Arabic Speaking Addiction Physician Jobs – Relocate to Dubai

Arabic Speaking Addiction Physician Jobs – Relocate to Dubai

Location: Toronto, ON

Compensation: (approx. USD $21,800–$24,500/month)

HealthOPM is recruiting an Arabic-speaking Addiction Physician for a specialized residential

addiction and mental health treatment facility in the UAE. This senior clinical role carries

responsibility for the medical management of patients through detox, withdrawal, and continuing care,

within a growing multidisciplinary addiction medicine service. It's an opportunity to apply advanced

clinical training in an international setting, working closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, and

social workers, within a defined two-year contract. HealthOPM manages the recruitment process

directly, so you have a single point of contact from first application through to placement.

What's in it for you

Tax-free monthly salary of AED 80,000–90,000 (approx. USD $21,800–$24,500)

Family airfare allowance and an education allowance for dependents

Relocation assistance to support your move to the UAE

Guidance through the immigration and work permit process

Support navigating UAE medical licensing requirements

Annual airfare allowance and medical insurance

A defined role within a specialized, expanding addiction medicine service

No recruitment fees — HealthOPM never charges candidates to apply or be placed

What you'll do

Assess, diagnose, and treat substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions

Oversee medical management through detox, withdrawal, rehabilitation, and continuing care

Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans

Prescribe and monitor medications within your scope of practice

Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers on integrated care

Contribute clinically to the continued development of the facility's addiction medicine service

What you'll need

Fluent Arabic speaker (required)

MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree

Clinical experience relevant to substance use disorders

Experience managing detox, withdrawal, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions

Strong clinical assessment, prescribing, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Specialist certification or fellowship training in Addiction Medicine or Psychiatry is an asset

Eligibility for UAE medical licensing

Willingness to relocate to the UAE for a defined contract term

Our recruitment process

Submit your application and CV

Initial review and conversation with the HealthOPM team

Credential and licensing-eligibility review

Introduction to the client for consideration

Licensing and relocation details shared as you move through selection

Why choose HealthOPM

No recruitment fees charged to candidates

Direct guidance through every stage of the hiring process

Access to senior international clinical opportunities not widely advertised

A recruitment team with direct experience placing physicians in the UAE

A single point of contact who can answer your questions at every stage

If you're a licensed or license-eligible physician with experience in addiction medicine, ready to take

on a senior clinical role internationally, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to start the

conversation with our team — HealthOPM does not charge candidates any recruitment fee, and we're

happy to answer questions before you formally apply.