Roles & Responsibilities

Position Overview A leading Tier-1 hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Consultant / Staff Physician in Pain Medicine to join its multidisciplinary pain management services. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, evidence-based pain assessment and treatment for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions, working closely with surgical, medical, and rehabilitation teams.

This role offers a competitive tax-free compensation package, strong institutional support, and the opportunity to practice in a modern, well-equipped healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pain assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients with acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain

Develop and implement individualized pain management plans, incorporating pharmacologic, interventional, and multidisciplinary approaches

Perform interventional pain procedures as appropriate (e.g., nerve blocks, epidural injections, radiofrequency procedures) within credentialed scope

Collaborate with anesthesiology, oncology, surgery, rehabilitation, and primary care teams

Participate in multidisciplinary pain clinics and case discussions

Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust care plans to ensure optimal patient comfort and safety

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards

Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives

Contribute to patient education and chronic pain self-management strategies

Participate in on-call or after-hours coverage as required by the department

Support teaching, supervision, and CME activities when applicable

Preferred Experience

Experience in tertiary or multidisciplinary pain centers

Expertise in interventional pain techniques and multimodal pain management

Experience managing complex chronic pain and cancer pain cases

Prior international or Middle East practice experience is advantageous but not required

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications

Medical Degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) from a recognized institution

Completed specialist training in a relevant base specialty (e.g., Anesthesiology, Neurology, PM&R, or related field)

Formal subspecialty training or fellowship in Pain Medicine from an accredited program

Recognized Specialist or Consultant certification (e.g., Arab Board, European Board, UK CCT, US Board, or equivalent)

Eligibility for DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi) licensure at Specialist or Consultant level

Minimum 3 5 years post-qualification experience preferred (requirements vary by grade)

Strong clinical judgment, procedural skills, and patient-centered approach