Consultant - Pediatric Gastroenterology
Posted date [2026-06-02]
(ID: 45944)
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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: Physician
Experience: Minimum 5 years consultant-level experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an American Board-certified physician with Arabic language proficiency and advanced expertise in digestive, liver, pancreatic, and nutritional disorders affecting infants, children, and adolescents. This role is ideal for a consultant-level pediatric gastroenterologist who can deliver accurate diagnosis, perform pediatric GI procedures, guide nutritional care, and provide compassionate family-centered treatment within a leading healthcare facility.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 75000-95000
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 will provide specialized care for children with gastrointestinal, hepatology, pancreatic, feeding, and nutrition-related conditions. The role requires strong clinical judgment, procedural confidence, careful family communication, and close collaboration with pediatricians, surgeons, dietitians, radiologists, nurses, and other multidisciplinary teams. The consultant will help strengthen pediatric digestive health services in Dubai by delivering evidence-based care, supporting preventive education, improving long-term disease management, and contributing to clinical quality initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage pediatric gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, feeding, and nutrition-related disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.
* Treat conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, GERD, chronic abdominal pain, constipation, liver disease, feeding disorders, and digestive growth concerns.
* Perform pediatric gastrointestinal procedures, including endoscopy and colonoscopy, in line with clinical indications and safety standards.
* Conduct detailed assessments using patient history, physical examination, laboratory findings, imaging, endoscopic results, and nutritional evaluation.
* Develop individualized treatment and nutritional management plans tailored to each child’s age, diagnosis, growth pattern, family needs, and clinical progress.
* Collaborate with pediatricians, surgeons, dietitians, radiologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, and allied healthcare teams for integrated care.
* Monitor long-term patient progress and adjust treatment plans for chronic gastrointestinal and hepatology conditions.
* Provide clear education to parents and families on diagnosis, medication use, nutrition, procedure preparation, warning signs, preventive care, and follow-up planning.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, procedure reports, treatment plans, consent documentation, and follow-up records.
* Ensure adherence to international clinical standards, patient safety protocols, DHA requirements, and hospital policies.
* Participate in departmental quality initiatives, clinical audits, research activity, continuing medical education, and case discussions.
* Support a culturally sensitive, family-centered care environment through strong Arabic and English communication where required.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
* American Board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification.
* DHA license or DHA eligibility as a Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologist.
* Arabic language proficiency is required for effective patient and family communication.
* Strong experience diagnosing and managing pediatric gastrointestinal, hepatology, pancreatic, feeding, and nutritional disorders.
* Proven ability to treat inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, GERD, chronic abdominal pain, constipation, liver diseases, and feeding disorders.
* Skilled in pediatric GI procedures, including endoscopy and colonoscopy.
* Strong clinical background in family-centered care, preventive education, and long-term pediatric disease management.
* Excellent communication skills with children, parents, caregivers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
* Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, clinical documentation, continuous learning, and international standards of pediatric care.
Skills Set
* Pediatric Gastroenterology
* Pediatric hepatology
* Pediatric digestive care
* Pediatric endoscopy
* Pediatric colonoscopy
* Inflammatory bowel disease management
* Celiac disease treatment
* GERD management
* Chronic abdominal pain assessment
* Constipation management
* Liver disease care
* Pancreatic disorder care
* Feeding disorder management
* Nutritional management
* Growth and nutrition assessment
* Family education
* Arabic patient communication
* American Board certification
* DHA licensing
* Multidisciplinary care coordination
* Clinical documentation
* Quality improvement
* Clinical research
* Continuing medical education
* International clinical standards
Why Join Us
This opportunity is well suited for a Consultant - Pediatric Gastroenterology seeking a specialized child-focused role in Dubai’s advanced Hospital and Health Care sector. The position offers the chance to manage complex pediatric digestive and liver conditions, perform important GI procedures, collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, and support children and families through clear communication and compassionate care. It is a strong fit for an Arabic-speaking, American Board-certified consultant who wants to contribute to high-quality pediatric specialty services in a respected healthcare setting.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East works with healthcare organizations across the UAE to connect experienced consultant physicians with specialist medical opportunities. The company supports hospitals and advanced care facilities by placing qualified doctors in roles where their expertise can improve patient care, strengthen specialty services, and support long-term healthcare excellence.
