Specialist Pulmonologist

We're Hiring | Specialist Pulmonologist

📍 Location: Sharjah

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experiencedSpecialist Pulmonologistto join a leading healthcare facility in Sharjah, UAE.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic respiratory diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung diseases, and complex pulmonary conditions. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, a patient-centered approach, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of patients withrespiratory and pulmonary disorders.
• Diagnose and manageasthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, and other respiratory conditions.
• Evaluate patients presenting withchronic cough, breathlessness, wheezing, chest discomfort, and abnormal pulmonary imaging findings.
• Manage acute respiratory illnesses and exacerbations of chronic pulmonary diseases.
• Assess and treat patients withpulmonary infections, pleural diseases, and respiratory complications associated with systemic illnesses.
• Conduct and interpretpulmonary function tests (PFTs), spirometry, bronchodilator reversibility testing, and other respiratory investigations.
• Interpret relevant diagnostic investigations, includingchest X-rays, CT scans, arterial blood gas analysis, and respiratory laboratory results.
• Perform or supervisediagnostic bronchoscopy and other pulmonary procedures, where appropriately trained and authorized.
• Evaluate and manage patients withobstructive sleep apnea and sleep-related breathing disorders, including coordination of sleep studies and appropriate treatment.
• Provide appropriate respiratory support, includingoxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation, within the authorized scope of practice.
• Evaluate and manage patients withpulmonary nodules, suspected lung malignancies, and complex respiratory conditions, coordinating specialist referrals when indicated.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, diagnostic investigations, and evidence-based guidelines.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust medical management according to patient response.
• Provide preventive respiratory care, including smoking cessation counseling, vaccination recommendations, and pulmonary rehabilitation referrals.
• Collaborate with intensivists, cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, radiologists, respiratory therapists, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients regarding respiratory disease management, inhaler techniques, medication adherence, lifestyle modification, and long-term pulmonary health.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance withMOHAP regulations, infection control, clinical governance, and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, teaching, and CME activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification inInternal Medicine, followed by appropriate subspecialty training inPulmonology / Respiratory Medicine, or an equivalent recognized pathway.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist qualification.
• Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training inPulmonary Medicine / Respiratory Medicineis highly desirable.
• Minimum3–5 years of relevant post-specialization experiencein Pulmonology is preferred.
• Strong clinical experience in managingasthma, COPD, respiratory infections, interstitial lung diseases, and complex pulmonary conditions.
• Demonstrated competence in interpretingpulmonary function tests, respiratory imaging, and other pulmonary diagnostic investigations.
• Experience inbronchoscopy, sleep medicine, non-invasive ventilation, or advanced pulmonary proceduresis an advantage.
• Eligible forMOHAP Specialist Pulmonology classification/licensein Sharjah, subject to applicable UAE PQR qualification and experience requirements.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and patient-management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.
• Professional development and CME opportunities.
• Modern, well-equipped pulmonology and respiratory diagnostic facilities.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.