Specialist Rheumatologist

We're Hiring | Specialist Rheumatologist

📍 Location: Sharjah

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive Salary & Attractive Benefits
Healthcare Facility: Leading Healthcare Facility

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Specialist Rheumatologist to join a leading healthcare facility in Sharjah, UAE.

The ideal candidate should possess extensive expertise in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, and complex rheumatological conditions. The role requires excellent clinical judgment, strong diagnostic skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory joint diseases.
• Evaluate and treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Sjögren's syndrome, and other autoimmune disorders.
• Manage ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and connective tissue diseases.
• Conduct comprehensive rheumatological consultations and musculoskeletal examinations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for acute and chronic rheumatological conditions.
• Prescribe and monitor DMARDs, biologic therapies, immunosuppressants, and other appropriate medications.
• Perform joint aspirations and intra-articular injections within authorized clinical privileges.
• Interpret autoimmune serology, inflammatory markers, imaging studies, and other diagnostic investigations.
• Monitor disease progression, treatment responses, and medication-related complications.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, internal medicine physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ensure compliance with MOHAP regulations, clinical guidelines, infection control, and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Internal Medicine, followed by appropriate fellowship, subspecialty training, or board certification in Rheumatology, or another recognized Rheumatology training pathway.
• Relevant post-specialization clinical experience meeting UAE Specialist Rheumatology eligibility requirements.
• Strong expertise in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disorders, and immunomodulatory therapies.
• Experience managing complex rheumatological conditions and long-term treatment plans.
• Knowledge of current international rheumatology guidelines and evidence-based treatment protocols.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Valid MOHAP Specialist Rheumatology license or eligibility, or eligibility to obtain the applicable professional license under UAE PQR requirements.

• Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Sharjah.
• Modern medical facilities and advanced diagnostic technologies.
• Supportive and professional multidisciplinary working environment.
• Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Licensing assistance for eligible candidates.Important Note for Applicants

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