Two of the steadiest mandates crossing our desk this year sit inside the same specialty: Internal Medicine, deployed either as clinical directorship of a private family’s preventative health strategy, or paired with Critical Care sub-specialisation for acute-readiness coverage of a family’s private medical office. Both are Riyadh- and Jeddah-based, both carry genuine clinical authority rather than a supporting role, and both reflect a wider pattern: Gulf private families are building permanent, dedicated medical infrastructure around single principals and families, not shared hospital capacity.
“These are not locum postings. A private family appointing a senior consultant in Internal Medicine is making a multi-year clinical governance decision — that is precisely why the compensation and the vetting process both run so deep.” — David Vilchez, Founder & CEO, Medical Staff Talent
Two live mandates, two distinct profiles
The first is a Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine role for a private family in Jeddah, based inside a secure Red Sea coast estate, with total authority over the household’s long-term preventative health strategy and chronic disease optimisation — clinical depth over throughput, operating from an exclusive private clinic with advanced diagnostic infrastructure. Every live physician mandate in the city is listed on our doctor jobs in Jeddah page.
The second is a Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine & Critical Care for a private family in Riyadh, which combines acute intervention with preventative stewardship — oversight of a dedicated private medical suite carrying emergency and diagnostic infrastructure, and direct coordination with international specialist networks.
What both mandates require
- Tier-1 board certification in Internal Medicine — CCT/CCST or an equivalent European Board certification, ideally with Intensive Care or Anaesthesia sub-specialisation for the Riyadh post.
- A minimum of seven years post-consultancy experience in UK & European academic medical centres, executive health units, or prior private family or diplomatic assignments.
- Impeccable command of protocol, emotional intelligence and absolute discretion under non-negotiable NDAs.
- Current, unrestricted home registration.
- Availability to start within six weeks of offer, complete flexibility around the family’s calendar, and the ability to relocate alone and to travel with the family worldwide, often at short notice.
What the households never compromise on
Neither household will be identified to a candidate until mutual interest is confirmed and confidentiality documentation is signed. That is standard across every private family mandate we run — see our wider Doctors practice for the full picture of how these appointments are structured and vetted end to end.
| Mandate | Location | Package |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine | Jeddah (Private Family) | £320,000 – £410,000, tax-free |
| Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine & Critical Care | Riyadh (Private Family) | £300,000 – £380,000, tax-free |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Critical Care sub-specialisation for both roles?
Only for the Riyadh post, and even there it is described as “ideally” rather than mandatory. The Jeddah role is a pure Internal Medicine appointment focused on preventative strategy rather than acute care.
Will I be told which family I am joining before I apply?
No — the household is never identified until mutual interest is established and confidentiality documentation is in place. This is standard practice across every private family mandate we handle.
Both mandates are ones I am running directly. If your background sits in Internal Medicine at consultant level with the discretion these appointments demand, submit a confidential profile through the Candidate Portal, or reach out via contact us. — David Vilchez, Founder & CEO
Further reading: Family Medicine Consultant Jobs in the Gulf | Doctors practice overview
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