Consultant Paediatric Metabolic Geneticist

Allocation Assist Middle East

Dubai

On-site

AED 75,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Family benefits

Health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is looking for a Consultant Paediatric Metabolic Geneticist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5-7 years of post-board consultant experience and will be involved in diagnosing and managing inherited metabolic disorders in pediatric patients.

This full-time position offers a competitive tax-free salary, family benefits, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 5-7 years post-board consultant experience in pediatric metabolic genetics.
Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in the relevant specialty.
Strong expertise in inherited metabolic disorders and genetic diseases.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and manage inherited metabolic disorders and genetic conditions.
Develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in complex cases.

Skills

Paediatric metabolic genetics

Pediatric metabolic disorders

Clinical genetics

Metabolic medicine

Inherited metabolic disorders

Pediatric genetic diseases

Rare genetic syndromes

Newborn screening

Metabolic emergency management

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Board certification or fellowship in Paediatric Metabolic Genetics

Job description

Job Snapshot

Consultant Paediatric Metabolic Geneticist – Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Full-time – Hospital & Health Care

Experience: Minimum 5-7 years post-board consultant experience in pediatric metabolic genetics.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and manage inherited metabolic disorders and pediatric genetic conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents.
Evaluate patients with suspected metabolic disease, rare genetic syndromes, developmental delay, neuromuscular symptoms, unexplained biochemical abnormalities, and complex pediatric presentations.
Interpret metabolic, biochemical, molecular, genomic, and genetic investigations, including newborn screening results and specialized laboratory findings.
Develop individualized treatment plans and long‑term management pathways for patients with metabolic and genetic disorders.
Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for pediatric metabolic genetics cases, including urgent reviews, chronic follow‑up, and complex multidisciplinary referrals.
Participate in newborn screening programs, early detection pathways, metabolic emergency response, and time‑sensitive treatment planning.
Manage metabolic emergencies with appropriate escalation, biochemical monitoring, dietary guidance, medication planning, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatric neurologists, dietitians, genetic counselors, laboratory specialists, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
Provide clear counseling and education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, inheritance patterns, treatment options, prognosis, recurrence risk, lifestyle needs, and long‑term care.
Support rare disease and genomic medicine pathways where available, ensuring accurate interpretation and clinically responsible use of genetic information.
Maintain accurate consultation notes, genetic counseling records, investigation reviews, treatment plans, emergency protocols, and follow‑up documentation in compliance with DOH regulations and hospital policies.
Participate in research, clinical audits, teaching, continuing medical education, quality improvement programs, and academic activities related to pediatric metabolic genetics.
Stay updated with advances in metabolic medicine, clinical genetics, genomic medicine, newborn screening, rare disease care, and evidence‑based pediatric practice.

Ideal Profile

MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
Board certification, fellowship, or equivalent specialist qualification in Paediatric Metabolic Genetics, Clinical Genetics, or Metabolic Medicine.
Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in the relevant specialty is required for the actual work location.
Minimum 5-7 years of post‑board consultant experience in pediatric metabolic genetics within a tertiary care or academic hospital.
Strong expertise in inherited metabolic disorders, pediatric genetic diseases, rare syndromes, metabolic emergencies, newborn screening, and long‑term care planning.
Experienced in interpreting biochemical, metabolic, molecular, genomic, and genetic investigations.
Exposure to rare disease programs and genomic medicine is preferred.
Experience in newborn screening and metabolic emergency protocols is strongly valued.
Research publications, teaching experience, clinical audit work, or academic involvement is an advantage.
Excellent analytical, communication, counseling, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
Able to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment with empathy, precision, confidentiality, and strong ethical judgment.

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