General Practitioner (Sharjah, UAE)

Job Purpose

To examine patients, diagnose illnesses and administer or prescribing appropriate treatment while addressing patients’ health related queries. The GP will also implement medical screening programs for applicants/patients in accordance with MOH and GCAA regulations.

Key Result Responsibilities

1. Work in an out-patient clinic and follow applicable standards & procedures of MOH and GCAA regulations


2. Prescribe medicines and order investigations for diagnosis


3. Treat acute & chronic illnesses and provide preventative care & health education to applicants & patients


4. Secure and evaluate medical health and development history of the patient.


5. Conduct medical assessment and refer the cases that require more than primary health care


6. Interpret investigation results and refer patients to specialists for further testing and treatment if needed


7. Manage emergency cases and perform minor surgical procedures


8. Complete medical / incident reports as needed regarding investigations and the resolution of complaints; Make reports for the management on all the employees that were given treatment.


9. Implement Occupational Health and Safety (including Vaccination) programs in the company and promote occupational health to employees through education when required in a wide variety of health care subjects such as nutrition and lifestyle issues, basic health care maintenance, and self-administration of medications.


10. Supervise the treatment room, side laboratory and imaging unit to ensure they are hazard free; Continuously monitor & assess risk within the work areas and take appropriate measures within the practice to minimize risk.


11. Actively participate in audits of the medical centre/clinic


12. Train and indoctrinate medical staff to improve their knowledge, skills, and performance.


13. Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager within the remit of this role.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

• Holds a Medical Doctor Certificate. Post Graduate degree is preferred.


• Valid MOH License


• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and database systems.


• Fluent in English Language (Arabic is a plus), verbal and written

Work Experience

•    Minimum 5+ years’ work experience in a recognised health care provider as a general practitioner or similar capacity

•    Ability to work 24-hour shift pattern/ roster

•    Ability to learn and develop competency in Aviation Medicine

•    Good verbal & written communication skills

•    Good interpersonal and team working skills