Specialist Endocrinologist

Role Overview

Astra ProMed is seeking a Specialist Endocrinologist to join a leading healthcare facility in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time position.

Role Purpose

Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders, demonstrating excellent clinical judgment, a patient-centered approach, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based endocrine care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Diagnosis and Management

• Evaluate and manage Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, and diabetes-related complications.
• Diagnose and treat thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroiditis.
• Assess and manage pituitary, adrenal, parathyroid, and other hormonal disorders.
• Diagnose and manage endocrine conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), osteoporosis, and calcium metabolism disorders.

Treatment Planning and Therapy

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical evaluation, laboratory investigations, imaging, and evidence-based guidelines.
• Initiate and monitor appropriate medical therapies, including insulin treatment and other endocrine medications.
• Manage patients requiring advanced diabetes care, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and insulin pump therapy, where appropriately trained.

Specialized Care and Complications

• Provide comprehensive care for patients with obesity, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance.
• Evaluate and manage complex or uncontrolled diabetes and associated cardiovascular, renal, and neurological complications.
• Manage patients requiring advanced diabetes management techniques and therapies.

Investigations and Interpretation

• Interpret relevant investigations, including hormonal profiles, HbA1c, thyroid function tests, dynamic endocrine testing, and endocrine imaging.
• Demonstrate competence in interpreting hormonal investigations and managing endocrine emergencies.

Prevention and Risk Management

• Provide preventive endocrine care, risk assessment, and early identification of metabolic disorders.

Coordination and Collaboration

• Coordinate appropriate referrals for thyroid surgery, endocrine surgery, and other specialized interventions.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, nephrologists, ophthalmologists, gynecologists, dietitians, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Patient Education

• Educate patients regarding diabetes self-management, medication adherence, nutrition, lifestyle modification, and long-term disease prevention.

Governance and Quality

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with MOHAP regulations, clinical governance, and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, teaching, and CME activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Internal Medicine, followed by appropriate subspecialty training in Endocrinology / Diabetes & Metabolism, or an equivalent recognized pathway.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist qualification.
• Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism is highly desirable.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant post-specialization experience in Endocrinology is preferred.
• Strong clinical experience in managing diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, metabolic diseases, and complex endocrine conditions.
• Experience in advanced diabetes management, including CGM and insulin pump therapy, is an advantage.
• Eligible for MOHAP Specialist Endocrinology classification/license in Sharjah, subject to applicable UAE PQR qualification and experience requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent clinical judgment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Patient-management skills.
• Demonstrated competence in interpreting hormonal investigations.
• Ability to manage endocrine emergencies.

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: Sharjah, UAE
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.
• Professional development and CME opportunities.
• Modern, well-equipped endocrinology and diabetes care facilities.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.