Consultant - Pediatric Gastroenterology
Posted date [2026-05-26]
(ID: 45750)
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Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Consultant - Pediatric GastroenterologyJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant - Pediatric Gastroenterology
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: Minimum 5 years consultant-level experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an Arabic-speaking physician with advanced expertise in pediatric gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and nutritional disorders. This role is suited for a consultant who can provide evidence-based diagnosis, pediatric endoscopic procedures, nutritional care planning, and family-centered treatment for infants, children, and adolescents with complex digestive health needs.
The position requires American Board certification preference, strong pediatric GI procedure experience, Arabic communication skills, and the ability to work closely with pediatricians, surgeons, dietitians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams in a modern clinical setting.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 65000-90000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Consultant - Pediatric Gastroenterology provides specialist care for children with digestive, hepatology, pancreatic, and nutrition-related conditions that require careful assessment, long-term monitoring, and coordinated treatment. The role combines clinical consultation, pediatric endoscopy, family education, nutritional management, and multidisciplinary care planning.
This position has strong impact on child health outcomes because pediatric gastrointestinal disorders can affect growth, nutrition, development, comfort, and quality of life. The consultant will support early diagnosis, safe procedures, personalized treatment, and clear family communication in Arabic and English where required.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage pediatric gastrointestinal, hepatology, pancreatic, and nutritional disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.
* Treat conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, GERD, chronic abdominal pain, constipation, liver diseases, feeding disorders, malabsorption, and complex digestive complaints.
* Perform pediatric GI procedures, including diagnostic endoscopy, colonoscopy, biopsy, and related endoscopic assessments where clinically appropriate.
* Conduct detailed consultations, review medical history, assess growth and nutrition, interpret investigations, and develop clear diagnostic pathways.
* Develop individualized treatment and nutritional management plans based on diagnosis, patient age, growth needs, family history, laboratory findings, and clinical response.
* Collaborate with pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, dietitians, nurses, radiologists, pathologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams for integrated care.
* Provide patient and family education regarding gastrointestinal health, nutrition, medication use, procedure preparation, preventive care, and long-term follow-up.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, procedure reports, consent documentation, treatment plans, nutritional plans, and follow-up records in line with DHA requirements.
* Participate in departmental quality initiatives, clinical audits, case reviews, research activity, and continuing medical education programs.
* Follow international clinical standards, patient safety requirements, infection control protocols, confidentiality rules, and evidence-based pediatric gastroenterology practice.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree with specialization in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology.
* American Board Certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology is preferred.
* Arabic speaking ability is mandatory.
* Active DHA license or eligibility for Dubai Health Authority consultant licensure is preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of consultant-level experience in pediatric gastroenterology.
* Strong expertise in pediatric endoscopic procedures, advanced GI care, hepatology, feeding disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and nutritional management.
* Proven ability to manage complex pediatric digestive cases with clinical accuracy, compassion, and family-centered communication.
* Excellent leadership, patient-management, counselling, clinical documentation, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
Skills Set
* Pediatric gastroenterology
* Pediatric hepatology
* Pediatric endoscopy
* Pediatric colonoscopy
* Inflammatory bowel disease care
* Celiac disease management
* GERD treatment
* Chronic abdominal pain assessment
* Constipation management
* Pediatric liver disease care
* Feeding disorder management
* Nutritional care planning
* Growth and nutrition assessment
* Arabic patient communication
* Family counselling
* Multidisciplinary pediatric care
* DHA license eligibility
* Clinical documentation
* Quality improvement
* CME participation
Why Join Us
This role offers a strong opportunity for an Arabic-speaking Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologist to contribute to advanced Hospital and Health Care services in Dubai, where demand for pediatric digestive care, pediatric endoscopy, hepatology support, nutritional management, and family-centered specialist treatment continues to grow. The position provides exposure to complex pediatric cases, modern clinical pathways, and meaningful long-term care for children and families.
The successful candidate can expect a competitive tax-free salary package, comprehensive family benefits, annual airfare allowance, medical insurance, professional development opportunities, and a modern multidisciplinary clinical environment.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports specialist healthcare recruitment across the Gulf by connecting experienced medical professionals with hospitals, clinics, children’s healthcare services, and advanced medical providers. The company focuses on consultant-level placements where pediatric subspecialty expertise, Arabic communication, clinical accuracy, and high-quality patient care are essential to successful healthcare delivery.
