ABOUT US

Fakeeh Health is a pioneering healthcare group brought to the UAE by the esteemed founders of Fakeeh Care Group, KSA. With a strong legacy in clinical excellence, research & innovation, and academic integration, Fakeeh Health stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering holistic, high-quality, and accessible healthcare.

Fakeeh Health includes a network of patient-focused facilities led by our flagship, Fakeeh University Hospital, where Person-Centered Care (PCC) guides both patient and employee experiences. As a Planetree-aligned organization, we foster a supportive and empowering work culture. Our network also includes Fakeeh MediCenters across Dubai for accessible primary care, the tech-enabled Fakeeh Smart Clinic for hybrid physical and virtual care, and Fakeeh DaySurge, focused on minimally invasive, same-day procedures.

Aligned with our organizational values and PCC goals, we value professionals who bring experience in community engagement or corporate social responsibility (CSR), as such backgrounds reflect our shared commitment to meaningful social impact and community upliftment.

JOB PURPOSE:

Performs assesment and management of patients in an evidence based approach ,according to standards of care and in compliance with FUH bylaw, policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Clinical 

• Provide comprehensive medical care to critically ill patients admitted to the ICU, including those with respiratory failure, sepsis, cardiac emergencies, and multi-system organ failure.
• Conduct thorough initial assessments, formulate diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans based on patient conditions and medical history.
• Perform and oversee invasive procedures, such as intubations, central line placements, and arterial catheterizations, ensuring adherence to sterile techniques and patient safety protocols.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, laboratory results, and clinical status to assess response to treatment and identify complications promptly.
• Adjust treatment plans as necessary in response to changes in patient condition, collaborating closely with ICU nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, including surgeons, pulmonologists, nephrologists, and other specialists, to coordinate patient care and treatment strategies.
• Communicate effectively with patients' families, providing updates on patient progress, discussing treatment options, and offering support and guidance during difficult times.
• Prescribe medications and administer treatments. Provide efficient and effective medical care following accepted professional clinical guidelines and standards of care, and as per assigned clinical privileges. 
• Refer patients under his/her care to other specialties when appropriate and indicated.
• Work with other colleagues in the department/section to provide 24/7 inpatient coverage based on a mutually agreed work schedule composed by the Chairperson of Department / Section Head.
• Respond to inpatients consultations and outpatient referrals by hospital colleagues within a timeframe that is appropriate to the clinical circumstances and according to hospital policies.
• Provide hands off/hand over sign out to other colleagues when cross covering the service or transferring care. 
• Ensure that discharge summaries are completed by the team, ideally at the time of discharge. Outpatient clinics will be conducted as mutually agreed in consultation.
• Give full explanation to patients on procedures and treatments and obtain informed consent from patients before undertaking procedures in accordance with the FUH policy.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records for all patients seen according to hospital policy.
• Keep family or significant others informed, where possible with the patient’s consent.
   

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• Contribute to the development of relevant departmental / Section plans and participate in relevant projects as directed by Chairperson of Department/Section Head.
• Review any plan for new technology or provision of service with the Chairperson of Department / Section Head before progression. 
• Demonstrate an awareness of insurance regulations and compensation and the implications on patient management associated with this.
• Participate in medical education of medical /nursing students as assigned by the Chairperson of Department /Section Head or their designee.
• Contribute to the departmental clinical quality assurance system, including clinical audit, review of patient care, updating clinical guidelines. 
• Attend departmental and organizational meetings as scheduled.
• Be available to cover their colleagues when they are sick or on leave (within the constraints of his/her existing workload).
• Adhere to departmental, organizational policies and procedures in alignment with DHA and JCI standards.

Admin

• Contributes to teaching rounds and teaching activities as requested by chairperson of medical department
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times 
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and represents FUH in a positive and professional manner in the community 
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of  responsibility and requirement of the job
• Demonstrates compassionate communication skills while providing support and care to the patients as patient is  the centre of our care
• Knowledge of safety and environmental concern according to Fakeeh Care Policies and procedure.
• Monitors and report any issues related to safety in the immediate work area, i.e. frayed or tattered electrical cords faulty equipments that possess a risk of staff operating it, maintaining a clean uncluttered working area

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Education, Qualifications & Skills:

Education, Qualifications & Skills:

• MD Critical Care
• Minimum 4-6 years post-specialization experience, with the most recent 3–4 years in a busy private hospital setting In UAE
• Strong decision-making and crisis management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patient-centered, compassionate, and culturally sensitive approach.
• Valid DHA license/eligibility is essential  as  Specialist Critical Care