The posting
We are seeking an experienced Specialist or Consultant in Internal Medicine holding a UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) to join a reputable healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based medical care to adult patients, managing complex medical conditions, and ensuring compliance with international clinical standards and UAE healthcare regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including detailed patient histories, physical examinations, and evaluation of presenting symptoms to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of acute and chronic internal medicine conditions, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal, infectious, and metabolic disorders.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, current evidence-based guidelines, and international best practices.
- Request, interpret, and evaluate laboratory investigations, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures to support clinical decision-making.
- Manage complex medical cases, identify potential complications, and determine appropriate interventions, specialist referrals, or hospital admissions when required.
- Provide ongoing monitoring, follow-up care, and medication management to ensure treatment effectiveness and minimize adverse outcomes.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care with other specialists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Recognize and manage medical emergencies within the scope of practice and arrange timely escalation to appropriate specialist or critical care services.
- Provide preventive healthcare, health education, lifestyle counselling, and screening recommendations to promote long-term health and disease prevention.
- Maintain accurate and confidential medical records, clinical documentation, and treatment plans in accordance with UAE regulations and facility policies.
- Adhere to international clinical guidelines, evidence-based medicine, infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, and clinical governance requirements.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, continuing professional development, and departmental meetings to maintain high standards of clinical practice.
Requirements
- Recognized postgraduate qualification in Internal Medicine.
- UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Internal Medicine or a relevant recognized specialty pathway.
- Relevant post-qualification clinical experience in accordance with the applicable UAE licensing authority requirements.
- Eligibility for Specialist or Consultant classification under DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, subject to credential assessment and applicable Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).
- Experience working in accordance with international clinical standards and evidence-based medical practice.
- Excellent diagnostic, clinical decision-making, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Valid professional registration and Good Standing Certificate, where applicable.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package, based on qualifications and experience.
- Employment visa and work permit, subject to UAE regulations.
- Medical insurance as per UAE labour law and employer policy.
- Annual paid leave and public holidays in accordance with UAE labour law.
- Annual air ticket or travel allowance, depending on the employer's policy.
- End-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE labour law.
- Professional development and continuing medical education opportunities.
- Opportunity to work in a modern healthcare facility with international clinical standards.
- Support with UAE healthcare licensing and credentialing, where applicable.
