Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 781,200 - 1,060,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Comprehensive family benefits

Annual airfare allowance

Medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant - Pediatric Gastroenterologist to provide specialized medical care for children with digestive and nutritional disorders in Dubai, UAE. This role necessitates a minimum of 5 years of consultant-level experience and proficiency in Arabic.

The position offers a significant salary ranging from 70,000 to 95,000 AED per month and provides opportunities for professional development while working in a cutting-edge healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of consultant-level experience in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Strong expertise in pediatric endoscopic procedures and advanced gastrointestinal care.
• Excellent communication and family counselling skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric gastrointestinal disorders.
• Perform pediatric gastroenterology procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Skills

Pediatric gastroenterology

Pediatric hepatology

Arabic communication

Colonoscopy

Upper endoscopy

Inflammatory bowel disease

Family-centered care

Patient education

Education

Medical degree with specialization in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology

American Board Certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Consultant - Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Physician

Experience: Minimum 5 years consultant‑level experience

Job Type: Full‑time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Salary: 70,000‑95,000 AED per month (estimated; final offer to be confirmed by the employer)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Role Context

The Consultant – Pediatric Gastroenterologist will provide specialized care for children with digestive, liver, pancreatic, nutritional, and feeding‑related disorders. The role requires strong diagnostic judgment, advanced pediatric GI procedural skills, Arabic communication ability, and close collaboration with pediatricians, surgeons, dietitians, nurses, and allied health teams.

Responsibilities include supporting patients and families through diagnosis, treatment planning, long‑term follow‑up, disease education, and preventive care while maintaining international standards of clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric gastrointestinal, hepatology, pancreatic, nutritional, and feeding disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.
• Treat conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, GERD, chronic abdominal pain, constipation, liver diseases, pancreatic disorders, feeding difficulties, and nutritional concerns.
• Perform pediatric gastroenterology procedures including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, biopsy, and related approved diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
• Conduct detailed clinical assessments using medical history, physical examination, laboratory results, imaging, growth patterns, nutritional status, and endoscopic findings.
• Develop individualized treatment and nutritional management plans based on diagnosis, disease severity, age, growth needs, and family circumstances.
• Provide long‑term follow‑up for chronic pediatric GI conditions and adjust treatment plans according to clinical response and investigation results.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, dietitians, radiologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Educate patients and families in Arabic and English regarding gastrointestinal health, medication use, nutrition, lifestyle changes, preventive care, and treatment adherence.
• Provide clear counselling to families about procedures, risks, test results, treatment options, and follow‑up requirements.
• Maintain accurate medical records, consultation notes, procedure reports, consent documentation, treatment plans, and follow‑up records.
• Ensure adherence to DHA requirements, hospital protocols, international clinical standards, patient safety expectations, and ethical practice.
• Participate in departmental quality initiatives, clinical audits, research projects, case reviews, and continuing medical education activities.
• Support clinical excellence by staying updated with advances in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, nutrition, and family‑centered care.
• Work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and compassionate patient communication.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree with specialization in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• American Board Certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology is preferred.
• Equivalent recognized fellowship or board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology may be considered.
• Arabic speaker is mandatory.
• DHA License Eligibility or active DHA License is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of consultant‑level experience in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Strong expertise in pediatric endoscopic procedures and advanced gastrointestinal care.
• Experience managing IBD, celiac disease, GERD, chronic abdominal pain, constipation, liver diseases, feeding disorders, and nutritional problems in children.
• Excellent communication, leadership, patient‑management, and family counselling skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pediatricians, surgeons, dietitians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Commitment to patient‑centered care, clinical documentation, ethical medical practice, quality improvement, and continuous professional development.

Skills Set

• Pediatric gastroenterology
• Pediatric hepatology
• Pediatric GI care
• Pediatric endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Upper endoscopy
• Pediatric liver disease
• Pancreatic disorders
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• IBD management
• Celiac disease
• GERD treatment
• Chronic abdominal pain
• Constipation management
• Feeding disorders
• Nutritional management
• Growth assessment
• Family‑centered care
• Arabic communication
• Patient education
• DHA license eligibility
• Clinical documentation
• Multidisciplinary care
• Pediatric surgery collaboration
• Dietitian collaboration
• Quality improvement
• Clinical research
• Continuing medical education
• International clinical standards
• Patient safety

Why Join Us

This opportunity is ideal for a Consultant – Pediatric Gastroenterologist seeking a senior pediatric specialty role in Dubai’s advanced Hospital and Health Care sector. The position offers a competitive tax‑free salary package, comprehensive family benefits, annual airfare allowance, medical insurance, professional development opportunities, and access to a modern multidisciplinary clinical environment. It is a strong career move for an Arabic‑speaking pediatric GI consultant who wants to provide advanced care for children with complex digestive and nutritional disorders.