Consultant Sports Medicine Physician

About the role

The Consultant Sports Medicine Physician will deliver specialised diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for sports‑related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. The role focuses on injury prevention, performance optimisation and safe return‑to‑play for athletes and active individuals.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and manage sports injuries through clinical assessment, functional evaluation and fitness‑for‑sport screening.
• Develop and oversee personalised treatment and rehabilitation plans, including return‑to‑play and concussion management.
• Perform sports‑medicine procedures such as injections and ultrasound‑guided interventions.
• Document care accurately and ensure compliance with regulatory and patient‑safety standards.
• Collaborate with orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, radiologists, nutritionists and sports scientists.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, clinical governance and quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Educate athletes, coaches and healthcare professionals on injury prevention and performance optimisation.
• Engage in research, audits, continuing education and mentorship of junior staff.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MBBS/MD) from a recognised institution.
• Completed residency and fellowship or board certification in Sports Medicine or related specialty.
• Minimum 5 years post‑board/fellowship experience as a Consultant in Sports Medicine.
• Experience with elite athletes or professional sports teams is preferred.
• Eligibility for consultant licensure with the Qatar healthcare regulatory authority.

Required skills

• Injury prevention
• Clinical assessment
• Evidence‑based patient‑centred care
• Sports medicine procedures
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound
• Image‑guided procedures
• Fitness‑for‑sport screening
• Functional evaluation