Job Description: Consultant Family Medicine

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Excellence & Patient Care

• Deliver comprehensive primary care consultations, detailed clinical assessments, and physical examinations for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Diagnose and manage a wide spectrum of acute illnesses, minor injuries, and complex, multi-system chronic conditions (e.g., Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, asthma, and metabolic disorders) in accordance with local and international evidence-based guidelines.
• Formulate, implement, and monitor individualized, long-term patient care and treatment plans, ensuring robust follow-up and continuity of care.
• Perform minor outpatient procedures appropriate to the scope of family medicine (e.g., joint injections, minor wound care, skin biopsies, and basic cryotherapy).

2. Preventative Health & Wellness

• Design and execute preventive healthcare strategies, including routine health screenings, age-appropriate immunizations, cancer screenings, and early wellness interventions.
• Provide dedicated lifestyle counseling on nutrition, weight management, smoking cessation, stress reduction, and physical activity to optimize patient longevity and metabolic health.

3. Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Act as the primary patient advocate, coordinating seamless referrals to tertiary specialists, diagnostic services, and allied health professionals when medically indicated.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary clinical team (including nurses, specialists, and pharmacists) to deliver integrated, high-quality healthcare.

4. Clinical Governance & Administration

• Maintain flawless electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation in strict compliance with DHA regulations, Joint Commission International (JCI) standards, and institutional policies.
• Participate actively in clinical governance, peer reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety audits.
• Contribute to internal continuing medical education (CME) programs and stay current with advancements in primary care medicine.

Requirements & Qualifications

Licensing & Education

• Basic Medical Degree: MBBS or equivalent from a recognized university listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
• Specialty Qualification: Completion of formal higher professional training and Board Certification/Specialty Certificate in Family Medicine. Recognized Tier 1 or Tier 2 qualifications include:
  • USA: American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
  • UK: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) / MRCGP
  • Canada: Fellowship of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
  • Australia/NZ: Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
  • Arab Board / Local Equivalents: Arab Board Specialization or equivalent recognized by the DHA PQR (Professionals Qualification Requirements).
• DHA License: Must hold an active DHA Consultant License or a valid DHA Eligibility Letter as a Consultant in Family Medicine.

Experience

• Tier 1 Pathway: Minimum of 2 years of post-specialty continuous practice in a recognized multidisciplinary or hospital setting.
• Tier 2 Pathway: Minimum of 5 to 8 years of verified postgraduate clinical experience in the specialty.
• Proven track record working within culturally diverse patient environments.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional diagnostic, therapeutic, and clinical judgment.
• Advanced patient-centric communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong familiarity with Dubai's insurance workflows and regulatory documentation standards.

Standard Compensation & Benefits in Dubai

• Competitive, tax-free basic salary (often structured with performance-based productivity incentives).
• Comprehensive family medical insurance and malpractice/professional indemnity coverage.
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support.
• Annual return flight tickets to home country for the physician and immediate family.
• End-of-service gratuity and CME leave support.