Telemedicine Jobs for Doctors in the UAE
Telemedicine jobs for doctors in the UAE are remote roles where a doctor licensed by DHA, DoH Abu Dhabi or MOHAP consults patients online by video instead of in person.
Last updated 2026-07-11
Are there telemedicine jobs for doctors in the UAE?
Yes — telemedicine jobs for doctors in the UAE are available through platforms such as Health at Hand, Okadoc and Altibbi, which onboard locally licensed doctors for video consultations. Telehealth does not replace licensing: you must first hold and activate a practising licence with the relevant emirate regulator (DHA, DoH Abu Dhabi or MOHAP).
Which telemedicine platforms hire doctors in the UAE
Real platforms that onboard UAE-licensed doctors for online consultations. Each verifies your medical registration before you can see patients:
Health at Hand
A DHA-licensed on-demand video-consultation platform with a doctor-recruitment page inviting UAE-licensed physicians to join.
SourceOkadoc
A telemedicine solution where healthcare providers and doctors register and go live quickly — it onboarded hundreds of doctors from dozens of UAE providers at launch.
SourceAltibbi
A pan-Arab 24/7 consultation platform with an "Altibbi for Doctors" app and a licensed telehealth clinic in Dubai; doctors must be approved by the relevant medical syndicates.
SourceCallADoc
A Dubai telehealth provider with a live careers page recruiting clinicians for its telehealth team.
SourceLicensing & registration (DHA / DoH / MOHAP)
You must register and activate a practising licence with the relevant emirate regulator — the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH), or the federal MOHAP — before providing teleconsultations.
Dubai Health Authority — telehealth licensingWhat telemedicine doctors earn in the UAE
- Employed GPs in the UAE earn roughly AED 15,000–45,000 per month, specialists AED 50,000–90,000+, and consultants AED 80,000–120,000+
These are general employed-doctor salaries, not telemedicine-specific per-consultation rates — no UAE platform publishes its doctor payout, so confirm rates directly with each platform.
Dr Expat — UAE doctor salary guideEquipment & setup you need
- A laptop or smartphone with a working camera and microphone
- A stable broadband or 4G/5G internet connection (a wired or strong Wi-Fi link for video calls)
- A quiet, private, well-lit room so consultations stay confidential
- A modern web browser — GeraClinic and most platforms run in-browser, with no special software to install
- A way to receive payouts locally (bank transfer, mobile money, or a digital wallet, depending on the platform)
What GeraClinic offers
GeraClinic is a telemedicine platform where UAE-licensed doctors consult patients online. It is free to apply — no signup fee, no monthly fee — and you set your own hours and consultation fee. Patients in the UAE typically pay AED 50 – AED 300 per consultation, and you keep 85% of every consultation (GeraClinic takes a transparent 15% platform fee), paid out within 3-5 business days once your medical registration is verified.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there telemedicine jobs for doctors in the UAE?+
Yes. Doctors licensed by DHA, DoH Abu Dhabi or MOHAP can consult patients online through platforms such as Health at Hand, Okadoc, Altibbi and GeraClinic. Telehealth does not replace licensing — you must hold and activate a practising licence first.
What licence do I need for telemedicine in the UAE?+
You must register and activate a practising licence with your emirate regulator — DHA in Dubai, DoH in Abu Dhabi, or the federal MOHAP — before providing teleconsultations.
How much do doctors earn in the UAE?+
Employed GPs earn roughly AED 15,000–45,000 per month and specialists more. On GeraClinic you set your own per-consultation fee within the AED 50–300 range patients expect and keep 85% of every consultation.
Start seeing patients online from the UAE
Free to apply, no signup or monthly fees. Set your own hours and consultation fee, keep 85% of every consultation, and get paid within 3-5 business days.