Emergency Medicine – Resident Medical Officer (GP / Specialist)

The Emergency Medicine Resident Medical Officer provides prompt assessment and initial treatment for adult and paediatric patients presenting with urgent or acute conditions. The role supports resuscitation and stabilisation, coordinates investigations and referrals, and communicates with senior clinicians about significant findings or changes in condition. Thorough documentation, timely decisions and coordinated handovers are vital to safe emergency care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients during assigned duty hours, obtain relevant histories, perform examinations and record findings accurately.
• Provide immediate management and stabilisation for emergency presentations, involving the appropriate specialist or consultant when required.
• Support resuscitation and emergency interventions within competence and assigned clinical privileges.
• Coordinate diagnostic investigations, referrals and ongoing management with consultants, nurses, laboratory, radiology and other departments.
• Document clinical justification for investigations and management decisions, using appropriate codes and required medical-record forms.
• Complete shift handovers, support inpatient teams when assigned and participate in quality, safety and continuing medical education activities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Medicine or an equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Postgraduate or MD qualification in Emergency Medicine is an advantage.
• Recent five years of experience in a busy Emergency Department; UAE experience is preferred.
• Applicable UAE medical licence or eligibility and the ability to join within two to three weeks may be prioritised.

Skills and Working Approach

Candidates should have calm clinical judgement, rapid assessment skills and the ability to prioritise several cases while remaining patient-centred. Clear communication, teamwork, reliable documentation and early escalation of deterioration are essential in an emergency environment.

Employment Details

Hospital-based role in Dubai. Duties may include shift and on-call coverage for emergency patients across age groups and require compliance with clinical governance, infection-control and patient-safety procedures.