Consultant Geriatrician - Elderly Medicine

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician for a senior role in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The specialist will diagnose and manage age-related conditions, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and improve independence, safety, and quality of life for elderly patients.

The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of consultant-level experience in Geriatric Medicine, fluency in Arabic and English, and an active Dubai Health Authority licence or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent medical qualification and possess Board Certification, CCT, Fellowship, or an equivalent specialist credential in Geriatric Medicine.
• Physicians qualified in Internal Medicine with an approved specialization in Geriatrics may also be considered.
• A valid Dubai Health Authority licence, eligibility letter, or confirmed eligibility to obtain one is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic illnesses affecting older adults.
• Perform comprehensive geriatric assessments covering medical, cognitive, functional, psychological, and social needs.
• Develop individualized care plans for elderly patients with complex or multiple health conditions.
• Diagnose and manage dementia, frailty, falls, osteoporosis, mobility decline, and other geriatric syndromes.
• Review polypharmacy and optimize medication plans to reduce adverse effects and treatment conflicts.
• Coordinate the management of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, and other chronic conditions.
• Lead multidisciplinary case discussions for patients requiring complex treatment or long‑term support.
• Support safe discharge planning and continuity of care between hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation services, and home care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, medication use, and expected outcomes.
• Promote healthy ageing through preventive care, nutrition guidance, physical activity, vaccination, and fall prevention.

Skills

Comprehensive geriatric assessment

Geriatric medicine

Elderly patient care

Internal medicine

Dementia diagnosis and management

Frailty assessment

Falls risk management

Osteoporosis treatment

Polypharmacy review

Chronic disease management

Cognitive assessment

Functional assessment

Mobility and rehabilitation planning

Preventive medicine

Healthy ageing

Discharge planning

Patient and family education

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Medical documentation

Arabic communication

English communication

Consultant-level clinical decision‑drm

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Board Certification, CCT, Fellowship, or equivalent in Geriatric Medicine

Internal Medicine with approved specialization in Geriatrics

Tools

Dubai Health Authority licensing

Job description

Consultant Geriatrician - Elderly Medicine Job Snapshot Role: Consultant Geriatrician - Elderly Medicine Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Medical Practice Function: Medical Practitioner Experience: 3-5 years at Consultant level Job Type: Full-time

Overview

The Consultant Geriatrician - Elderly Medicine position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Medical Practice opportunity focused on comprehensive healthcare for older adults. A leading healthcare provider is hiring a fluent Arabic and English-speaking consultant to diagnose and manage age-related conditions, coordinate multidisciplinary treatment, and improve patients ' independence, safety, and quality of life.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Medical Practice

Function: Medical Practitioner

Salary: 55000-75000

Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

This role provides specialist medical care for elderly patients with acute illnesses, chronic diseases, cognitive impairment, frailty, mobility limitations, and complex medication needs. The Consultant Geriatrician will assess each patient holistically, considering physical health, mental capacity, functional ability, social circumstances, and long-term care requirements. Close collaboration with nursing, rehabilitation, pharmacy, social services, and other clinical specialties will be essential. The consultant will help ensure that treatment decisions are coordinated, evidence-based, and aligned with the individual needs of patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic illnesses affecting older adults.
• Perform comprehensive geriatric assessments covering medical, cognitive, functional, psychological, and social needs.
• Develop individualized care plans for elderly patients with complex or multiple health conditions.
• Diagnose and manage dementia, frailty, falls, osteoporosis, mobility decline, and other geriatric syndromes.
• Review polypharmacy and optimize medication plans to reduce adverse effects and treatment conflicts.
• Coordinate the management of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, and other chronic conditions.
• Work closely with rehabilitation specialists, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other physicians.
• Lead multidisciplinary case discussions for patients requiring complex treatment or long-term support.
• Support safe discharge planning and continuity of care between hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation services, and home care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, medication use, and expected outcomes.
• Promote healthy ageing through preventive care, nutrition guidance, physical activity, vaccination, and fall prevention.
• Monitor patient progress and revise care plans in response to clinical or functional changes.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure documentation meets regulatory and clinical governance requirements.
• Participate in clinical audits, patient safety reviews, and quality improvement programs.
• Contribute to medical education, professional development, and the advancement of geriatric care practices.

Ideal Profile

Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent medical qualification and possess recognized Board Certification, CCT, Fellowship, or an equivalent specialist credential in Geriatric Medicine. Physicians qualified in Internal Medicine with an approved specialization in Geriatrics may also be considered. Candidates must have at least three to five years of Consultant-level experience in Geriatric Medicine. Strong clinical capability in dementia, frailty, falls, osteoporosis, polypharmacy, multimorbidity, cognitive decline, and elderly rehabilitation planning is required. A valid Dubai Health Authority licence, eligibility letter, or confirmed eligibility to obtain one is essential. Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory. The preferred consultant will communicate sensitively with elderly patients and their families, make balanced clinical decisions, and work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Skills Set

• Comprehensive geriatric assessment
• Geriatric medicine
• Elderly patient care
• Internal medicine
• Dementia diagnosis and management
• Frailty assessment
• Falls risk management
• Osteoporosis treatment
• Polypharmacy review
• Chronic disease management
• Cognitive assessment
• Functional assessment
• Mobility and rehabilitation planning
• Preventive medicine
• Healthy ageing
• Multidisciplinary care coordination
• Discharge planning
• Patient and family education
• Clinical governance
• Quality improvement
• Medical documentation
• Dubai Health Authority licensing
• Arabic communication
• English communication
• Consultant-level clinical decision-making

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to provide specialist care in a growing area of healthcare demand within Dubai. The Consultant Geriatrician will manage medically complex patients while helping older adults maintain function, independence, dignity, and quality of life.

The role provides meaningful collaboration with experienced multidisciplinary teams and scope to influence clinical standards, service development, medical education, and patient safety. It is well suited to a consultant seeking professional stability and long-term clinical leadership within elderly medicine.