Consultant Anesthesiologist Pain Medicine

Job Purpose:

To deliver specialized, evidence-based care in the management of acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain using interventional and non-interventional techniques. The Consultant will lead multidisciplinary approaches to pain relief and functional restoration, ensuring high standards of patient-centered care in line with SEHA protocols and international guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluate and manage patients with complex pain conditions, including neuropathic, musculoskeletal, postoperative, and cancer-related pain.

Perform interventional pain procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, facet joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and intrathecal therapies.

Develop individualized treatment plans integrating pharmacologic, physical, psychological, and procedural interventions.

Work closely with departments such as orthopedics, neurology, oncology, palliative care, and rehabilitation in a multidisciplinary setting.

Ensure the safe administration of anesthetics and sedation when required for pain procedures.

Lead and participate in inpatient and outpatient pain clinics, case reviews, and pain boards.

Monitor treatment outcomes, document procedures, and ensure accurate, timely entries in SEHA’s electronic health records system.

Supervise and educate junior doctors, residents, and allied health professionals in pain management principles.

Contribute to research, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of clinical guidelines for pain management within SEHA.

Adhere to infection control, patient safety, radiation safety, and regulatory compliance as per DOH and SEHA standards.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Basic Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.

Completion of residency in Anaesthesiology and fellowship in Anesthesiology

CCT UK, Arab Board, American Board, any Western Board Certification in Anaesthesiology with subspecialty training in IVF (e.g., ABA, FIPP, FRCA with Pain Medicine subspecialty, or equivalent).

Valid DOH Consultant License in Anaesthesiology with Pain Management, or eligibility to obtain it.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years post-specialty certification experience as a Consultant in Anaesthesiology with focused practice in Pain Medicine.

Demonstrated clinical competence in interventional pain procedures and multidisciplinary pain care models.

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is a flagship tertiary hospital in the UAE and the largest teaching medical center in Abu Dhabi. The hospital has pioneered multiple innovative medical technologies locally and regionally, establishing itself as a market leader and setting new benchmarks for the sector. Major achievements include; the first Transplant Center in the UAE and the sole provider of paediatric transplant services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest Cardiac Science program for paediatrics and adults and the only Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Program in Abu Dhabi, the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the region and outside the United States. SKMC is committed to providing exceptional and comprehensive adult surgical and medical services in its inpatient and outpatient facilities. SKMC also manages a Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory (BSL3) and a 125-bed Behavioural Sciences Pavilion, the largest mental care facility that provides adults and paediatrics services. Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

SEHA is committed to delivering world-class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.