Consultant Psychiatrist (Arabic Speaker) Doha

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 303,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing allowance

Annual airfare

Tax-free salary

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a leading healthcare organization in Qatar. The role requires Arabic/English fluency and a strong background in adult psychiatry, assessment, and patient-centered care.

The psychiatrist will work across inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with psychologists, nurses, and other specialists to deliver evidence-based treatment and education to patients and families.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent recognised by Qatar healthcare authorities.
• Board Certification / Fellowship in Psychiatry.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.
• Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management.
• Conduct psychotherapy, counseling, and behavioural interventions where appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support services.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English fluency

Communication skills

Counselling skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist who is fluent in Arabic to join a leading healthcare organization in Qatar. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with a wide range of mental health conditions while delivering compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support the mental wellbeing of patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and other mental health conditions.
• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management.
• Conduct psychotherapy, counseling, and behavioural interventions where appropriate.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient psychiatric cases.
• Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, neurologists, primary care physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric care when required.
• Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive strategies.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with Qatar healthcare regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing medical education programmes.
• Ensure adherence to patient confidentiality, ethical standards, and mental health best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognised by Qatar healthcare authorities.
• Board Certification / Fellowship in Psychiatry.
• Valid QCHP/DHP Consultant License or Eligibility Letter.
• Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in Psychiatry within a reputed hospital or mental health centre.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.
• Strong expertise in adult psychiatry and mental health management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient counselling skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in multicultural and multidisciplinary healthcare environments.
• Exposure to community psychiatry and psychotherapy programmes.
• Academic and research experience is an advantage.
• Ability to manage complex psychiatric and behavioural health cases.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Family benefits
• Health insurance
• Housing and transportation allowance
• Annual airfare allowance
• Paid annual leave
• CME and professional development support