Job Description

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Paediatric Metabolic Genetics Specialist to join a leading healthcare facility in Al Ain. The successful candidate will diagnose, manage, and provide long-term care for infants, children, and adolescents with inherited metabolic and genetic disorders while delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage inherited metabolic disorders and genetic conditions in pediatric patients.
• Evaluate patients with suspected metabolic diseases, developmental delays, neuromuscular disorders, and rare genetic syndromes.
• Interpret metabolic, biochemical, and genetic investigations including newborn screening results.
• Develop individualized treatment and long-term management plans for patients with metabolic and genetic disorders.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for pediatric metabolic genetics cases.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatric neurologists, dietitians, genetic counselors, laboratory specialists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, inheritance patterns, and long-term care.
• Participate in newborn screening programs and metabolic emergency management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with DOH regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in research, clinical audits, teaching, and continuous medical education activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Board Certification / Fellowship in Paediatric Metabolic Genetics, Clinical Genetics, or Metabolic Medicine.
• Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in the relevant specialty.
• Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in pediatric metabolic genetics within a tertiary care or academic hospital.
• Strong expertise in inherited metabolic disorders and pediatric genetic diseases.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in newborn screening and metabolic emergency protocols.
• Exposure to rare disease programs and genomic medicine.
• Research publications and academic experience are an advantage.
• Ability to work in a multicultural healthcare environment.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Family benefits
• Health insurance
• Annual airfare allowance
• Paid annual leave
• CME and professional development support