General Practioner

Royal Health Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Health Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a General Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary health care for patients of all ages. You will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of conditions while promoting preventive care and patient education.

Key responsibilities include conducting exams, diagnosing illnesses, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, ordering tests, and coordinating with nurses and specialists.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Valid medical license/registration to practice as a General Practitioner.
• Completion of internship/residency or equivalent clinical training.
• Relevant clinical experience in primary care or general medicine.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS may be preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical consultations, physical examinations, and patient assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment and management plans.
• Prescribe medications and other treatments in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic investigations.
• Provide preventive healthcare, health screening, vaccinations, and lifestyle counseling.
• Monitor patients with chronic conditions and provide ongoing follow-up care.
• Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare professionals when required.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date patient medical records.
• Recognize and appropriately manage medical emergencies and arrange referral or transfer when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow applicable clinical protocols, infection-control procedures, and healthcare regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical audits, and continuing professional development.
• Maintain professional standards, ethical practice, and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical diagnosis

Patient management

Communication skills

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Internship/Residency completed

BLS certification

Job description

Full-Time

Department: Medical/Clinical Services

Reports To: Medical Director / Clinical Director

Job Summary

The General Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients of all ages. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting preventive healthcare and patient education.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical consultations, physical examinations, and patient assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment and management plans.
• Prescribe medications and other treatments in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic investigations.
• Provide preventive healthcare, health screening, vaccinations, and lifestyle counseling.
• Monitor patients with chronic conditions and provide ongoing follow-up care.
• Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare professionals when required.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date patient medical records.
• Recognize and appropriately manage medical emergencies and arrange referral or transfer when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow applicable clinical protocols, infection-control procedures, and healthcare regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical audits, and continuing professional development.
• Maintain professional standards, ethical practice, and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Valid medical license/registration to practice as a General Practitioner.
• Completion of required internship/residency or equivalent clinical training.
• Relevant clinical experience in primary care or general medicine.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional certifications such as ACLS may be preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professional development.

Key Skills

• Clinical diagnosis and patient management