Doctor - Ground Medical Services (GMS)

As a Ground Medical Services Doctor, you will provide top-tier, evidence-based medical care for our passengers, aircrew, and staff. Your role is crucial in ensuring health and safety standards are met in line with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations, all while maintaining strict budgetary controls. You will offer medical recommendations and support for aircrew managing pre-departure and inflight medical emergencies, as well as for those ill or injured overseas. In this role, you will:

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain all necessary licenses to meet DHA (and GCAA, if required) requirements to practice as a licensed Doctor in Dubai. Fulfil continuing medical education (CME) requirements as stipulated.
• Pre-Departure Medical Advice: Provide telephone-based medical advice for passengers before departure, including gate screening and onboard assessments to determine fitness to travel.
• Inflight Medical Support: Offer telemedicine-supported medical advice for inflight passengers, aiding aircrew in managing medical concerns and emergencies. Assist the Captain and Network Control with decisions on diversions for life-threatening conditions and serious medical emergencies.
• Outstation Medical Support: Provide medical advice for outstation Flight Deck and Cabin Crew, including case management with local hospitals and medical providers, and assess their fitness to fly.

Qualifications & Experience

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below qualifications and requirements:

• Medical degree (MBChB, MBBS, MD, or equivalent) from an accredited university.
• Licensed as a Specialist or Consultant with DHA, or the ability to obtain such registration.
• Qualifications and experience satisfactory to the Emirates Airline Clinic privileging committee for credentialing in specific specialist area.
• Current medical registration with a recognized medical board or council. Fellowship or membership in a Royal College or equivalent is preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills (both internal and external).
• GCAA designation as an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) or the ability to obtain this designation is advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more.