Consultant Psychiatrist

MedPro Staffing Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MedPro Staffing Middle East is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist for inpatient care of adults and addictions in Abu Dhabi. The role requires evidence-based, patient-centered care aligned with international guidelines, and close collaboration with families and psychologists.

Responsibilities include evaluating emotional and mental states, developing therapy plans, prescribing medications, and coordinating with the care team. Arabic fluency and DOH eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent from an accredited medical school.
• 3+ years of specialty training in psychiatry residency.
• 5+ years post-qualification experience at consultant level.
• DOH license or eligibility.
• Fluent in oral and written Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Review patients' medical history and collect additional information from family members and psychologists as needed
• Evaluate patients' emotional, behavioural and mental state through discussion, observation and analysis
• Identify mental disorders and determine best treatments
• Develop therapy plans
• Prescribe medications
• Analyse medical tests and track patients' progress
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalisation is required
• Advise patients on how to cope with mental diseases and emotional breakdowns
• Support patients' loved ones and inform them about the patient's condition
• Research medical issues and new medical treatments to update your knowledge on mental healthcare.

Skills

Arabic fluency

Education

MD degree or equivalent

3+ years psychiatry residency training

5+ years consultant-level experience

DOH license or eligibility

Job description

Summary:

The candidate should be experienced in the provision of Psychiatry in an inpatient setting for adults & addictions. This includes but is not limited to the assessment and treatment of psychiatric conditions and disorders. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate evidence-based and patient-centred care in line with international guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Doctor of Medicine degree or equivalent from an accredited school of medicine from a reputable Institution recognised by the relevant United Arab Emirtates healthcare authority
• 3+ years of specialty training in an accredited psychiatry residency program
• 5+ years post qualification experience at Consultant level in clinical settings
• Department of Health (DOH) license or eligibility
• Fluent in oral and written Arabic

Responsibilities

• Review patients' medical history and collect additional information from family members and psychologists as needed
• Evaluate patients' emotional, behavioural and mental state through discussion, observation and analysis
• Identify mental disorders and determine best treatments
• Develop therapy plans
• Prescribe medications
• Analyse medical tests and track patients' progress
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalisation is required
• Advise patients on how to cope with mental diseases and emotional breakdowns
• Support patients' loved ones and inform them about the patient's condition
• Research medical issues and new medical treatments to update your knowledge on mental healthcare.

All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.