Associate Staff Physician - Occupational Health

Client of First Medical Center; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 486,000 - 594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing support

Annual flights

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Client of First Medical Center in Abu Dhabi seeks an Associate Staff Physician specializing in Occupational Health to oversee employee health, safety and prevention of work-related illness. You will perform health assessments, advise on fitness for work and coordinate with HR and safety teams while maintaining confidentiality.

The role offers a competitive, tax-efficient compensation package and opportunities for professional development, with potential housing support and relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Recognized medical degree and relevant postgraduate training or qualifications in Occupational Health, as required for the position.
• Experience appropriate to the Associate Staff Physician role.
• Eligibility for, or an active licence from, the relevant UAE health authority, as required.
• Knowledge of occupational health assessment, workplace hazards, and preventive medicine.
• Strong communication, documentation, and risk-assessment skills.
• Professional commitment to medical confidentiality, ethical practice, and employee wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational health assessments and medical examinations in accordance with applicable regulations and clinical protocols.
• Evaluate employees fitness for specific job duties and identify relevant medical restrictions.
• Assess and manage work-related illnesses injuries and occupational exposures.
• Support workplace health surveillance and preventive health programmes.
• Provide guidance on infection prevention ergonomics and occupational risk reduction.
• Review medical findings and recommend appropriate referrals or workplace adjustments.
• Maintain confidential occupational health records in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with human resources occupational safety teams and other healthcare professionals within appropriate confidentiality boundaries.
• Participate in workplace health promotion and occupational health quality-improvement activities.

Skills

Occupational health

Medical assessments

Fitness for work

Workplace safety

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Associate Staff Physician Occupational Health

Location: Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Position Type: Full-Time On-Site

Facility Type: Premium Private Hospital

Department: Occupational Health

Estimated Salary Package Monthly Salary AED 45 000 65 000 Annual Salary AED 540 000 Additional Benefits May include health insurance housing support annual flights relocation assistance and professional development benefits

Overview

A premium private hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Associate Staff Physician in Occupational Health to support employee health workplace safety and the prevention and management of work-related illness and injury The physician will provide occupational health assessments advise on fitness for work and collaborate with employers and workplace safety teams while maintaining medical confidentiality

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational health assessments and medical examinations in accordance with applicable regulations and clinical protocols
• Evaluate employees fitness for specific job duties and identify relevant medical restrictions
• Assess and manage work-related illnesses injuries and occupational exposures
• Support workplace health surveillance and preventive health programmes
• Provide guidance on infection prevention ergonomics and occupational risk reduction
• Review medical findings and recommend appropriate referrals or workplace adjustments
• Maintain confidential occupational health records in accordance with applicable requirements
• Collaborate with human resources occupational safety teams and other healthcare professionals within appropriate confidentiality boundaries
• Participate in workplace health promotion and occupational health quality-improvement activities

Recognized medical degree and relevant postgraduate training or qualifications in Occupational Health, as required for the position.

Experience appropriate to the Associate Staff Physician role.

Eligibility for, or an active licence from, the relevant UAE health authority, as required.

Knowledge of occupational health assessment, workplace hazards, and preventive medicine.

Strong communication, documentation, and risk-assessment skills.

Professional commitment to medical confidentiality, ethical practice, and employee wellbeing.

Why Join This Opportunity?

Competitive estimated tax-free compensation.

Opportunity to contribute to workplace health and prevention programmes.

Collaboration with clinical and occupational safety professionals.

Potential professional development opportunities.

Benefits subject to the final employment contract.