Consultant Rheumatologist - Autoimmune Care
Posted date [2026-05-23]
(ID: 45603)
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Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Consultant Rheumatologist - Autoimmune CareJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Rheumatologist - Autoimmune Care
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: 5-7 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Rheumatologist - Autoimmune Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced physician specializing in rheumatic, autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders. This role is suitable for a consultant-level rheumatology specialist who can diagnose and manage conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue diseases while delivering evidence-based and patient-centered care.
The position focuses on comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rheumatology care, long-term disease management, biologic therapy planning, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The selected consultant will work closely with internal medicine, orthopedics, nephrology, dermatology, physiotherapy, nursing, and other healthcare teams to improve mobility, reduce disease progression, and support better quality of life for patients with chronic rheumatologic conditions.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 60000-90000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage rheumatologic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, osteoporosis, connective tissue diseases, and inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders
* Conduct comprehensive outpatient and inpatient rheumatology consultations for acute, chronic, and complex cases
* Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based protocols, biologic therapies, medication monitoring, and long-term disease management strategies
* Perform joint examinations, musculoskeletal assessments, disease activity evaluations, and rheumatologic procedures where applicable
* Monitor patient progress, treatment response, medication tolerance, and disease control, adjusting care plans as clinically required
* Collaborate with internal medicine, orthopedics, nephrology, dermatology, physiotherapy, radiology, nursing, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
* Educate patients and families about chronic disease management, medications, biologic therapy safety, lifestyle modifications, flare prevention, and follow-up care
* Support multidisciplinary autoimmune disease management programs and complex case discussions where required
* Maintain accurate medical documentation in line with DHA requirements, hospital policies, and clinical governance standards
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research activities, CME programs, and departmental case reviews
* Promote patient safety, treatment adherence, and evidence-based rheumatology practice across all clinical interactions
Ideal Profile
The ideal candidate is a Consultant Rheumatologist with strong post-board experience in a tertiary-care or multispecialty hospital. This role requires excellent diagnostic judgment, experience with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, confident patient counseling, and the ability to work effectively within a multicultural healthcare environment.
* MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution
* Board Certification or Fellowship in Rheumatology
* Valid DHA Consultant License or eligibility for Consultant Rheumatology
* Minimum 5-7 years of post-board consultant experience in a reputed tertiary-care or multispecialty hospital
* Strong expertise in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory rheumatic disorders, connective tissue diseases, and musculoskeletal conditions
* Experience with biologic therapies and advanced rheumatologic treatments
* Exposure to multidisciplinary autoimmune disease management programs will be an advantage
* Musculoskeletal ultrasound skills are preferred
* Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and patient counseling skills
* Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced healthcare setting
Skills Set
* Rheumatology consultation
* Autoimmune disease management
* Rheumatoid arthritis care
* Lupus management
* Vasculitis treatment
* Ankylosing spondylitis care
* Gout management
* Osteoporosis care
* Connective tissue disease treatment
* Inflammatory musculoskeletal disorder care
* Biologic therapy management
* Joint examination
* Musculoskeletal assessment
* Musculoskeletal ultrasound
* Chronic disease counseling
* Multidisciplinary autoimmune care
* DHA Consultant licensure eligibility
* Clinical audits and quality improvement
* Research and CME participation
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a strong platform for a Consultant Rheumatologist to work in Dubai’s growing Hospital and Health Care sector, where demand for specialist autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disease care continues to increase. The role provides exposure to complex rheumatology cases, multidisciplinary care pathways, and meaningful professional development within a reputable healthcare environment.
* Competitive tax-free salary package
* Family benefits
* Health insurance and medical insurance
* Annual airfare allowance
* Paid annual leave
* CME and professional development support
* Opportunity to manage complex autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases
* Supportive multidisciplinary environment with medical, orthopedic, nephrology, dermatology, and physiotherapy teams
* Scope to contribute to research, audits, clinical improvement, and CME activities
* Strong consultant-level career growth in specialist rheumatology care
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare recruitment across Dubai and the wider UAE by connecting highly accomplished doctors with reputable hospitals, clinics, and specialist medical institutions. The company works with trusted healthcare employers to match qualified physicians with roles that align with their clinical expertise, licensing pathway, patient care standards, and long-term professional goals.
