Specialist Family Medicine

IHA Forum; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Specialist to support clinical and administrative functions. The role requires diagnosing and treating patients, supervising junior staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and relevant clinical experience. This is a full-time position with no additional experience required for UAE Nationals post certification, making it ideal for newly qualified professionals.

Qualifications

• Special Certificate required.
• UAE Nationals: No additional experience needed post board certification.
• Tier 2: Minimum 2 years of clinical experience post qualification.
• Tier 3: Minimum 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supports hospital initiatives and policies.
• Diagnoses and treats patients as per specialty standards.
• Assists in supervising junior medical staff.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical diagnosis and treatment

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Quality improvement initiatives

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Managerial/Administration

Supports and adheres to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.

Supports and participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.

Assists with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.

Attends Divisional meetings as invited.

Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents.

Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant Staff.

Technical

Under the supervision of the Consultant Physician, diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty.

The Specialist’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff, and jointly assumes responsibility for the care they provide.
• Complies with all hospital polices regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices.
• Practices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources.
• Leads ward rounds; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice.
• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required.
• Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.
• Actively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients.
• Ensures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent.
• Accepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals.
• Participates in and supports the Consultant Physician in ensuring the provision of out of hours on call coverage on a rotational basis including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as required.
• Communicates clinical information to patients and the patient’s family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner.
• Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team‑based approach to patient care.
• Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Quality & Safety

• Helps support quality improvement initiatives within the Division.
• Supports a culture of regular audit and encourages the use of audit results for improving clinical practice.

Education

• Promotes and participates in clinical research and publication.
• Promoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff (required).
• Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry.
• Participates in clinical research and publication.

Qualifications

Qualification: -

Special Certificate: -

Required:

• Tier 1: No additional experience required post board certification.
• Tier 2: NLT 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in internationally accredited institute.
• UAE nationals: No additional experience required post board certification
• For UAE Nationals & Non-UAE Nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs: No experience required post board certification
• Tier 3: NLT 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute

Job Info

• Job Identification 2973
• Posting Date 03/06/2026, 06:18 AM
• Apply Before 04/30/2026, 06:18 AM
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Working Type Regular
• Locations Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Business Unit SEHA BU
• Legal Employer Abu Dhabi Health Services .Co ( Psc )