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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 primary healthcare and ambulatory care services and is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Family Medicine to join its growing multidisciplinary clinical team.
The role is designed for internationally trained physicians seeking career advancement, continuity of patient care, 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 broad clinical expertise with preventive healthcare, chronic disease management, patient-centred communication, and a commitment to international healthcare standards.
ROLE OVERVIEW The successful candidate will provide comprehensive primary care services across all age groups within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment supported by specialist physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and modern diagnostic facilities.
The consultant will play a key role in preventive medicine, health promotion, early diagnosis, chronic disease management, and coordination of specialist care while maintaining continuity of care for patients and families.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions across all age groups.
Deliver preventive healthcare services, including health screening, immunisations, lifestyle counselling, and wellness programmes.
Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, cardiovascular disease, and other long-term conditions using evidence-based guidelines.
Diagnose and treat common medical conditions while coordinating timely referrals to specialists when required.
Perform outpatient procedures appropriate to Family Medicine practice and manage minor emergencies presenting to the clinic.
Promote continuity of care through patient education, follow-up, and comprehensive care planning.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimise patient outcomes and integrated care pathways.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation, comply with medico-legal requirements, and uphold patient safety and quality standards.
Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, continuing medical education, and accreditation activities.
• 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.
Requirements Applications are welcome from internationally trained Consultant Family Medicine physicians holding recognised qualifications such as: American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) UK CCT in General Practice / MRCGP Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Family Medicine (CCFP) Australian FRACGP or FACRRM European Specialist Qualification in Family Medicine / General Practice Arab Board of Family Medicine MD / DNB / FCPS / MMed or equivalent recognised specialist qualification in Family Medicine