Role Overview

This is an outpatient‑based (OPD) rheumatology role based at our HealthHub Clinic in Al Karama, Dubai.

The position is well suited to a Specialist Rheumatologist with strong outpatient experience who is comfortable managing chronic disease pathways, long‑term follow‑up, and high patient volumes in a community clinic setting.

Candidates already familiar with the Al Karama catchment area or patient demographic will be well positioned, though this is not a mandatory requirement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive specialist rheumatology care in line with best‑practice clinical guidelines and Al‑Futtaim Health Medical Staff Bylaws

Assess, diagnose, and manage a broad range of rheumatological and musculoskeletal conditions, including inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, osteoporosis, and chronic pain conditions

Conduct detailed outpatient consultations and manage long‑term treatment plans

Prescribe and monitor pharmacological therapies, including DMARDs and biologics, in line with clinical protocols

Perform joint examinations and outpatient procedures where applicable (e.g. joint injections)

Order and interpret relevant laboratory tests and imaging investigations

Counsel patients on diagnosis, treatment options, medication use, and lifestyle modification

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical records

Collaborate with physiotherapy, orthopaedics, primary care physicians, and other specialists to optimise patient outcomes

Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental development activities

Engage in continuing medical education and remain current with advances in rheumatology practice

Skills

Candidate Profile

DHA‑licensed or DHA‑eligible Specialist Rheumatologist

Strong clinical competence across general rheumatology in an OPD setting

Comfortable managing chronic conditions and long‑term patient follow‑up

Experience working in a busy outpatient or community clinic environment

Excellent communication skills with patients and multidisciplinary teams

Patient‑focused, ethical, and quality‑driven in clinical practice

Team‑oriented, reliable, and adaptable

Familiarity with the Al Karama area or similar high‑volume catchments is an advantage

Arabic language skills are an advantage

Qualifications and Experience

MBBS / MBChB or equivalent from an accredited institution

Completion of a recognised specialty qualification approved by DHA, HAAD, or MOH (UAE)

Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience at specialist level

Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Fluency in English (spoken and written); Arabic is an advantage

Publications in peer‑reviewed journals are advantageous but not mandatory