Consultant Geriatrician

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Family benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Annual leave

Airfare allowance

CME support

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to manage complex medical conditions for elderly patients in Dubai. This full-time role offers a salary range of 70,000–90,000 AED per annum, and includes responsibilities such as comprehensive assessments, individualized care plans, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will possess an MBBS or equivalent, accredited specialty training in Internal or Family Medicine, and relevant board certification. The position promises a competitive tax-free salary, family benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-board or post-fellowship experience as a Consultant Geriatrician.
• Strong expertise in managing medically complex elderly patients.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage acute and chronic conditions in elderly patients.
• Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments.
• Develop individualized care plans for elderly patients.

Skills

Geriatric medicine

Elderly patient care

Comprehensive geriatric assessment

Dementia care

Delirium management

Frailty assessment

Falls prevention

Osteoporosis management

Chronic disease management

Education

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)

Accredited specialty training in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine

Job description

Consultant Geriatrician – Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Hospital and Health Care

Job type: Full‑time
Salary range: 70,000–90,000 AED per annum (subject to confirmation with employer)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions affecting elderly patients, including complex cases with multiple comorbidities.
• Conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments covering medical, functional, cognitive, psychological, medication‑related, nutritional and social needs.
• Develop individualized care plans addressing frailty, chronic disease burden, functional decline, quality of life, caregiver support and long‑term care goals.
• Manage dementia, delirium, falls, osteoporosis, frailty syndrome, polypharmacy, incontinence, mobility impairment, malnutrition risk and other age‑related complications.
• Provide specialist consultation for hospitalized elderly patients and support safe transitions between inpatient units, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation services, long‑term care and community care.
• Coordinate patient management with primary care physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, dietitians and palliative care specialists.
• Promote preventive healthcare, healthy aging strategies, vaccination awareness, chronic disease control, falls prevention, medication optimisation and functional independence.
• Contribute to the design and expansion of geriatric medicine services, elderly care programmes, age‑friendly hospital practices and clinical referral pathways.
• Support quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, clinical governance, care pathway development and evidence‑based geriatric practice.
• Assist in establishing protocols and best practices for dementia care, delirium prevention, frailty screening, falls management and elderly patient discharge planning.
• Provide teaching, supervision and mentorship to physicians, residents, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and clinical trainees.
• Participate in CME activities, departmental learning sessions, audits, clinical research, service reviews and academic work related to ageing and elderly care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, assessment records, care plans, medication reviews, consultation notes and multidisciplinary recommendations in line with DOH standards and organisational policies.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
• Accredited specialty training in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or a related medical specialty.
• Fellowship, subspecialty training or board qualification in Geriatric Medicine.
• Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine recognised by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi.
• Eligibility for DOH Abu Dhabi Consultant licensure.
• Minimum 3–5 years of post‑board or post‑fellowship experience as a Consultant Geriatrician.
• Strong expertise in Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and the management of medically complex elderly patients.
• Practical experience in dementia care, delirium management, frailty assessment, falls prevention, osteoporosis care, polypharmacy review and chronic disease management.
• Previous work in tertiary hospitals, rehabilitation centres, long‑term care facilities, academic medical centres or multidisciplinary elderly care services is an advantage.
• Experience developing geriatric care pathways, quality improvement programmes, healthy ageing initiatives or age‑friendly clinical services is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with elderly patients, families, caregivers and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language proficiency will be an advantage.
• Strong leadership, ethical judgement, clinical governance awareness and commitment to compassionate elderly care.

Skills Set

• Geriatric medicine; elderly patient care; comprehensive geriatric assessment; dementia care; delirium management; frailty assessment; falls prevention; osteoporosis management; polypharmacy review; chronic disease management; functional decline assessment; mobility disorder management; incontinence care; cognitive assessment; healthy ageing programmes; rehabilitation coordination; long‑term care planning; palliative care coordination; inpatient geriatric consultation; outpatient geriatric care; care transition planning; multidisciplinary teamwork; clinical pathway development; DOH licensure eligibility; patient safety; clinical governance; medical documentation; CME participation.

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a competitive tax‑free salary package, family benefits in accordance with policy, comprehensive medical insurance, annual leave, airfare allowance, CME support and relocation assistance where applicable. The role provides a strong platform for a physician who wants to shape geriatric care services, mentor clinical teams and improve outcomes for older adults with complex health needs.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East partners with healthcare organisations across the UAE and wider region to connect qualified physicians with specialist and consultant opportunities. Through its Dubai‑based recruitment support, the company helps hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation providers and advanced care facilities secure experienced doctors in high‑demand specialties such as geriatric medicine, internal medicine, elderly care and multidisciplinary clinical services.