Consultant Allergist and Immunologist

Job Description

About the job

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and compassionate Consultant Allergist and Immunologist to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of allergic, immunologic, and immune-mediated disorders in adult and pediatric patients. The role requires expertise in advanced diagnostic testing, immunotherapy, and evidence-based management to deliver exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage allergic conditions, including allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema (atopic dermatitis), food allergies, drug allergies, insect venom allergies, urticaria, angioedema, and anaphylaxis.
• Evaluate and treat primary and secondary immunodeficiency disorders, autoimmune diseases, and immune-mediated conditions within the scope of allergy and clinical immunology.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and allergy-focused evaluations.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic procedures such as skin prick testing, intradermal testing, patch testing, pulmonary function testing (where applicable), and laboratory investigations including IgE and immunologic studies.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, including allergen avoidance strategies, pharmacotherapy, immunotherapy (allergy desensitization), and biologic therapies where indicated.
• Administer and monitor allergen immunotherapy while ensuring appropriate management of adverse reactions.
• Manage emergency allergic conditions, including anaphylaxis, in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
• Educate patients and their families on allergy prevention, trigger avoidance, medication use, emergency action plans, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists, dermatologists, ENT specialists, pediatricians, gastroenterologists, and other multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in compliance with DHA regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing medical education activities.
• Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, and allied healthcare professionals where applicable.
• Ensure adherence to infection control standards, patient safety protocols, and ethical medical practices.
  

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Completion of a recognized Residency in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics.
• Fellowship or subspecialty training in Allergy and Clinical Immunology from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification or equivalent in Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
• DHA Eligibility Letter, DHA License, or eligibility for Consultant licensure in Dubai.
  

Experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years of post-specialization experience as a Consultant Allergist and Immunologist.
• Extensive experience in diagnosing and managing complex allergic and immunologic disorders, including administration of allergen immunotherapy and biologic therapies.
• Experience in a tertiary care hospital or internationally accredited healthcare institution is highly preferred.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced expertise in allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology.
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills.
• Proficiency in allergy testing, immunotherapy, and management of immunologic disorders.
• Excellent communication, patient counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and continuous professional development.
• High standards of professionalism, ethics, and patient-centered care.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.