Specialist Neurologist - Pediatric Care
Posted date [2026-06-30]
(ID: 47222)
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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
Specialist Neurologist - Pediatric CareJob Snapshot
Role: Specialist Neurologist - Pediatric Care
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years post-specialization experience in Pediatric Neurology
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Specialist Neurologist - Pediatric Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialist Hospital and Health Care hiring opportunity for a qualified physician experienced in diagnosing and managing neurological disorders affecting infants, children, and adolescents. This role is suited for a pediatric neurology specialist with strong expertise in epilepsy, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, neurogenetic conditions, neurodiagnostic interpretation, and family-centered neurological care within a modern healthcare setting.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 55000-80000
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 Specialist Neurologist - Pediatric Care will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term follow-up for children with acute, chronic, developmental, and complex neurological conditions. The role is important for improving early diagnosis, reducing neurological complications, supporting developmental progress, and helping families understand treatment pathways. Working with pediatricians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, psychologists, geneticists, radiologists, and multidisciplinary teams, the specialist will help deliver evidence-based pediatric neurology care aligned with DHA standards and international clinical guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage pediatric neurological disorders including epilepsy, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, neurogenetic conditions, and disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
* Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments for infants, children, and adolescents, including clinical examination, developmental review, family history, risk assessment, and symptom analysis.
* Develop individualized treatment and long-term management plans based on diagnosis, age, neurological findings, family needs, and evidence-based pediatric neurology protocols.
* Interpret diagnostic investigations including EEG, MRI, CT scans, EMG-NCS where applicable, laboratory findings, neurophysiology reports, and specialist imaging results.
* Manage acute and chronic pediatric neurology cases across outpatient and inpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and timely clinical escalation when required.
* Provide specialist care for children with epilepsy, seizure disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, neuromuscular weakness, recurrent headaches, movement abnormalities, and suspected genetic neurological disorders.
* Collaborate with pediatricians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation physicians, psychologists, geneticists, radiologists, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
* Counsel patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, medication plans, safety precautions, developmental expectations, and ongoing care needs.
* Maintain accurate and timely medical records, consultation notes, diagnostic interpretations, treatment plans, medication updates, and follow-up documentation.
* Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, organizational policies, clinical governance standards, patient safety requirements, and international pediatric neurology guidelines.
* Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, continuing medical education activities, departmental meetings, and case discussions.
* Support a patient-centered and culturally aware approach when communicating with children, parents, and families from diverse backgrounds.
Ideal Profile
* Medical Degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
* Completion of an accredited Pediatric residency program.
* Fellowship, recognized subspecialty training, or equivalent specialist qualification in Pediatric Neurology.
* Board certification or equivalent specialist qualification recognized by Dubai Health Authority.
* DHA Eligibility Letter or valid DHA License as a Specialist Pediatric Neurologist.
* Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialization experience in Pediatric Neurology.
* Strong clinical expertise in epilepsy, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, neurogenetic conditions, and complex pediatric neurological disorders.
* Turkish Board certification or specialist training from Turkey is preferred.
* Turkish-speaking physicians are highly preferred.
* Previous experience in a tertiary care hospital or internationally accredited healthcare facility is an advantage.
* Confident in interpreting EEG, MRI, CT scans, EMG-NCS where applicable, laboratory findings, and pediatric neurodiagnostic reports.
* Excellent diagnostic, analytical, clinical decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and multicultural patient environment.
* Committed to evidence-based practice, ethical care, patient-centered communication, and high standards of clinical governance.
Skills Set
* Pediatric neurology
* Pediatric neurological assessment
* Epilepsy management
* Seizure disorder care
* Developmental delay assessment
* Cerebral palsy management
* Neuromuscular disorder care
* Pediatric headache management
* Movement disorder assessment
* Neurogenetic condition care
* Central nervous system disorders
* Peripheral nervous system disorders
* EEG interpretation
* MRI review
* CT scan review
* EMG-NCS interpretation
* Pediatric inpatient care
* Pediatric outpatient care
* Long-term treatment planning
* Family counseling
* Multidisciplinary collaboration
* Neurosurgery coordination
* Rehabilitation coordination
* Psychology collaboration
* Genetics collaboration
* DHA licensing eligibility
* Clinical documentation
* Quality improvement
* Clinical audit
* Continuing Medical Education
* Patient-centered care
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a strong career platform for a Specialist Neurologist - Pediatric Care seeking focused pediatric neurology work in Dubai’s Hospital and Health Care sector. The role provides exposure to complex neurological and neurodevelopmental cases, access to advanced diagnostic technology, multidisciplinary clinical support, continuing medical education, and professional growth within a modern patient-focused healthcare environment. It is well suited for a physician who wants to improve outcomes for children and families through accurate diagnosis, compassionate communication, and structured long-term neurological care.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a Dubai-based healthcare recruitment and consultancy partner connecting experienced physicians with specialist and consultant medical opportunities across the UAE and wider Middle East. The company works with hospitals, clinics, pediatric programs, and advanced healthcare providers to place qualified doctors in roles where their expertise can strengthen clinical services, improve patient outcomes, and support trusted healthcare delivery.
