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Specialist Rheumatologist, HealthHub, Al Karama, Dubai (AE) Full Time
Job Requisition ID: 176422
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day
Job Purpose
To provide high‑quality, specialist‑level rheumatology care in line with evidence‑based clinical standards, supporting the diagnosis, treatment, and long‑term management of musculoskeletal, autoimmune, and inflammatory conditions. The role delivers safe, ethical, and patient‑centred care within a busy outpatient (OPD) clinic environment in Al Karama, Dubai.
Role Overview
This is an outpatient‑based (OPD) rheumatology role based at our HealthHub Clinic in Al Karama, Dubai.
The position is well suited to a Specialist Rheumatologist with strong outpatient experience who is comfortable managing chronic disease pathways, long‑term follow‑up, and high patient volumes in a community clinic setting.
Candidates already familiar with the Al Karama catchment area or patient demographic will be well positioned, though this is not a mandatory requirement.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive specialist rheumatology care in line with best‑practice clinical guidelines and Al‑Futtaim Health Medical Staff Bylaws
Assess, diagnose, and manage a broad range of rheumatological and musculoskeletal conditions, including inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, osteoporosis, and chronic pain conditions
Conduct detailed outpatient consultations and manage long‑term treatment plans
Prescribe and monitor pharmacological therapies, including DMARDs and biologics, in line with clinical protocols
Perform joint examinations and outpatient procedures where applicable (e.g. joint injections)
Order and interpret relevant laboratory tests and imaging investigations
Counsel patients on diagnosis, treatment options, medication use, and lifestyle modification
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical records
Collaborate with physiotherapy, orthopaedics, primary care physicians, and other specialists to optimise patient outcomes
Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental development activities
Engage in continuing medical education and remain current with advances in rheumatology practice
Candidate Profile
DHA‑licensed or DHA‑eligible Specialist Rheumatologist
Strong clinical competence across general rheumatology in an OPD setting
Comfortable managing chronic conditions and long‑term patient follow‑up
Experience working in a busy outpatient or community clinic environment
Excellent communication skills with patients and multidisciplinary teams
Patient‑focused, ethical, and quality‑driven in clinical practice
Team‑oriented, reliable, and adaptable
Familiarity with the Al Karama area or similar high‑volume catchments is an advantage
Arabic language skills are an advantage
Qualifications and Experience
MBBS / MBChB or equivalent from an accredited institution
Completion of a recognised specialty qualification approved by DHA, HAAD, or MOH (UAE)
Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience at specialist level
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Fluency in English (spoken and written); Arabic is an advantage
Publications in peer‑reviewed journals are advantageous but not mandatory
What We Offer
5‑day working week
Competitive salary with incentive structure
Flexible engagement models (Full‑Time or CBD)
Health insurance, life assurance, and generous leave
Strong referral base and multidisciplinary clinical support
Clinic location: Al Karama, Dubai
About Al-Futtaim Healthcare
We Hear Your Ambition.
For over 90 years, the Al-Futtaim Group has been bringing the world’s leading brands of lifestyle watches, cars, home furnishings and fashion to the UAE. The Group has now introduced a whole new way of holistic healthcare through HealthHub Clinics by Al-Futtaim, its multi-speciality chain of more than 20 clinics in Dubai with over 25 specialties offering the right combination of advanced diagnostics, proven medical expertise and specialised services.
What gives our clinics an edge is that as a part of the Al-Futtaim Group, you can expect world-class quality standards, with access to the best medical services and facilities within a healing environment. It’s a new way of healthcare that’s designed to meet a patient’s needs with a complete range of smart healthcare solutions. As testimony to this, only recently, we’ve earned a rare milestone of being the only primary healthcare network in the UAE to receive the Gold Seal by a reputed international body: Accreditation Canada.
As trusted partners to health, we at HealthHub Clinics adopt evidence-based learning that enables us to listen to our patients more carefully. It helps us in treating the cause and not just the symptoms, while applying global best practices to ensure quality of care for every family member. Most of all, we adopt a patient-centric approach to healthcare that is reflected in the promise of our core belief: “We Hear You.”
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