Family Medicine Consultant/Specialist – UAE Primary Care

About the role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its continuity‑based primary care, preventive health and chronic disease management services and is seeking an experienced Family Medicine Consultant/Specialist to join its clinical team. The role offers an opportunity for an internationally trained family medicine physician to work within a modern, quality‑driven healthcare environment serving a diverse patient population.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, addressing acute, chronic and preventive health needs.
• Diagnose and manage common medical conditions and long‑term diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
• Deliver preventive services including vaccinations, health screenings, lifestyle counselling and risk‑factor management.
• Coordinate referrals and ensure continuity of care with specialists, diagnostic services and allied health professionals.
• Offer evidence‑based counselling on family health, occupational health, travel medicine and general wellness.
• Monitor patients through follow‑up appointments and develop individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, patient education records and follow‑up plans.
• Participate in quality‑improvement, preventive health initiatives and patient‑safety programmes.

Required profile

• Internationally trained Family Medicine Consultant or Specialist with recognised qualification (e.g., American Board of Family Medicine, UK CCT/MRCGP, European or National Family Medicine Specialist, Royal College Certification, Canadian FRACGP/FACRRM, Arab Board, MD/DNB/FCPS).
• Eligibility for UAE medical licensing and compliance with the healthcare facility’s credentialing requirements.
• Candidates from the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa or South America are welcome, subject to licensing eligibility.
• Strong clinical judgement, commitment to evidence‑based practice and patient safety.
• Excellent communication skills for culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance.
• Interest in long‑term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.

What we offer

• Highly competitive tax‑free salary package with 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, including DHA/DOH/MOH license conversion support.
• Relocation guidance for physician and family, with dedicated onboarding support.