Consultant Family Medicine

Main Purpose of the Role

Key Responsibility Areas

• Provide comprehensive and high-quality clinical care to patients in a timely and effective manner
• Maintain integrity and professionalism in all patient interactions and medical decisions

• Identify, manage, and mitigate clinical risks associated with direct patient care
• Adhere strictly to patient safety protocols and clinical risk policies

• Ensure full compliance with clinical governance frameworks, internal quality standards, and UAE healthcare legislation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical documentation in line with regulatory requirements

• Continuously pursue professional growth through active learning, medical research, and participation in training initiatives
• Mentor junior doctors, medical students, and contribute to institutional knowledge-sharing

Education Requirements

• Essential: Basic medical degree and completion of a recognized higher education program (fellowship/diploma) by the UAE healthcare authority
• Certification: Registered in a recognized specialty with the relevant UAE healthcare regulator
• Life Support: Active and valid certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, or NRP
• Desired: Specialty-specific advanced certifications

Experience Requirements

• Essential: 3–5 years of post-qualification experience at Consultant level
• Desired: Minimum 1 year of Consultant-level practice in a Tier 1 country, as defined by the UAE healthcare regulator

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to facilitate clinical clerkship and mentorship for junior staff and medical students
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems
• Strong understanding of clinical audit standards and processes
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English (written and verbal); Arabic language skills are an advantage