Job Description

General Practitioner - Psychiatry

Rehabilitation Hospital

Free placement
Free placement

Job ID: 628643

06 Jun 2026

Job ID: 628643

06 Jun 2026

Job Location

Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates

Experience

3 to 5 years

Qualification Level

Post Graduate; Doctorate; Medical Professionals

Job Function

Doctor / Medical Research / Dean / Medical Professors

Skillset

Responsible for providing comprehensive medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing medical management for patients receiving psychiatric and behavioral health services. Conduct detailed medical evaluations, physical examinations, medical s

Preferred Jobseekers

Jobseekers from any country; Jobseekers from any Arab/Middle East country

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Davidson Management Consultants have been mandated to recruit a DOH licensed General Practitioner for their client in Abu Dhabi, UAE which is a specialized mental health facility providing inpatient, outpatient, and behavioral health services. We are looking for General Practitioners with a valid Department of Health (DOH) license and a minimum of 3 to 5 years of clinical experience, including mandatory experience working within Psychiatry, Mental Health, Addiction Medicine, or Psychiatric Hospital settings.

Native Arabic speakers and candidates with experience in multidisciplinary mental health environments would be highly preferred. This position requires regular night shift coverage and candidates must be willing and able to work independently during overnight hours while providing medical support to inpatient psychiatric services.The General Practitioner will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing medical management for patients receiving psychiatric and behavioral health services. Conduct detailed medical evaluations, physical examinations, medical screening assessments, and risk assessments for patients presenting with mental health conditions. Identify and manage acute and chronic medical illnesses while ensuring that physical health needs are appropriately addressed alongside psychiatric treatment plans.

Work closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and coordinated patient care. Monitor patients receiving psychotropic medications and assist in identifying medication-related side effects, adverse reactions, and physical health complications. Participate in admission assessments, inpatient reviews, discharge planning, and continuity of care processes.Provide medical support for patients with co-existing medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, metabolic disorders, and other chronic health conditions commonly encountered within psychiatric populations. During night shifts, provide immediate medical assessment and intervention for urgent clinical situations, respond to medical emergencies, evaluate deteriorating patients, and coordinate transfer or escalation of care when required. Ensure continuous medical coverage and clinical support for nursing and psychiatric teams during overnight operations.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation, progress notes, treatment records, and discharge summaries in accordance with Department of Health regulations and facility policies. Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, accreditation activities, and continuing medical education programs. Ensure compliance with clinical governance standards, patient safety requirements, infection control policies, and ethical medical practice while contributing to the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered mental healthcare services.

Salary : Aed 25,000 per month plus family benefits (Salary mentioned in the advertisement is indicative. The final offer lies at the discretion of the client and will be made after completion of interviews).

Company Profile

Davidson Management Consultants is a Dubai-based boutique healthcare executive search and physician recruitment firm specializing in hospital leadership recruitment, C-suite healthcare hiring, and international physician placement across the GCC and Middle East. With more than 13 years of experience in healthcare recruitment, life sciences recruitment, and pharmaceutical executive search, Davidson has become one of the region’s most trusted recruitment partners for multispecialty hospitals, tertiary care medical centers, healthcare groups, medical universities, and pharmaceutical companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Davidson is widely recognized for its expertise in healthcare executive search in Dubai and the Middle East, supporting hospitals and healthcare organizations with the recruitment of Hospital CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Chief Medical Officers, Medical Directors, and senior healthcare leadership teams. The firm also specializes in international physician recruitment, sourcing highly qualified Consultant Physicians, Specialist Doctors, Surgeons, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Allied Health professionals for leading hospitals and healthcare institutions across the GCC. Through a strong global candidate network spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and South Africa, Davidson provides access to board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians and internationally experienced healthcare executives. Davidson Management Consultants is also a trusted resource for physicians searching for doctor jobs in UAE hospitals, consultant doctor jobs in Dubai, psychiatrist jobs in UAE, and physician career opportunities across the GCC. Our executive search methodology includes global leadership mapping, international talent sourcing, competency-based interviews, psychometric assessment, and comprehensive reference checks, ensuring the highest standards of recruitment for critical leadership and clinical roles. In addition to recruitment, Davidson supports physicians with UAE medical licensing services including DHA, DOH, MOH, and CDA licensing, assisting international doctors in successfully transitioning to healthcare careers in the UAE and the GCC. Today, Davidson Management Consultants is recognized as a leading healthcare executive search firm in Dubai and physician recruitment consultancy in the GCC, connecting world-class healthcare professionals with outstanding hospital and healthcare leadership opportunities across the Middle East.

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