Requirements
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to individuals and families while focusing on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and long-term patient wellness. Applicants must hold recognized specialist qualifications and meet eligibility requirements for DHA/DOH/MOH license. Key responsibilities include providing primary healthcare services, conducting clinical assessments, managing chronic diseases, delivering preventive healthcare, developing treatment plans, coordinating referrals, maintaining electronic medical records, and participating in clinical governance.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Healthcare
Company Industry
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Services
Role overview
A reputable healthcare provider in Dubai, UAE is expanding its primary care services and is seeking a qualified primary care physician specialising in family medicine to join its multidisciplinary clinical team. The position focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred medical care to a diverse community within a modern outpatient healthcare environment.
This role offers an opportunity to practice comprehensive family medicine while working within an integrated healthcare system supported by advanced diagnostics and specialist referral services.
Position: Family medicine physician
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Healthcare setting: Multispecialty hospital outpatient department
Experience required: Minimum 3+ years post specialist or board certification
Practice model: Outpatient primary care with integrated diagnostic and specialist referral support
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to individuals and families while focusing on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and long-term patient wellness.
Qualifications & board recognition
Applications are welcome from physicians holding recognised specialist qualifications such as:
American Board of Family Medicine
UK CCT / MRCGP
European Board Certification
Royal College Certification (Canada)
Australian Fellowship (FRACGP / FACRRM)
Arab Board
MD, DNB, FNB, DrNB, DM, FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for DHA / DOH / MOH license; guidance and support provided.
Requirements
Key responsibilities – family medicine
Provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients across all age groups, ensuring continuity of care and long-term patient management.
Conduct detailed clinical assessments, medical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations to diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular conditions, respiratory disorders, thyroid disease, and metabolic disorders in accordance with evidence-based clinical guidelines.
Deliver preventive healthcare services, including routine health screenings, immunisations, lifestyle counselling, and early disease detection initiatives.
Develop and implement individualised treatment and care plans, ensuring appropriate follow-up and monitoring of patient outcomes.
Provide patient education and counselling on health maintenance, disease prevention, nutrition, and lifestyle modification.
Coordinate referrals to specialist physicians and allied healthcare professionals when required and ensure effective follow-up care.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive electronic medical records and clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety programs.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure integrated and high-quality patient care.
Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, ethical medical practice standards, and hospital policies.
Benefits
Compensation & benefits
Competitive tax-free physician salary
Performance-based incentives
Housing allowance or accommodation support
Comprehensive family medical insurance
Annual return flight tickets
Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
Continuing medical education support
Licensing & relocation support
Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
DataFlow and credential verification support
Visa processing assistance
Relocation support for physician and family
A dedicated onboarding framework ensures a smooth transition into clinical practice in the UAE.
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