Job description

Build a Rheumatology Practice Where Patient Demand Is Real

HealthHub Clinics, part of Al-Futtaim Health, is seeking an experienced Specialist Rheumatologist to join our established outpatient clinic in Al Karama, Dubai.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a Rheumatologist who wants to build a sustainable outpatient practice within a trusted healthcare network, supported by strong internal referrals, multidisciplinary clinical teams, and access to a diverse community patient base.

Rheumatology is a highly valued specialty within our clinical network, supporting patients with chronic inflammatory, autoimmune, musculoskeletal, and pain-related conditions that require continuity, trust, and long-term specialist care.

If you are looking for a role where you can build strong patient relationships, shape a growing service, and work within a supportive outpatient environment, we would be keen to hear from you.

Why Join HealthHub?

Build Your Own Patient Base

Develop a loyal rheumatology patient following within a busy community clinic setting, supported by HealthHub’s established brand and growing patient demand.

Strong Internal Referral Network

Work closely with General Practitioners, Family Medicine Physicians, Internal Medicine, Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy, and other specialties to support early diagnosis, continuity of care, and long-term disease management.

Focus on Outpatient Rheumatology

This is an OPD-focused role, ideal for a physician who enjoys consultation-based care, chronic disease management, follow-up planning, and patient education.

We offer flexible options depending on candidate availability and business requirements:

Full-Time opportunities

CBD engagement models

5-day working week

Structured clinic schedules

Supportive Clinical Environment

You will work within a multidisciplinary team with operational, nursing, and administrative support, allowing you to focus on clinical care and patient outcomes.

Attractive Package

Competitive salary

Incentive structure

Health insurance

Life assurance

Annual leave

Professional development support

About the Role

As a Specialist Rheumatologist, you will provide specialist-level care for patients with rheumatological, autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal conditions.

You will manage both new and follow-up patients, develop long-term treatment plans, monitor therapeutic response, and support patients through complex chronic disease pathways.

This role is particularly suited to a proactive Rheumatologist who is confident managing outpatient demand and building a recognised service within a community-based healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist rheumatology consultations in an outpatient clinic setting.

Diagnose and manage inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, osteoporosis, chronic pain conditions, and autoimmune disorders.

Prescribe, monitor, and optimise treatment plans, including DMARDs and biologic therapies where clinically appropriate.

Perform joint assessments and outpatient procedures such as joint injections where applicable.

Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and relevant investigations.

Develop long-term follow-up plans for chronic rheumatology patients.

Collaborate with Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and other specialties.

Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment options, medication use, lifestyle management, and long-term disease control.

Maintain accurate medical records in line with clinical governance and regulatory standards.

Participate in clinical audit, CME, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Essential Requirements

Specialist Rheumatologist with UAE professional registration or eligibility.

DHA, DOH/HAAD, or MOH specialist licence preferred.

Completion of recognised specialist qualification approved by UAE regulatory authorities.

Minimum 5 years’ post-specialist experience preferred.

Strong outpatient rheumatology experience.

Confident managing chronic inflammatory, autoimmune, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Experience prescribing and monitoring DMARDs and biologic therapies.

Excellent patient communication and follow-up management skills.

Fluent English language skills.

Arabic language skills are advantageous but not mandatory.

Preferred Experience

Previous UAE clinical experience.

Existing patient following or confidence in building a patient base.

Experience in high-volume outpatient or community clinic settings.

Experience working closely with Physiotherapy, Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, and Primary Care.

Familiarity with the Al Karama or similar community catchment area.