Family Medicine Consultant/Specialist

Client of Health7Careers

Role Overview

• Position: Family Medicine Physician

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Healthcare Setting: Multispecialty hospital outpatient department

• Experience Required: Minimum 3+ years post 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 while focusing on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and long-term patient wellness.

Qualifications & Board Recognition

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

• American Board of Family Medicine

• UK CCT / MRCGP

• European Board Certification

• Royal College Certification (Canada)

• Australian Fellowship (FRACGP / FACRRM)

• Arab Board

• MD, DNB, FNB, DrNB, DM, FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification

Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for DHA / DOH / MOH license guidance and support provided.

Key Responsibilities – Family Medicine

• Provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients across all age groups, 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 medical conditions.

• Manage chronic diseases such as 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 initiatives.

• Develop and implement individualised treatment and care plans, ensuring appropriate follow-up and monitoring of patient outcomes.

• Provide patient education and counselling 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 programs.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure integrated and high-quality patient care.

• Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, ethical medical practice standards, and hospital policies.