# Consultant Rheumatologist

> Astra ProMed · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-03

**Salary:** unknown currency 780,000–1,140,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**We're Hiring |** Consultant Rheumatologist

📍 Location: DUBAI

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

.We are looking for an experienced **Consultant Rheumatologist** to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in diagnosing and managing autoimmune, inflammatory, musculoskeletal, and rheumatic diseases, with a patient-centered approach to long-term care.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and management of rheumatological conditions.
-   Diagnose and manage **rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and other inflammatory arthritis's**.
-   Evaluate and manage systemic autoimmune and connective tissue disorders, including lupus, scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome, and vasculitis.
-   Assess patients presenting with joint pain, swelling, stiffness, fatigue, and other musculoskeletal symptoms.
-   Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment, laboratory investigations, and imaging.
-   Manage advanced therapies including biologic and targeted treatments where clinically appropriate.
-   Monitor disease activity, treatment response, medication safety, and potential complications.
-   Perform or coordinate appropriate joint and soft-tissue procedures, including injections, where within scope of practice.
-   Provide comprehensive management of osteoporosis and metabolic bone conditions where appropriate.
-   Work closely with orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, pain specialists, dermatologists, nephrologists, pulmonologists, and other multidisciplinary specialists.
-   Provide patient education regarding disease management, medication adherence, lifestyle modification, and long-term care.
-   Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with clinical governance and patient-safety standards.
-   Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, research, and CME activities.

## Requirements

### **Qualifications**

-   MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
-   Recognized postgraduate qualification in **Rheumatology** or **Internal Medicine with Rheumatology specialization**.
-   Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist/consultant qualification.
-   Minimum **5–10 years of post-specialization experience** in Rheumatology.
-   Strong clinical experience in autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases.
-   Experience with biologic, immunomodulatory, and targeted therapies is highly desirable.
-   Experience managing complex multisystem rheumatological conditions.
-   Eligible for **DHA Consultant classification/license** in Dubai.
-   Excellent clinical, communication, and patient-management skills.

## Benefits

Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

Medical insurance.

Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.

Professional development and CME opportunities.

Modern multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

**Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.**

## Apply

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