Consultant Rheumatologist

Location

UAE

Employment type

Full-time

Sector

Healthcare / Hospital / Medical group

About the role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its autoimmune, inflammatory joint disease, and connective tissue disorder services. It is seeking a highly skilled consultant rheumatologist to join its growing clinical team.

The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the opportunity to practice in a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. The ideal candidate combines advanced clinical expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and a commitment to international healthcare standards.

Role overview

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, nurses, allied health professionals, and modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis, gout, osteoporosis, and autoimmune disorders.
• Safely prescribe and monitor DMARDs, biologics, immunosuppressants, and infusion therapies.
• Perform joint assessments, injections, and musculoskeletal ultrasound procedures where within scope.
• Coordinate care with nephrology, dermatology, pulmonology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and physiotherapy.
• Educate patients on disease control, medication safety, lifestyle, and flare management.
• Support registry participation, audits, safety monitoring, and evidence-based protocols.

Requirements

Applications are welcome from internationally trained consultant rheumatologists with recognised qualifications such as:

• American Board of Internal Medicine certification in rheumatology
• UK CCT / MRCP with rheumatology training
• European Board certification or national specialist registration
• Royal College certification (Canada)
• Australian FRACP
• Arab Board certification
• DM / DNB / FCPS or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification
• Valid UAE medical registration or medical licence

Candidates from the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, the Middle East, Africa, and South America are welcome to apply, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.

Benefits

• Highly competitive tax-free salary package
• Performance-based incentives, where applicable
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education support
• Visa and onboarding assistance

Final compensation is aligned with board certification, years of experience, subspecialty expertise, procedural scope, and licensing eligibility.

Licensing and relocation support

• Structured DHA / DOH / MOH licence conversion assistance
• DataFlow and credential verification support
• Visa and regulatory processing assistance
• Relocation guidance for the physician and family, where applicable
• Dedicated onboarding support for the transition into UAE clinical practice

Ideal candidate profile

• Strong clinical judgement and a commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety
• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards, and hospital governance expectations
• Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting

How to apply

Interested candidates may apply with an updated CV and details of their current licensing status or eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.

If you have already applied for a position, there is no need to reapply. Your CV is already available in the database and may be shared with employers when relevant opportunities arise. Job placement or employment is not guaranteed. CVs are collected and suitable candidate profiles are shared with employers upon request.