Consultant/Specialist Family Medicine

Role overview

A reputable healthcare provider in Dubai, UAE, is expanding its primary care services and seeking a qualified primary care physician specialising in family medicine to join its multidisciplinary clinical team. The position focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred medical care to a diverse community in a modern outpatient healthcare environment.

This role offers an opportunity to practise comprehensive family medicine within an integrated healthcare system supported by advanced diagnostics and specialist referral services.

Position: Family medicine physician
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Healthcare setting: Multispecialty hospital outpatient department
Experience required: Minimum of three years after specialist or board certification
Practice model: Outpatient primary care with integrated diagnostic and specialist referral support

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to individuals and families, focusing on preventive medicine, chronic disease management and long-term patient wellness.

Qualifications and board recognition

Applications are welcome from physicians holding recognised specialist qualifications, such as:

• American Board of Family Medicine
• UK CCT or MRCGP
• European board certification
• Royal College certification (Canada)
• Australian fellowship (FRACGP or FACRRM)
• Arab Board
• MD, DNB, FNB, DrNB, DM, FCPS or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification

Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for DHA, DOH or MOH licensing. Guidance and support are provided.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients of all ages, ensuring continuity of care and long-term patient management.
• Conduct detailed clinical assessments, medical examinations and diagnostic evaluations to diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular conditions, respiratory disorders, thyroid disease and metabolic disorders, in accordance with evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Deliver preventive healthcare services, including routine health screenings, immunisations, lifestyle counselling and early disease detection.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment and care plans, ensuring appropriate follow-up and monitoring of patient outcomes.
• Educate and counsel patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, nutrition and lifestyle modification.
• Coordinate referrals to specialist physicians and allied healthcare professionals when required, and ensure effective follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive electronic medical records and clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programmes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure integrated, high-quality patient care.
• Comply with UAE healthcare regulations, ethical medical practice standards and hospital policies.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive tax-free physician salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Housing allowance or accommodation support
• Comprehensive family medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity or malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education support

Licensing and relocation support

• Structured DHA, DOH or MOH licence conversion assistance
• DataFlow and credential verification support
• Visa processing assistance
• Relocation support for the physician and family

A dedicated onboarding framework ensures a smooth transition into clinical practice in the UAE.