Consultant Rheumatologist - Autoimmune Care

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary package

Family benefits

Health insurance and medical insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME and professional development support

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is offering a Consultant Rheumatologist position in Dubai, UAE, specializing in autoimmune care. The role involves diagnosing and managing conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, focusing on evidence-based and patient-centered care.

Candidates must have a medical degree, board certification in rheumatology, and 5-7 years post-consultant experience. This role includes comprehensive patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of post-board consultant experience in a reputed tertiary-care or multispecialty hospital.
• Strong expertise in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory rheumatic disorders, connective tissue diseases, and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Experience with biologic therapies and advanced rheumatologic treatments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage rheumatologic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and more.
• Conduct comprehensive outpatient and inpatient rheumatology consultations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based protocols.

Skills

Rheumatology consultation

Autoimmune disease management

Rheumatoid arthritis care

Lupus management

Vasculitis treatment

Ankylosing spondylitis care

Gout management

Osteoporosis care

Connective tissue disease treatment

Biologic therapy management

Joint examination

Musculoskeletal assessment

Musculoskeletal ultrasound

Chronic disease counseling

Multidisciplinary autoimmune care

Clinical audits and quality improvement

Research and CME participation

Education

MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree

Board Certification or Fellowship in Rheumatology

Valid DHA Consultant License

Job description

Consultant Rheumatologist - Autoimmune Care

Job Snapshot: Consultant Rheumatologist - Autoimmune Care

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Medical Practitioner

Experience: 5-7 years

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Consultant Rheumatologist - Autoimmune Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced physician specializing in rheumatic, autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders. This role is suitable for a consultant-level rheumatology specialist who can diagnose and manage conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue diseases while delivering evidence-based and patient-centered care. The position focuses on comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rheumatology care, long-term disease management, biologic therapy planning, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The selected consultant will work closely with internal medicine, orthopedics, nephrology, dermatology, physiotherapy, nursing, and other healthcare teams to improve mobility, reduce disease progression, and support better quality of life for patients with chronic rheumatologic conditions.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Hospital and Health Care
• Function: Medical Practitioner
• Salary: 60000-90000 (estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage rheumatologic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, osteoporosis, connective tissue diseases, and inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive outpatient and inpatient rheumatology consultations for acute, chronic, and complex cases.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based protocols, biologic therapies, medication monitoring, and long-term disease management strategies.
• Perform joint examinations, musculoskeletal assessments, disease activity evaluations, and rheumatologic procedures where applicable.
• Monitor patient progress, treatment response, medication tolerance, and disease control, adjusting care plans as clinically required.
• Collaborate with internal medicine, orthopedics, nephrology, dermatology, physiotherapy, radiology, nursing, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Educate patients and families about chronic disease management, medications, biologic therapy safety, lifestyle modifications, flare prevention, and follow-up care.
• Support multidisciplinary autoimmune disease management programs and complex case discussions where required.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in line with DHA requirements, hospital policies, and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research activities, CME programs, and departmental case reviews.
• Promote patient safety, treatment adherence, and evidence-based rheumatology practice across all clinical interactions.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification or Fellowship in Rheumatology.
• Valid DHA Consultant License or eligibility for Consultant Rheumatology.
• Minimum 5-7 years of post-board consultant experience in a reputed tertiary-care or multispecialty hospital.
• Strong expertise in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory rheumatic disorders, connective tissue diseases, and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Experience with biologic therapies and advanced rheumatologic treatments.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary autoimmune disease management programs will be an advantage.
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound skills are preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and patient counseling skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Skills Set

• Rheumatology consultation
• Autoimmune disease management
• Rheumatoid arthritis care
• Lupus management
• Vasculitis treatment
• Ankylosing spondylitis care
• Gout management
• Osteoporosis care
• Connective tissue disease treatment
• Inflammatory musculoskeletal disorder care
• Biologic therapy management
• Joint examination
• Musculoskeletal assessment
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound
• Chronic disease counseling
• Multidisciplinary autoimmune care
• DHA Consultant licensure eligibility
• Clinical audits and quality improvement
• Research and CME participation

Why Join Us

• Competitive tax-free salary package
• Family benefits
• Health insurance and medical insurance
• Annual airfare allowance
• Paid annual leave
• CME and professional development support
• Opportunity to manage complex autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment with medical, orthopedic, nephrology, dermatology, and physiotherapy teams
• Scope to contribute to research, audits, clinical improvement, and CME activities
• Strong consultant-level career growth in specialist rheumatology care