Consultant Paediatric Metabolic Genetics - Al Ain

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Family benefits

Health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME and professional development

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is looking for a highly qualified Consultant Paediatric Metabolic Genetics Specialist to join a leading healthcare facility in Al Ain. The successful candidate will diagnose, manage, and provide long-term care for children with inherited metabolic and genetic disorders.

Responsibilities include interpreting genetic investigations, developing management plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Board Certification / Fellowship in Paediatric Metabolic Genetics, Clinical Genetics, or Metabolic Medicine.
• Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in pediatric metabolic genetics within a tertiary care or academic hospital.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage inherited metabolic disorders and genetic conditions in pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with DOH regulations.

Skills

Inherited metabolic disorders

Pediatric genetic diseases

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Board Certification in Paediatric Metabolic Genetics

Job description

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Paediatric Metabolic Genetics Specialist to join a leading healthcare facility in Al Ain. The successful candidate will diagnose, manage, and provide long-term care for infants, children, and adolescents with inherited metabolic and genetic disorders while delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage inherited metabolic disorders and genetic conditions in pediatric patients.
• Evaluate patients with suspected metabolic diseases, developmental delays, neuromuscular disorders, and rare genetic syndromes.
• Interpret metabolic, biochemical, and genetic investigations including newborn screening results.
• Develop individualized treatment and long-term management plans for patients with metabolic and genetic disorders.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for pediatric metabolic genetics cases.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatric neurologists, dietitians, genetic counselors, laboratory specialists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, inheritance patterns, and long-term care.
• Participate in newborn screening programs and metabolic emergency management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with DOH regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in research, clinical audits, teaching, and continuous medical education activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Board Certification / Fellowship in Paediatric Metabolic Genetics, Clinical Genetics, or Metabolic Medicine.
• Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in the relevant specialty.
• 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 and pediatric genetic diseases.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in newborn screening and metabolic emergency protocols.
• Exposure to rare disease programs and genomic medicine.
• Research publications and academic experience are an advantage.
• Ability to work in a multicultural healthcare environment.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Family benefits
• Health insurance
• Annual airfare allowance
• Paid annual leave
• CME and professional development support