.
- Family benefits, subject to the employment package.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work in a prestigious government healthcare facility.