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Specialist Neurologist - Pediatric Care will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term follow-up for children with acute, chronic, developmental, and complex neurological conditions. The role is important for improving early diagnosis, reducing neurological complications, supporting developmental progress, and helping families understand treatment pathways. Working with pediatricians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, psychologists, geneticists, radiologists, and multidisciplinary teams, the specialist will help deliver evidence-based pediatric neurology care aligned with DHA standards and international clinical guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage pediatric neurological disorders including epilepsy, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, neurogenetic conditions, and disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
* Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments for infants, children, and adolescents, including clinical examination, developmental review, family history, risk assessment, and symptom analysis.
* Develop individualized treatment and long-term management plans based on diagnosis, age, neurological findings, family needs, and evidence-based pediatric neurology protocols.
* Interpret diagnostic investigations including EEG, MRI, CT scans, EMG-NCS where applicable, laboratory findings, neurophysiology reports, and specialist imaging results.
* Manage acute and chronic pediatric neurology cases across outpatient and inpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and timely clinical escalation when required.
* Provide specialist care for children with epilepsy, seizure disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, neuromuscular weakness, recurrent headaches, movement abnormalities, and suspected genetic neurological disorders.
* Collaborate with pediatricians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation physicians, psychologists, geneticists, radiologists, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
* Counsel patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, medication plans, safety precautions, developmental expectations, and ongoing care needs.
* Maintain accurate and timely medical records, consultation notes, diagnostic interpretations, treatment plans, medication updates, and follow-up documentation.
* Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, organizational policies, clinical governance standards, patient safety requirements, and international pediatric neurology guidelines.
* Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, continuing medical education activities, departmental meetings, and case discussions.
* Support a patient-centered and culturally aware approach when communicating with children, parents, and families from diverse backgrounds.
Ideal Profile
* Medical Degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
* Completion of an accredited Pediatric residency program.
* Fellowship, recognized subspecialty training, or equivalent specialist qualification in Pediatric Neurology.
* Board certification or equivalent specialist qualification recognized by Dubai Health Authority.
* DHA Eligibility Letter or valid DHA License as a Specialist Pediatric Neurologist.
* Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialization experience in Pediatric Neurology.
* Strong clinical expertise in epilepsy, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, neurogenetic conditions, and complex pediatric neurological disorders.
* Turkish Board certification or specialist training from Turkey is preferred.
* Turkish-speaking physicians are highly preferred.
* Previous experience in a tertiary care hospital or internationally accredited healthcare facility is an advantage.
* Confident in interpreting EEG, MRI, CT scans, EMG-NCS where applicable, laboratory findings, and pediatric neurodiagnostic reports.
* Excellent diagnostic, analytical, clinical decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and multicultural patient environment.
* Committed to evidence-based practice, ethical care, patient-centered communication, and high standards of clinical governance.
Skills Set
* Pediatric neurology
* Pediatric neurological assessment
* Epilepsy management
* Seizure disorder care
* Developmental delay assessment
* Cerebral palsy management
* Neuromuscular disorder care
* Pediatric headache management
* Movement disorder assessment
* Neurogenetic condition care
* Central nervous system disorders
* Peripheral nervous system disorders
* EEG interpretation
* MRI review
* CT scan review
* EMG-NCS interpretation
* Pediatric inpatient care
* Pediatric outpatient care
* Long-term treatment planning
* Family counseling
* Multidisciplinary collaboration
* Neurosurgery coordination
* Rehabilitation coordination
* Psychology collaboration
* Genetics collaboration
* DHA licensing eligibility
* Clinical documentation
* Quality improvement
* Clinical audit
* Continuing Medical Education
* Patient-centered care
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a strong career platform for a Specialist Neurologist - Pediatric Care seeking focused pediatric neurology work in Dubai’s Hospital and Health Care sector. The role provides exposure to complex neurological and neurodevelopmental cases, access to advanced diagnostic technology, multidisciplinary clinical support, continuing medical education, and professional growth within a modern patient-focused healthcare environment. It is well suited for a physician who wants to improve outcomes for children and families through accurate diagnosis, compassionate communication, and structured long-term neurological care.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a Dubai-based healthcare recruitment and consultancy partner connecting experienced physicians with specialist and consultant medical opportunities across the UAE and wider Middle East. The company works with hospitals, clinics, pediatric programs, and advanced healthcare providers to place qualified doctors in roles where their expertise can strengthen clinical services, improve patient outcomes, and support trusted healthcare delivery.
