Consultant Geriatric Medicine – Dubai | American Board / UK CCT Accepted | Tax-Free UAE Opportunity
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About the Role
A leading hospital group in Dubai is seeking a Consultant/Specialist Geriatric Medicine Physician to join its multidisciplinary team. The role involves comprehensive geriatric assessment, chronic disease management, and rehabilitation for elderly patients.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments including functional, cognitive, psychological, and social evaluations
- Diagnose and manage complex medical conditions in elderly patients, including multimorbidity, frailty, and polypharmacy
- Develop and implement individualised care plans focusing on long term health, rehabilitation, and quality of life
- Manage chronic diseases such as dementia, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and social workers
- Provide falls risk assessment, mobility management, and rehabilitation planning
- Support end of life care, palliative care, and advanced care planning discussions
- Optimise medication management and address polypharmacy risks in elderly patients
- Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety programs
- Maintain accurate and compliant electronic medical records and clinical documentation
- Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, geriatric care standards, and hospital protocols
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years post board certification
- Recognized specialist qualification (e.g., American Board, UK CCT, MRCP, etc.)
- Eligible for DHA/DOH/MOH license conversion
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Role Overview
- Position: Consultant / Specialist Geriatric Medicine Physician
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Hospital Type: Private / Government / Multispecialty / Tertiary Care (JCI accredited)
- Experience Required: Minimum 3+ years post board certification
- Clinical Scope: Comprehensive geriatric assessment, chronic disease management, rehabilitation, and long term care
Eligibility & Board Recognition
- American Board (Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine)
- UK CCT (Geriatric Medicine / Internal Medicine) / MRCP / FRCP
- European Board Certification
- Royal College Certification (Canada)
- Australian Fellowship
- Arab Board
- MD / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
- Eligible for DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion
Key Responsibilities – Geriatric Medicine
- Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments, including functional, cognitive, psychological, and social evaluations.
- Diagnose and manage complex medical conditions in elderly patients, including multimorbidity, frailty, and polypharmacy.
- Develop and implement individualised care plans focusing on long term health, rehabilitation, and quality of life.
- Manage chronic diseases such as dementia, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders.
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and social workers.
- Provide falls risk assessment, mobility management, and rehabilitation planning.
- Support end of life care, palliative care, and advanced care planning discussions.
- Optimise medication management and address polypharmacy risks in elderly patients.
- Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety programs.
- Maintain accurate and compliant electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, geriatric care standards, and hospital protocols.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive tax free consultant salary
- Performance based incentives
- Housing allowance or accommodation support
- Comprehensive family medical insurance
- Annual return air tickets
- Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
- Continuing medical education (CME) support
Licensing & Relocation Support
- End to end DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
- DataFlow and credential verification support
- Visa processing and onboarding assistance
- Relocation support for physician and family
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