Job description

JOB TITLE: Consultant Family Medicine – UAE LOCATION: UAE EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time SECTOR: Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group ABOUT THE ROLE A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its comprehensive primary care, preventive health, and chronic disease management services and is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Family Medicine to join its growing clinical team.
This role is designed for internationally trained family medicine consultants seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the opportunity to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population.
This opportunity is ideal for clinicians who combine advanced primary care expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to international healthcare standards.
ROLE OVERVIEW The successful candidate will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary primary care environment alongside specialists, nurses, allied healthcare professionals, and support teams, providing comprehensive, continuity-based healthcare supported by modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide comprehensive consultant-level primary care services for patients across all age groups, including acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and preventive healthcare needs.
• Diagnose and manage common medical conditions, chronic diseases, lifestyle-related disorders, vaccinations, health screenings, and wellness programs.
• Develop personalized care plans and ensure continuity of care through appropriate follow-up, monitoring, and patient education.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with specialists, diagnostic services, and allied healthcare teams to ensure integrated patient management.
• Provide evidence-based counselling related to family health, preventive medicine, occupational health, travel health, and lifestyle modification.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, patient safety, quality improvement, and adherence to international healthcare guidelines.
• Highly competitive tax-free salary package • Performance-based incentives where applicable • 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 LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT • Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance • DataFlow and credential verification support • Visa and regulatory processing assistance • Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable • Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE • Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.
• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations.
• Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.
HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates may apply with an updated CV and details of current licensing status / eligibility.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.
Applications are welcome from internationally trained Consultant Family Medicine candidates holding recognized qualifications such as: • American Board of Family Medicine • UK CCT / MRCGP • European Board / National Specialist Certification in Family Medicine • Royal College Certification (Canada) • Australian FRACGP / FACRRM • Arab Board • MD / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognized specialist qualification Applications are welcome from candidates across the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.