Consultant Geriatrician - Abu Dhabi
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About the Role
Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to join a leading healthcare organization in Abu Dhabi. The role involves providing comprehensive medical care for older adults, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of age-related conditions.
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Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions affecting elderly patients
- Conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) including medical, functional, cognitive, psychological, and social evaluations
- Develop individualized care plans addressing complex health needs and multiple comorbidities
- Manage conditions such as dementia, delirium, falls, frailty, osteoporosis, polypharmacy, incontinence, and mobility disorders
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
- Provide consultation services for hospitalized patients and support transitions of care
- Contribute to development of geriatric medicine services and age friendly healthcare initiatives
- Provide teaching, mentorship, and supervision to healthcare professionals
- Participate in clinical research, audits, and evidence based practice initiatives
Requirements
- Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution
- Completion of accredited specialty training in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or related specialty, followed by Fellowship/Subspecialty training in Geriatric Medicine
- Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi
- Minimum 3–5 years post board/fellowship experience as a Consultant Geriatrician
- Eligibility for DOH Abu Dhabi Consultant licensure
- Expertise in comprehensive geriatric assessment and management of complex elderly patients
- Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
- Fluency in English
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Position Summary
- Seeking a highly qualified and compassionate Consultant Geriatrician to join a leading healthcare organization in Abu Dhabi, providing comprehensive medical care for older adults.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions affecting elderly patients.
- Conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) including medical, functional, cognitive, psychological, and social evaluations.
- Develop individualized care plans addressing complex health needs and multiple comorbidities.
- Manage conditions such as dementia, delirium, falls, frailty, osteoporosis, polypharmacy, incontinence, and mobility disorders.
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide consultation services for hospitalized patients and support transitions of care.
- Promote preventive healthcare, healthy aging, and chronic disease management strategies.
Leadership & Service Development
- Contribute to development and expansion of geriatric medicine services and age friendly healthcare initiatives.
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance programs.
- Assist in establishing clinical pathways, protocols, and best practices in geriatric care.
Education & Training
- Provide teaching, mentorship, and supervision to physicians, residents, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
- Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities and departmental educational programs.
- Promote awareness of geriatric medicine principles among healthcare providers and caregivers.
Research & Academic Activities
- Participate in clinical research, audits, and evidence based practice initiatives related to elderly care.
- Contribute to publications, presentations, and quality improvement projects.
- Stay updated with advancements in geriatric medicine and healthy aging practices.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
- Completion of accredited specialty training in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or related specialty, followed by Fellowship/Subspecialty training in Geriatric Medicine.
- Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
- Minimum 3–5 years post board/fellowship experience as a Consultant Geriatrician.
- Eligibility for DOH Abu Dhabi Consultant licensure.
- Expertise in comprehensive geriatric assessment and management of complex elderly patients.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
- Fluency in English; Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in tertiary hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long term care facilities, or academic medical institutions.
- Expertise in dementia care, falls prevention, frailty management, and healthy aging programs.
- Experience in service development, quality improvement, and geriatric care pathways.
- Participation in research and academic activities related to aging and elderly care.
Benefits
- Competitive tax free salary package.
- Family benefits as per organizational policy.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Annual leave and airfare allowance.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
- Relocation assistance (if applicable).
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