Consultant Rheumatologist – UAE (Full‑time)

About the role

A leading internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its autoimmune and inflammatory joint disease services. The role offers a senior clinician the chance to work in a modern, quality‑driven environment with a diverse international patient base.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage inflammatory arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, connective‑tissue disease, vasculitis, gout, osteoporosis and other autoimmune disorders.
• Prescribe and monitor DMARDs, biologics, immunosuppressants and infusion therapies safely.
• Perform joint assessments, injections and musculoskeletal ultrasound where within scope.
• Coordinate care with nephrology, dermatology, pulmonology, ophthalmology, orthopedics and physiotherapy.
• Monitor disease progression, treatment response and medication‑related risks.
• Educate patients on disease control, medication safety, lifestyle modification and flare management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with UAE patient‑safety and infection‑control standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical governance, audit and quality‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Internationally trained Consultant Rheumatologist with recognised specialist qualification (e.g., American Board, UK CCT/MRCP, European Board, Canadian Royal College, Australian FRACP, Arab Board, DM/DNB/FCPS or equivalent).
• Eligibility for UAE medical licensing and facility credentialing.

Required skills

• DMARDs prescribing and monitoring
• Biologics and immunosuppressant therapy
• Joint injection techniques
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound

What we offer

• Highly competitive tax‑free salary package
• Performance‑based incentives
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education support
• Visa and onboarding assistance