Internal Medicine Specialist

Job Description

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adult patients presenting with a broad range of medical conditions.
• Develop evidence-based treatment and management plans according to patients’ clinical needs.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses, including diabetes, hypertension, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular conditions, and other general medical conditions.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic investigations.
• Prescribe medications and monitor patients’ response to treatment.
• Provide inpatient and/or outpatient Internal Medicine services according to departmental requirements.
• Identify patients requiring consultation or referral to relevant subspecialties.
• Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary discussions, and continuity-of-care planning.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and clinical deterioration.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient documentation.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, medication, lifestyle modification, and disease prevention.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, continuing medical education, and departmental meetings.
• Support junior physicians and other clinical team members where applicable.
• Adhere to organizational policies relating to patient safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and clinical governance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Emirati Nationality
• MBBS, MD, or equivalent recognized medical qualification.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Internal Medicine appropriate for Specialist-level practice.
• Eligible for or holding the appropriate DOH Abu Dhabi professional license for the position.
• Relevant clinical experience in Internal Medicine.
• Current BLS certification and other clinical certifications as required by the hiring facility.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic communication skills are highly desirable.