Pediatric Endocrinologist - Endocrine Care
Job Description and Requirements
Pediatric Endocrinologist - Endocrine CareJob Snapshot
Role: Pediatric Endocrinologist - Endocrine Care
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Medical Practice
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: Minimum 3-7 years post-specialist experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Pediatric Endocrinologist - Endocrine Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Medical Practice opportunity through Allocation Assist Middle East for an experienced physician specializing in endocrine and metabolic disorders affecting infants, children and adolescents. This hiring opportunity is suited to a fellowship-trained pediatric endocrinologist with expertise in childhood diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid disease, puberty abnormalities, adrenal and pituitary conditions, and long-term family-centered management.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Medical Practice
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 40000-60000
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 Pediatric Endocrinologist provides specialized diagnostic and
The role has a direct impact on growth, development and long-term health by supporting early diagnosis and effective management of conditions such as Type 1 diabetes, thyroid disease, abnormal puberty and congenital endocrine disorders. The physician also helps families understand complex treatment plans, use diabetes technologies safely and make appropriate lifestyle adjustments.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess infants, children and adolescents presenting with suspected endocrine or metabolic disorders.
* Diagnose and manage Type 1 diabetes in pediatric patients.
* Provide specialist management for children and adolescents with Type 2 diabetes.
* Develop individualized insulin and glucose management plans according to age and clinical requirements.
* Monitor glycemic control and adjust treatment based on laboratory findings, glucose data and clinical response.
* Manage pediatric patients using insulin pump therapy where clinically appropriate.
* Interpret data from continuous glucose monitoring systems.
* Educate families on glucose monitoring, insulin administration and prevention of diabetes-related complications.
* Evaluate children presenting with short stature or abnormal growth patterns.
* Investigate growth hormone deficiency and other causes of impaired growth.
* Develop long-term treatment and monitoring plans for growth disorders.
* Diagnose and manage thyroid conditions including congenital and acquired thyroid disease.
* Evaluate delayed puberty and determine appropriate diagnostic and treatment pathways.
* Assess and manage precocious puberty.
* Diagnose adrenal disorders affecting pediatric patients.
* Manage pituitary conditions involving hormonal dysfunction.
* Evaluate congenital endocrine and metabolic abnormalities.
* Provide outpatient consultations for new and established pediatric endocrine patients.
* Manage hospitalized children requiring specialist endocrine assessment.
* Review biochemical, hormonal and imaging investigations relevant to endocrine diagnosis.
* Coordinate additional diagnostic testing where endocrine abnormalities require further clarification.
* Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust therapy over time.
* Collaborate with general pediatricians on shared patient management.
* Work closely with neonatologists when endocrine disorders are identified during the newborn period.
* Coordinate nutritional management with pediatric dietitians.
* Refer to and collaborate with other pediatric subspecialists when multisystem disease is present.
* Participate in multidisciplinary pediatric endocrine clinics.
* Contribute to structured pediatric diabetes programs.
* Counsel parents and caregivers regarding diagnosis, prognosis and long-term management.
* Educate families on nutrition, physical activity and lifestyle modifications relevant to endocrine disease.
* Support adolescents transitioning toward greater independence in chronic disease management.
* Promote adherence to medication, monitoring and follow-up plans.
* Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
* Follow applicable UAE healthcare regulations, professional standards and institutional policies.
* Participate in clinical audits related to pediatric endocrine outcomes.
* Contribute to quality improvement programs within pediatric services.
* Participate in teaching activities for junior physicians and multidisciplinary staff.
* Support clinical research relevant to pediatric endocrinology where appropriate.
* Maintain continuing medical education and remain current with advances in endocrine therapies and diabetes technology.
Ideal Profile
The position requires an MBBS or equivalent recognized medical qualification together with specialist postgraduate training in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology.
Candidates should hold Board Certification or Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology, such as American Board, UK CCT, Canadian Board or another recognized equivalent qualification.
A minimum of 3-7 years of post-specialist experience is expected, preferably within a tertiary-care hospital, academic medical center or established pediatric subspecialty service.
Strong clinical expertise is required across pediatric diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid disease, puberty disorders, adrenal conditions and pituitary abnormalities.
Experience managing complex cases such as short stature, precocious puberty, delayed puberty and congenital endocrine disease is important.
Practical knowledge of modern pediatric diabetes technology, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems, would provide a strong advantage.
Previous involvement in multidisciplinary pediatric endocrine clinics, structured diabetes programs, research or academic teaching is desirable.
Candidates should meet the professional licensing or eligibility requirements applicable to pediatric endocrinology practice in the United Arab Emirates.
Excellent communication and family counseling skills are essential because many patients require long-term treatment, repeated monitoring and active caregiver participation.
Skills Set
* Pediatric endocrinology
* Pediatric diabetes
* Type 1 diabetes management
* Type 2 diabetes management
* Insulin therapy
* Insulin pump management
* Continuous glucose monitoring
* CGM systems
* Growth disorder assessment
* Short stature management
* Growth hormone disorders
* Thyroid disease management
* Congenital thyroid disorders
* Puberty disorder management
* Delayed puberty
* Precocious puberty
* Adrenal disorders
* Pituitary disorders
* Congenital endocrine disease
* Metabolic disorders
* Hormonal testing
* Endocrine diagnostics
* Long-term treatment planning
* Pediatric outpatient care
* Pediatric inpatient consultation
* Family counseling
* Nutrition counseling
* Lifestyle modification
* Multidisciplinary pediatric care
* Diabetes education
* Clinical documentation
* Clinical governance
* Clinical audit
* Quality improvement
* Medical education
* Clinical research
* Continuing medical education
Why Join Us
Pediatric endocrinology is an increasingly important subspecialty as healthcare systems expand dedicated services for childhood diabetes, growth conditions and complex hormonal disorders. This opportunity provides exposure to a varied pediatric endocrine caseload while allowing the physician to develop further expertise in diabetes technology, chronic disease management and multidisciplinary care.
The role offers competitive tax-free compensation together with family benefits, health insurance, annual airfare allowance and paid annual leave. CME and professional development support provide additional opportunities to remain current with evolving endocrine therapies, advanced monitoring systems and evidence-based pediatric practice.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East specializes in healthcare recruitment and medical career placement across the Middle East. The organization connects qualified physicians and specialist doctors with hospitals and healthcare providers while supporting recruitment, credentialing, licensing and placement processes throughout the region.



