Job Description

We're Hiring | Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologist – Dubai, UAE

📍 Location: Dubai
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join a leading healthcare provider in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialized gastrointestinal and nutritional care for infants, children, and adolescents while working within a multidisciplinary pediatric healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of pediatric gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional disorders, including:
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Feeding and swallowing disorders
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Celiac disease
• Chronic abdominal pain
• Constipation and functional bowel disorders
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Food allergies and intolerances
• Pediatric liver disorders
• Growth and nutritional disorders
• Perform and interpret pediatric gastroenterology procedures, including:
• Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (OGD)
• Colonoscopy
• Biopsy procedures
• Other diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic interventions where credentialed
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Manage complex nutritional needs, including enteral feeding and growth-related concerns.
• Provide counseling and education to children and families regarding disease management and long-term care.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, dietitians, radiologists, pathologists, and other specialists.
• Participate in pediatric gastroenterology multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and complex case discussions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with DHA regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Mentor junior physicians and contribute to departmental education and service development.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical qualification.
• Board Certification, Fellowship, or equivalent recognized Consultant qualification in Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Specialist qualification in Pediatrics with additional subspecialty training in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience at Consultant level.
• Eligibility for or possession of a Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Consultant license
• Strong expertise in pediatric GI disorders, nutrition, hepatology, and pediatric endoscopy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered care.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience working in internationally accredited children's hospitals or tertiary pediatric centers.
• Advanced training in pediatric endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, pediatric hepatology, or nutrition is an advantage.
• UAE or GCC experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong commitment to teaching, research, and continuous professional development.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave and benefits as per UAE Labour Law and company policy.
• Professional development and Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
• Licensing assistance will be provided to eligible candidates.
• Opportunity to work in a modern pediatric healthcare environment with advanced facilities and a multidisciplinary team.