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 UAE is expanding its continuity-based primary care, preventive health and chronic disease management services and is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Family Medicine to join its growing clinical team.
The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the ability to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced clinical expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.
ROLE OVERVIEW The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, nurses, allied health professionals and modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide comprehensive primary care for patients across age groups, including acute, chronic and preventive health needs.
• Manage common conditions, chronic diseases, vaccinations, screening and lifestyle risk reduction.
• Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with specialists, diagnostics and allied health teams.
• Deliver evidence-based counselling for family health, occupational health, travel medicine and wellness where applicable.
• Maintain high standards for clinical documentation, patient education and follow-up planning.
• Participate in quality improvement, preventive care campaigns and patient safety initiatives.
• 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 recognised qualifications such as: • American Board of Family Medicine • UK CCT / MRCGP • European / national family medicine specialist recognition • Royal College Certification (Canada) • Australian FRACGP / FACRRM • Arab Board • MD / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.