Consultant Pediatric Neurologist - Neurocare
Posted date [2026-08-06]
(ID: 49143)
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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 Neurologist - NeurocareJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Pediatric Neurologist - Neurocare
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Medical Practice
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: Minimum 5 years at Consultant level
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Consultant Pediatric Neurologist - Neurocare position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Medical Practice opportunity focused on diagnosing and managing neurological disorders affecting infants, children, and adolescents. A prestigious hospital is hiring an experienced pediatric neurologist to provide evidence-based inpatient and outpatient care, interpret advanced neurodiagnostic investigations, and improve long-term outcomes through multidisciplinary treatment.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Medical Practice
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 60000-85000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This consultant appointment provides specialist neurological care for children with acute, chronic, developmental, genetic, and
neuromuscular conditions. The physician will combine detailed neurological assessment with advanced diagnostic testing to establish accurate diagnoses and individualized treatment plans.
The role requires close collaboration with pediatricians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, psychologists, geneticists, radiologists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Effective clinical coordination will support improved seizure control, developmental progress, functional ability, family understanding, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage neurological disorders affecting infants, children, and adolescents.
* Assess and treat epilepsy, developmental delay, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, and neurogenetic conditions.
* Conduct comprehensive neurological examinations and review detailed medical and developmental histories.
* Request and interpret EEG, MRI, CT, and other neurophysiological investigations.
* Evaluate seizure patterns and develop individualized epilepsy management plans.
* Assess developmental, cognitive, motor, behavioral, and functional concerns.
* Provide inpatient consultations for acute and medically complex pediatric neurology cases.
* Manage outpatient clinics for chronic neurological conditions and long-term follow-up.
* Develop evidence-based treatment plans according to diagnosis, age, disease severity, and family needs.
* Prescribe and monitor neurological medications and adjust treatment according to clinical response.
* Coordinate care with pediatricians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation physicians, psychologists, geneticists, and therapists.
* Participate in multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience meetings and complex case discussions.
* Counsel patients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, medication, treatment options, and long-term care.
* Educate caregivers about seizure safety, symptom monitoring, emergency plans, and treatment adherence.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, investigation reports, prescriptions, and follow-up documentation.
* Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, governance activities, and departmental meetings.
* Contribute to research, academic programs, conferences, teaching, and continuing medical education.
* Support junior physicians, residents, fellows, and other clinical team members.
* Remain current with advances in pediatric neurology, neurogenetics, epilepsy care, and neurodiagnostic technologies.
* Follow hospital policies, patient safety requirements, and applicable Dubai healthcare regulations.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution and possess Board Certification, Fellowship, or an equivalent recognized qualification in Pediatric Neurology.
Candidates should have at least five years of experience working as a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist within a reputable tertiary-care or academic hospital.
Strong expertise in epilepsy, developmental disorders, neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, headaches, neurogenetic conditions, EEG interpretation, and pediatric neurophysiology is required.
Eligibility for a Dubai Health Authority Consultant licence is essential. Western medical education or specialist training would be preferred.
The successful physician will demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, analytical ability, communication, problem-solving, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Experience in research, academic medicine, or pediatric neuroscience programs would strengthen an application.
Skills Set
* Pediatric neurology
* Epilepsy management
* Pediatric neurophysiology
* EEG interpretation
* MRI interpretation
* CT interpretation
* Developmental delay assessment
* Neuromuscular disorder management
* Pediatric headache treatment
* Movement disorder management
* Neurogenetic conditions
* Seizure management
* Neurological examination
* Inpatient pediatric neurology
* Outpatient pediatric neurology
* Long-term treatment planning
* Medication monitoring
* Developmental assessment
* Multidisciplinary neuroscience care
* Neurosurgical coordination
* Rehabilitation collaboration
* Genetic consultation coordination
* Patient and family counseling
* Clinical documentation
* Clinical audit
* Quality improvement
* Medical education
* Clinical research
* Dubai Health Authority licensing
* Consultant-level clinical decision-making
Why Join Us
This opportunity allows an experienced pediatric neurologist to manage complex neurological conditions within an advanced hospital environment supported by modern diagnostic technology and multidisciplinary pediatric services. The consultant will directly contribute to earlier diagnosis, improved symptom control, better development, and stronger long-term support for children and families.
