Specialist Rheumatologist, HealthHub, Al Karama, Dubai

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

Build a Rheumatology Practice Where Patient Demand Is Real

HealthHub Clinics, part of Al-Futtaim Health, is seeking an experienced Specialist Rheumatologist to join our established outpatient clinic in Al Karama, Dubai.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a Rheumatologist who wants to build a sustainable outpatient practice within a trusted healthcare network, supported by strong internal referrals, multidisciplinary clinical teams, and access to a diverse community patient base.

Rheumatology is a highly valued specialty within our clinical network, supporting patients with chronic inflammatory, autoimmune, musculoskeletal, and pain-related conditions that require continuity, trust, and long-term specialist care.

If you are looking for a role where you can build strong patient relationships, shape a growing service, and work within a supportive outpatient environment, we would be keen to hear from you.

Why Join HealthHub?

Build Your Own Patient Base
Develop a loyal rheumatology patient following within a busy community clinic setting, supported by HealthHub’s established brand and growing patient demand.
Strong Internal Referral Network
Work closely with General Practitioners, Family Medicine Physicians, Internal Medicine, Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy, and other specialties to support early diagnosis, continuity of care, and long-term disease management.
Focus on Outpatient Rheumatology
This is an OPD-focused role, ideal for a physician who enjoys consultation-based care, chronic disease management, follow-up planning, and patient education.

We offer flexible options depending on candidate availability and business requirements:

Full-Time opportunities
CBD engagement models
5-day working week
Structured clinic schedules
Supportive Clinical Environment
You will work within a multidisciplinary team with operational, nursing, and administrative support, allowing you to focus on clinical care and patient outcomes.

Attractive Package

Competitive salary
Incentive structure
Health insurance
Life assurance
Annual leave
Professional development support

About the Role

As a Specialist Rheumatologist, you will provide specialist-level care for patients with rheumatological, autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal conditions.

You will manage both new and follow-up patients, develop long-term treatment plans, monitor therapeutic response, and support patients through complex chronic disease pathways.

This role is particularly suited to a proactive Rheumatologist who is confident managing outpatient demand and building a recognised service within a community-based healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist rheumatology consultations in an outpatient clinic setting.
Diagnose and manage inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, osteoporosis, chronic pain conditions, and autoimmune disorders.
Prescribe, monitor, and optimise treatment plans, including DMARDs and biologic therapies where clinically appropriate.
Perform joint assessments and outpatient procedures such as joint injections where applicable.
Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and relevant investigations.
Develop long-term follow-up plans for chronic rheumatology patients.
Collaborate with Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and other specialties.
Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment options, medication use, lifestyle management, and long-term disease control.
Maintain accurate medical records in line with clinical governance and regulatory standards.
Participate in clinical audit, CME, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Requirements

Specialist Rheumatologist with UAE professional registration or eligibility.
DHA, DOH/HAAD, or MOH specialist licence preferred.
Completion of recognised specialist qualification approved by UAE regulatory authorities.
Minimum 5 years’ post-specialist experience preferred.
Strong outpatient rheumatology experience.
Confident managing chronic inflammatory, autoimmune, and musculoskeletal conditions.
Experience prescribing and monitoring DMARDs and biologic therapies.
Excellent patient communication and follow-up management skills.
Fluent English language skills.
Arabic language skills are advantageous but not mandatory.

Preferred Experience

Previous UAE clinical experience.
Existing patient following or confidence in building a patient base.
Experience in high-volume outpatient or community clinic settings.
Experience working closely with Physiotherapy, Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, and Primary Care.
Familiarity with the Al Karama or similar community catchment area.

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.”