Specialist Family Medicine

The Specialist in Family Medicine provides continuing primary care for patients across different ages and health needs. The position combines assessment and treatment of common conditions with prevention, follow-up and coordination across specialties, helping patients receive appropriate, safe and well-documented care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients, obtain medical histories and perform examinations relevant to the presenting concern.
• Diagnose and manage appropriate acute and chronic conditions within the recognised scope of Family Medicine.
• Order and interpret relevant investigations and adjust care plans as results or patient needs change.
• Provide preventive advice, health education, follow-up planning and support for long-term condition management.
• Refer patients to specialist, emergency or allied-health services when additional expertise is required.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate clinical information appropriately with patients and their families.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, team meetings and assigned on-call coverage where applicable.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A recognised medical degree and accepted postgraduate qualification in Family Medicine are required.
• Experience requirements depend on the applicable DOH professional qualification tier; a relevant post-qualification record is expected.
• A valid DOH Abu Dhabi licence or eligibility is expected.
• Candidates must maintain current medical registration and continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of primary-care protocols, patient safety and multidisciplinary referral pathways is important.

Skills and Professional Expectations

• Strong clinical reasoning and a comprehensive view of patient needs.
• Clear, respectful communication and shared decision-making.
• Good record keeping, time management and follow-up discipline.
• Commitment to evidence-based care and quality standards.

The successful candidate should maintain accurate records, communicate clearly and follow relevant safety, confidentiality, quality and professional standards. Teamwork, sound judgement and timely escalation of concerns are important.

Employment Details

This is a full-time opportunity based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Use the application link in this listing to submit your interest. Shift, roster, on-call or site duties depend on the role.