The employment package may include a competitive tax-free salary, medical insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid annual leave, and continuing medical education support. The role also provides meaningful opportunities for research, teaching, service development, and professional growth within Dubai\'s expanding healthcare sector.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a medical recruitment consultancy connecting experienced physicians and healthcare professionals with hospitals, specialist centers, and medical institutions across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East. The company supports consultant-level candidates through vacancy matching, licensing guidance, relocation coordination, and recruitment assistance.
The role requires close collaboration with pediatricians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, psychologists, geneticists, radiologists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Effective clinical coordination will support improved seizure control, developmental progress, functional ability, family understanding, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage neurological disorders affecting infants, children, and adolescents.
* Assess and treat epilepsy, developmental delay, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, and neurogenetic conditions.
* Conduct comprehensive neurological examinations and review detailed medical and developmental histories.
* Request and interpret EEG, MRI, CT, and other neurophysiological investigations.
* Evaluate seizure patterns and develop individualized epilepsy management plans.
* Assess developmental, cognitive, motor, behavioral, and functional concerns.
* Provide inpatient consultations for acute and medically complex pediatric neurology cases.
* Manage outpatient clinics for chronic neurological conditions and long-term follow-up.
* Develop evidence-based treatment plans according to diagnosis, age, disease severity, and family needs.
* Prescribe and monitor neurological medications and adjust treatment according to clinical response.
* Coordinate care with pediatricians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation physicians, psychologists, geneticists, and therapists.
* Participate in multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience meetings and complex case discussions.
* Counsel patients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, medication, treatment options, and long-term care.
* Educate caregivers about seizure safety, symptom monitoring, emergency plans, and treatment adherence.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, investigation reports, prescriptions, and follow-up documentation.
* Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, governance activities, and departmental meetings.
* Contribute to research, academic programs, conferences, teaching, and continuing medical education.
* Support junior physicians, residents, fellows, and other clinical team members.
* Remain current with advances in pediatric neurology, neurogenetics, epilepsy care, and neurodiagnostic technologies.
* Follow hospital policies, patient safety requirements, and applicable Dubai healthcare regulations.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution and possess Board Certification, Fellowship, or an equivalent recognized qualification in Pediatric Neurology.
Candidates should have at least five years of experience working as a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist within a reputable tertiary-care or academic hospital.
Strong expertise in epilepsy, developmental disorders, neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, headaches, neurogenetic conditions, EEG interpretation, and pediatric neurophysiology is required.
Eligibility for a Dubai Health Authority Consultant licence is essential. Western medical education or specialist training would be preferred.
The successful physician will demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, analytical ability, communication, problem-solving, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Experience in research, academic medicine, or pediatric neuroscience programs would strengthen an application.
Skills Set
* Pediatric neurology
* Epilepsy management
* Pediatric neurophysiology
* EEG interpretation
* MRI interpretation
* CT interpretation
* Developmental delay assessment
* Neuromuscular disorder management
* Pediatric headache treatment
* Movement disorder management
* Neurogenetic conditions
* Seizure management
* Neurological examination
* Inpatient pediatric neurology
* Outpatient pediatric neurology
* Long-term treatment planning
* Medication monitoring
* Developmental assessment
* Multidisciplinary neuroscience care
* Neurosurgical coordination
* Rehabilitation collaboration
* Genetic consultation coordination
* Patient and family counseling
* Clinical documentation
* Clinical audit
* Quality improvement
* Medical education
* Clinical research
* Dubai Health Authority licensing
* Consultant-level clinical decision-making
Why Join Us
This opportunity allows an experienced pediatric neurologist to manage complex neurological conditions within an advanced hospital environment supported by modern diagnostic technology and multidisciplinary pediatric services. The consultant will directly contribute to earlier diagnosis, improved symptom control, better development, and stronger long-term support for children and families.
The employment package may include a competitive tax-free salary, medical insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid annual leave, and continuing medical education support. The role also provides meaningful opportunities for research, teaching, service development, and professional growth within Dubai\'s expanding healthcare sector.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a medical recruitment consultancy connecting experienced physicians and healthcare professionals with hospitals, specialist centers, and medical institutions across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East. The company supports consultant-level candidates through vacancy matching, licensing guidance, relocation coordination, and recruitment assistance.
