Consultant â Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ability Pediatric Rehab Center seeks a seasoned Consultant in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics to lead clinical care for children with neurodevelopmental and behavioral challenges. You will drive integrated care plans across OT, speech, psychology and behavioral services while upholding evidence-based standards.

With a focus on family engagement and cross-team collaboration, you will mentor clinicians, contribute to program development, and ensure regulatory compliance within Abu Dhabi’s

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree required.
• DOH Abu Dhabi license or eligibility to obtain it.
• Board Certification or Fellowship in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care for neurodevelopmental and behavioral pediatric patients.
• Oversee integrated care plans across therapy disciplines (OT, speech, psychology, behavior).
• Mentor staff and contribute to clinical governance and audits.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Family engagement

Program development

Clinical governance

Education

MD or equivalent

DOH Abu Dhabi license/eligibility

Board Certification or Fellowship (DBP / related)

Job description

Ability Pediatric Rehab Center is seeking a highly experienced and compassionate Consultant in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics to lead clinical care for children with neurodevelopmental and behavioral challenges. This role is pivotal in advancing our centers reputation as a trusted hub for early intervention and developmental support across the UAE.

Clinical Leadership

• Conduct detailed developmental assessments and diagnose conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ADHD learning difficulties speech and motor delays and behavioral disorders.
• Create and oversee individualized care plans that integrate therapy across OT speech psychology and behavioral services.
• Ensure evidence-based practices are followed and updated across the team.

Family & Patient Support

• Counsel families with empathy and clarity helping them understand diagnoses treatment plans and long-term developmental pathways.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and point of reference for both internal teams and external pediatricians or educational institutions.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Lead clinical case discussions with in-house therapists (SLPs OTs psychologists behavior therapists).
• Contribute to team training and mentoring to elevating the clinical standards of the center.

Program & Service Development

• Help design and implement specialized care programs (Early Intervention School Readiness Social Integration).
• Work closely with management to expand Abilitys reach and clinical offerings in line with patient needs and market trends.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Collaborate with center leadership to define and implement departmental goals workflows and clinical priorities.
• Ensure accurate timely documentation of patient records and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Contribute to policy development licensing preparations and audits related to pediatric services.
• Participate in staff recruitment onboarding and performance evaluations for relevant clinical team members.
• Assist in planning schedules resource allocation and reporting for developmental and behavioral services.

Quality and Compliance Requirements

• Monitor and uphold clinical quality standards in line with DOH (Abu Dhabi) regulations and international best practices.
• Lead or contribute to internal audits incident reviews and clinical governance initiatives.
• Support the development and use of outcome-based metrics to evaluate patient progress and service impact.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying service gaps and proposing corrective actions.
• Ensure all clinical interactions follow ethical patient-centered and culturally sensitive practices.

Accountabilities:

• Efficient use of center resources in diagnostics and treatment planning.
• Support service line development initiatives that contribute to revenue growth.
• Uphold highest standards of patient care and ethics.
• Drive excellence in team collaboration and patient satisfaction.
• Promote community and professional awareness of developmental pediatrics.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and train junior staff and therapy team members.

Qualifications :

Minimum:

• Medical Degree (MD or equivalent)
• DOH (Abu Dhabi) license or eligibility to obtain it

Desired:

• Board Certification or Fellowship in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Pediatric Neurology or a closely related specialty

Additional Information :

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years post-certification in pediatric developmental/behavioral care
• Experience in interdisciplinary rehab settings and program development

Skills & Abilities:

• Expertise in diagnosing and managing ASD ADHD etc.
• Strong family engagement and communication skills
• Leadership in cross-functional clinical teams
• Program development experience
• Familiarity with regional developmental screening tools and protocols
• Ability to represent the center in clinical forums or professional events

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time