Consultant Nephrologist

Job Description – Consultant Nephrologist

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Nephrologist to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide expert care in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases. The Consultant Nephrologist will collaborate closely with intensivists, transplant teams, urologists, and other specialists to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with DOH regulations and international clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases.
• Assess and treat conditions including:
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
• Glomerular diseases
• Nephrotic and nephritic syndromes
• Diabetic kidney disease
• Hypertensive nephropathy
• Polycystic kidney disease
• Electrolyte and acid-base disorders
• Kidney stones and related renal disorders
• Manage patients requiring hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
• Evaluate and prepare patients for renal replacement therapy and kidney transplantation, including pre- and post-transplant care where applicable.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic procedures related to nephrology, including renal biopsies (where credentialed) and interpretation of laboratory and imaging findings.
• Collaborate with intensive care, cardiology, endocrinology, urology, transplant surgery, and internal medicine teams for comprehensive patient management.
• Provide inpatient consultations and outpatient nephrology services.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patients for disease progression and treatment response.
• Educate patients and families regarding kidney disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and dialysis care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical audits.
• Supervise and mentor specialists, residents, fellows, and junior medical staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the hospital's electronic medical records.
• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, and clinical governance requirements.
• Participate in on-call nephrology services as required.

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine followed by a recognized fellowship or subspecialty training in Nephrology.
• Fellowship/CCT/CCST/Arab Board/American Board/Canadian Board or equivalent qualification recognized by DOH for Consultant registration.
• Eligibility for or possession of a DOH Consultant Nephrologist License.
• Relevant post-qualification experience as per DOH Professional Qualification Requirements.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Health insurance.
• Annual paid leave and air ticket allowance.
• End-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Modern healthcare facilities with advanced nephrology and dialysis services.