Job Description

– Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide expert diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of infants, children, and adolescents with endocrine and metabolic disorders. The Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist will collaborate with pediatric subspecialists and allied healthcare professionals to deliver evidence-based, family-centered care in accordance with DOH regulations and international clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage pediatric endocrine and metabolic disorders in neonates, children, and adolescents.
• Assess and treat conditions including:
• Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Growth hormone deficiency and short stature
• Disorders of puberty (precocious and delayed puberty)
• Thyroid disorders
• Adrenal gland disorders
• Pituitary disorders
• Calcium and bone metabolism disorders
• Obesity and metabolic syndrome
• Disorders of sexual development (DSD)
• Hypoglycemia and hyperinsulinism
• Congenital endocrine disorders
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor long-term endocrine and metabolic outcomes.
• Initiate and manage insulin therapy, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and other advanced diabetes technologies where appropriate.
• Interpret laboratory investigations, endocrine function tests, imaging studies, and genetic testing related to endocrine disorders.
• Perform dynamic endocrine function testing and supervise specialized diagnostic procedures where indicated.
• Provide inpatient consultations and outpatient pediatric endocrinology services.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, geneticists, dietitians, psychologists, and other specialists for comprehensive patient care.
• Counsel and educate patients and families regarding disease management, nutrition, growth monitoring, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and research activities.
• Supervise and mentor specialists, residents, fellows, and junior medical staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the hospital's electronic medical record system.
• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, and clinical governance requirements.
• Participate in departmental on-call services as required.

Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Completion of an accredited residency in Pediatrics followed by a recognized fellowship or subspecialty training in Pediatric Endocrinology.
• Fellowship/CCT/CCST/Arab Board/American Board/Canadian Board or equivalent qualification recognized by DOH for Consultant registration.
• Eligibility for or possession of a DOH Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist License
• Relevant post-qualification experience as per DOH Professional Qualification Requirements.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Health insurance.
• Annual paid leave and air ticket allowance.
• End-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Modern pediatric facilities equipped with advanced endocrine diagnostic and diabetes management technologies.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with opportunities for research, teaching, and academic development.