Consultant Pediatric Neurologist
Posted date [2026-07-02]
(ID: 47297)
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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 NeurologistJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Pediatric Neurologist
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 Neurologist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for a senior physician experienced in diagnosing and managing neurological disorders affecting infants, children, and adolescents. This role supports a prestigious hospital with clinical operations in Abu Dhabi and requires strong expertise in epilepsy care, pediatric neurophysiology, developmental delay assessment, neurogenetic conditions, inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology, and evidence-based long-term neurological care.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 70000-90000
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 Neurologist will
provide advanced neurological care for children with acute, chronic, developmental, and complex nervous system disorders. The role is important for improving diagnosis, treatment planning, family understanding, rehabilitation coordination, and long-term quality of life for pediatric patients. Working with a multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience team, the consultant will support both inpatient and outpatient services while contributing to clinical governance, academic activity, research, and continuous service improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage pediatric neurological disorders including epilepsy, developmental delays, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, neurogenetic conditions, and other central or peripheral nervous system diseases.
* Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments using patient history, developmental review, physical examination, neurological evaluation, family history, and diagnostic evidence.
* Interpret EEG, MRI, CT scans, neurophysiological studies, laboratory results, and related investigations to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
* Develop individualized treatment and long-term management plans for infants, children, and adolescents with complex neurological needs.
* Manage inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology cases, including acute presentations, chronic follow-up, medication adjustment, seizure control, developmental concerns, and referral-based cases.
* Provide specialist input for children with seizures, abnormal movements, developmental regression, muscle weakness, headaches, neurodevelopmental concerns, and suspected genetic neurological conditions.
* Collaborate with pediatricians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation physicians, psychologists, geneticists, radiologists, nurses, therapists, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
* Counsel patients and families about diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, medication use, seizure safety, rehabilitation needs, and long-term care planning.
* Participate in pediatric neuroscience discussions, clinical audits, academic activities, research projects, conferences, and continuing medical education programs.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, diagnostic reviews, treatment plans, medication records, consent documentation, follow-up notes, and discharge recommendations in compliance with DOH regulations and hospital policies.
* Stay updated with advances in pediatric neurology, epilepsy management, neurodiagnostic procedures, and evidence-based child neurology practice.
* Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that strengthen pediatric neurological care, patient safety, clinical pathways, and family-centered service delivery.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MBBS or equivalent from an accredited institution recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
* Board Certification, Fellowship, or equivalent advanced qualification in Pediatric Neurology.
* Valid DOH Consultant License or DOH Eligibility Letter in Pediatric Neurology.
* Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist in a reputed tertiary care or academic hospital.
* Strong clinical expertise in pediatric epilepsy, developmental delays, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, neurogenetic conditions, and pediatric neurodiagnostic procedures.
* Experience managing both inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology services.
* Western-trained candidates are preferred.
* Experience in epilepsy management and pediatric neurophysiology will be an advantage.
* Exposure to multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience programs is preferred.
* Research publications, academic teaching, conference participation, or clinical education involvement will be an added advantage.
* Excellent communication, analytical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment with children, families, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
* Strong commitment to ethical practice, patient-centered care, clinical documentation, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
* Pediatric neurology
* Child neurology
* Epilepsy management
* Pediatric neurophysiology
* EEG interpretation
* MRI review
* CT scan review
* Neurodiagnostic procedures
* Developmental delay assessment
* Neuromuscular disorder care
* Pediatric headache management
* Movement disorder diagnosis
* Neurogenetic conditions
* Inpatient pediatric neurology
* Outpatient pediatric neurology
* Seizure management
* Long-term neurological care
* Family counseling
* Pediatric neuroscience programs
* Multidisciplinary care coordination
* DOH consultant licensing
* Clinical audits
* Research activity
* Academic involvement
* CME participation
* Medical documentation
* Patient-centered care
Why Join Us
This opportunity is ideal for a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist seeking a senior role within the UAE’s growing Hospital and Health Care sector. The position offers exposure to advanced diagnostic technology, multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience services, complex clinical cases, academic activity, and a strong platform for continued professional growth. Benefits include a competitive tax-free salary, medical insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid annual leave, CME support, and professional development opportunities within a respected healthcare environment.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East works with healthcare organizations across the UAE and wider Middle East to connect experienced physicians with consultant and specialist medical roles. Through its Dubai-based recruitment support, the company helps hospitals and advanced care providers hire qualified doctors in high-demand specialties such as pediatric neurology, child health, neurodiagnostics, rehabilitation-linked care, and multidisciplinary clinical services.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage pediatric neurological disorders including epilepsy, developmental delays, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, neurogenetic conditions, and other central or peripheral nervous system diseases.
* Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments using patient history, developmental review, physical examination, neurological evaluation, family history, and diagnostic evidence.
* Interpret EEG, MRI, CT scans, neurophysiological studies, laboratory results, and related investigations to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
* Develop individualized treatment and long-term management plans for infants, children, and adolescents with complex neurological needs.
* Manage inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology cases, including acute presentations, chronic follow-up, medication adjustment, seizure control, developmental concerns, and referral-based cases.
* Provide specialist input for children with seizures, abnormal movements, developmental regression, muscle weakness, headaches, neurodevelopmental concerns, and suspected genetic neurological conditions.
* Collaborate with pediatricians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation physicians, psychologists, geneticists, radiologists, nurses, therapists, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
* Counsel patients and families about diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, medication use, seizure safety, rehabilitation needs, and long-term care planning.
* Participate in pediatric neuroscience discussions, clinical audits, academic activities, research projects, conferences, and continuing medical education programs.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, diagnostic reviews, treatment plans, medication records, consent documentation, follow-up notes, and discharge recommendations in compliance with DOH regulations and hospital policies.
* Stay updated with advances in pediatric neurology, epilepsy management, neurodiagnostic procedures, and evidence-based child neurology practice.
* Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that strengthen pediatric neurological care, patient safety, clinical pathways, and family-centered service delivery.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MBBS or equivalent from an accredited institution recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
* Board Certification, Fellowship, or equivalent advanced qualification in Pediatric Neurology.
* Valid DOH Consultant License or DOH Eligibility Letter in Pediatric Neurology.
* Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist in a reputed tertiary care or academic hospital.
* Strong clinical expertise in pediatric epilepsy, developmental delays, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, neurogenetic conditions, and pediatric neurodiagnostic procedures.
* Experience managing both inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology services.
* Western-trained candidates are preferred.
* Experience in epilepsy management and pediatric neurophysiology will be an advantage.
* Exposure to multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience programs is preferred.
* Research publications, academic teaching, conference participation, or clinical education involvement will be an added advantage.
* Excellent communication, analytical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment with children, families, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
* Strong commitment to ethical practice, patient-centered care, clinical documentation, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
* Pediatric neurology
* Child neurology
* Epilepsy management
* Pediatric neurophysiology
* EEG interpretation
* MRI review
* CT scan review
* Neurodiagnostic procedures
* Developmental delay assessment
* Neuromuscular disorder care
* Pediatric headache management
* Movement disorder diagnosis
* Neurogenetic conditions
* Inpatient pediatric neurology
* Outpatient pediatric neurology
* Seizure management
* Long-term neurological care
* Family counseling
* Pediatric neuroscience programs
* Multidisciplinary care coordination
* DOH consultant licensing
* Clinical audits
* Research activity
* Academic involvement
* CME participation
* Medical documentation
* Patient-centered care
Why Join Us
This opportunity is ideal for a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist seeking a senior role within the UAE’s growing Hospital and Health Care sector. The position offers exposure to advanced diagnostic technology, multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience services, complex clinical cases, academic activity, and a strong platform for continued professional growth. Benefits include a competitive tax-free salary, medical insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid annual leave, CME support, and professional development opportunities within a respected healthcare environment.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East works with healthcare organizations across the UAE and wider Middle East to connect experienced physicians with consultant and specialist medical roles. Through its Dubai-based recruitment support, the company helps hospitals and advanced care providers hire qualified doctors in high-demand specialties such as pediatric neurology, child health, neurodiagnostics, rehabilitation-linked care, and multidisciplinary clinical services.
