Consultant Geriatrician - Abu Dhabi

Position Summary

Consultant Geriatrician

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions affecting elderly patients.
• Conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA), including medical, functional, cognitive, psychological, and social evaluations.
• Develop individualized care plans addressing complex health needs and multiple comorbidities.
• Manage conditions commonly seen in older adults, including dementia, delirium, falls, frailty, osteoporosis, polypharmacy, incontinence, and mobility disorders.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including primary care physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, psychologists, and palliative care specialists.
• Provide consultation services for hospitalized patients and support transitions of care between inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community settings.
• Promote preventive healthcare, healthy aging, and chronic disease management strategies.

Leadership & Service Development

• Contribute to the development and expansion of geriatric medicine services and age-friendly healthcare initiatives.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance programs.
• Assist in establishing clinical pathways, protocols, and best practices in geriatric care.

Education & Training

• Provide teaching, mentorship, and supervision to physicians, residents, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities and departmental educational programs.
• Promote awareness of geriatric medicine principles among healthcare providers and caregivers.

Research & Academic Activities

• Participate in clinical research, audits, and evidence-based practice initiatives related to elderly care.
• Contribute to publications, presentations, and quality improvement projects where applicable.
• Stay updated with advancements in geriatric medicine and healthy aging practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Completion of accredited specialty training in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or related specialty, followed by Fellowship/Subspecialty training in Geriatric Medicine.
• Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine recognized by the Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi.
• Minimum of 3–5 years post-board/fellowship experience as a Consultant Geriatrician.
• Eligibility for DOH Abu Dhabi Consultant licensure.
• Expertise in comprehensive geriatric assessment and management of complex elderly patients.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in tertiary hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, or academic medical institutions.
• Expertise in dementia care, falls prevention, frailty management, and healthy aging programs.
• Experience in service development, quality improvement, and geriatric care pathways.
• Participation in research and academic activities related to aging and elderly care.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary package.
• Family benefits as per organizational policy.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Annual leave and airfare allowance.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).