Consultant in Stroke Medicine Western Qualified -Multispecialty Healthcare

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join a leading healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialist care for patients with acute stroke, transient ischaemic attacks (TIA), and complex cerebrovascular conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with acute stroke and cerebrovascular emergencies.
• Oversee acute stroke management pathways, including thrombolysis and thrombectomy referral decisions.
• Manage ischaemic stroke, haemorrhagic stroke, TIA, and other complex cerebrovascular conditions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with neurology, emergency medicine, radiology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation teams.
• Develop treatment plans for stroke prevention, recovery, and long-term patient management.
• Supervise and support junior medical staff and contribute to clinical training.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of stroke-care protocols.

Requirements

• Recognised postgraduate specialist qualification in Stroke Medicine or Neurology, with appropriate subspecialty training and experience in stroke care.
• Western specialist qualification or board certification from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Western Europe.
• Relevant specialist registration in the country of practice, where applicable.
• Extensive clinical experience in acute stroke management and cerebrovascular medicine.
• Demonstrated expertise in stroke protocols, thrombolysis, and multidisciplinary stroke care.
• Eligibility for the relevant UAE health authority licence (DHA, DOH, or MOHAP), subject to qualification and experience assessment.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual air ticket.
• Accommodation or housing allowance, depending on the facility.
• Family benefits, where applicable.
• Opportunities to work in leading government and private healthcare facilities.