DHA Specialist GP and/or Family Medicine Specialist for Diabetes Education

Role Overview

Metabolic Health seeks a DHA-licensed General Practitioner and/or Family Medicine Specialist to deliver diabetes education and clinical care at two Dubai locations: 268 Al Wasl Rd, Jumeirah 1, and Grove Mall @ Al Barsha South.

Role Purpose

To provide specialized diabetes and endocrine disorder management with a focus on patient education, using advanced insulin delivery systems and continuous glucose monitoring technologies to optimize metabolic health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Management

• Diagnose, treat, and manage diabetes and endocrine disorders in a clinical setting.
• Perform insulin titration with expertise and precision.
• Manage oral diabetic medications.
• Provide care for Type 1 diabetes, including ICR calculation and insulin dose adjustment.
• Deliver pediatric diabetes care and coverage.

Diabetes Education

• Function as a Diabetes Educator for patients.
• Teach carbohydrate counting techniques and dietary management.
• Educate patients on insulin pump installation, monitoring, and adjustment.
• Train patients on continuous glucose monitor (CGM) use, including Freestyle, Dexcom, and Medtronic systems.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Partner with endocrinology and diabetology specialists as needed.

Professional Development

• Maintain commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized medical school.
• Board certification or equivalent qualification in General Practice or Family Medicine.
• Fellowship or additional training in Diabetology and Endocrinology from a reputable institution (preferred).
• Valid DHA medical license to practice as a General Practitioner in Dubai, UAE.
• Proven experience working as a General Practitioner with a focus on Diabetology and/or Endocrinology in a clinical setting.
• Pump training certificate.
• Hands-on experience installing, monitoring, and adjusting insulin pumps.
• Hands-on experience with continuous glucose monitors (Freestyle, Dexcom, Medtronic).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical knowledge in diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes and endocrine disorders.
• Expertise in insulin titration.
• Proficiency in carbohydrate counting and dietary counseling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient-centered care approach.
• Compassion and empathy in clinical practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary settings.

Additional Information

• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care is essential.
• Dedication to quality improvement and continuous learning expected.