Consultant Anesthesia

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Healthpoint is a multi-specialty hospital offering a wide range of primary and specialty care services. Based in Abu Dhabi, it serves patients from the UAE and around the world. Committed to elevating patient care to the highest standards, Healthpoint has been recognized by numerous renowned international awarding and accrediting bodies.

Healthpoint is seeking an experienced and patient-centred Consultant Anaesthetist to provide comprehensive perioperative care across a broad range of surgical specialties. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering safe and effective anaesthesia services, managing complex clinical cases, supporting critical care and pain management services, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve exceptional patient outcomes and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert anaesthetic care for elective, emergency, and complex surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments, anaesthesia planning, and risk evaluation.
• Administer and monitor general, regional, and local anaesthesia techniques in accordance with established clinical standards.
• Manage post-operative recovery, pain control, and perioperative complications.
• Provide airway management and resuscitation support during emergencies and critical care situations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions to optimise patient care and surgical outcomes.
• Support the management of critically ill patients and contribute to intensive care services when required.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Supervise and mentor junior physicians and other healthcare professionals where applicable.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement programmes.
• Participate in departmental meetings, audits, continuing medical education, and research activities.
• Adhere to all organisational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
  
  

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a recognised residency training programme in Anaesthesiology.
• Fellowship or Board Certification in Anaesthesiology such as Arab Board, Saudi Board, Jordanian Board, Egyptian Board, UK CCT/CESR, American Board, Canadian Fellowship, Australian Fellowship, or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Eligibility for or possession of a Department of Health (DOH) licence as a Consultant Anaesthetist in Abu Dhabi.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-certification experience at Consultant level in a reputable hospital setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in perioperative medicine, difficult airway management, regional anaesthesia, and complex surgical anaesthesia.
• Experience supporting surgical specialties such as orthopaedics, general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, ENT, and other subspecialties.
• Strong clinical judgement with the ability to manage high-acuity and critically ill patients.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records systems and clinical documentation.
• Commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development.