Family Medicine Consultant / Specialist – Dubai

About the role

A reputable multispecialty hospital in Dubai is expanding its primary care services and seeks a qualified Family Medicine Physician to join its outpatient department. The role offers the chance to deliver comprehensive, patient‑centred care within an integrated system that provides advanced diagnostics and specialist referral support.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary healthcare to individuals and families across all age groups, ensuring continuity of care.
• Conduct detailed clinical assessments, examinations and diagnostic evaluations for acute and chronic conditions.
• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic disorders following evidence‑based guidelines.
• Deliver preventive services including health screenings, immunisations, lifestyle counselling and early disease detection.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, monitor outcomes and ensure appropriate follow‑up.
• Educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, nutrition and lifestyle modification.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and allied health professionals and oversee follow‑up care.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Required profile

• Board‑certified or specialist qualification in Family Medicine (e.g., American Board of Family Medicine, UK CCT/MRCGP, European Board, Royal College, Australian Fellowship, Arab Board, MD/DNB/FNB/DrNB/DM/FCPS or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years post‑specialist or board certification experience in outpatient primary care.
• Eligibility for DHA/DOH/MOH licensing in the UAE (support provided).

Required skills

• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.