Specialist Internal Medicine, Arabic Speaker, HealthHub Clinic, Arabian Center, Dubai

Job Requisition ID: 170803

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 Internal Medicine care in line with evidence‑based clinical standards, supporting the diagnosis, treatment, and long‑term management of acute and chronic medical conditions. The role delivers safe, ethical, and patient‑centred care within a busy outpatient (OPD) clinic environment at our Arabian Center Clinic, Dubai.

Role Overview

This is an outpatient‑based (OPD) Internal Medicine role based at our Arabian Center Clinic, Dubai.
The position is well suited to a Specialist Internal Medicine physician with strong OPD experience who is comfortable managing a broad range of acute presentations, chronic disease pathways, and long‑term patient follow‑up in a community clinic setting.
Given the clinic’s patient demographic, fluency in Arabic is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive specialist Internal Medicine care in line with best‑practice clinical guidelines and Al‑Futtaim Health Medical Staff Bylaws
Consult with patients to assess symptoms, medical history, and health concerns
Diagnose and manage acute illnesses, including bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic medical conditions
Prescribe and manage medications, therapies, and preventive care plans
Explain diagnoses, investigations, procedures, and treatment plans clearly to patients
Monitor patient progress, review outcomes, and adjust treatment plans as required
Provide health and wellness advice, including lifestyle modification, disease prevention, and long‑term care guidance
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical records
Refer patients to other specialists when clinically appropriate
Support patients requiring long‑term or ongoing medical care
Participate equitably in the on‑call roster, where applicable
Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental development activities
Engage in continuing medical education and remain current with developments in Internal Medicine
Work collaboratively with nursing staff, allied health professionals, and other specialists to optimise patient outcomes

Candidate Profile

DHA‑licensed or DHA‑eligible Specialist in Internal Medicine
Strong clinical competence across general Internal Medicine in an OPD setting
Comfortable managing both acute and chronic medical conditions
Experience working in a busy outpatient or community clinic environment
Fluency in Arabic is essential (spoken); English fluency is also required
Excellent communication skills with patients and multidisciplinary teams
Patient‑focused, ethical, and quality‑driven in clinical practice
Team‑oriented, reliable, and adaptable
Familiarity with community‑based patient populations is 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) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
Fluency in Arabic (essential) and English (spoken and written)
Strong computer literacy skills
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: Arabian Center Clinic, 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.”