Consultant Physician - Pediatric Nephrology

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 781,200 - 1,004,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Housing allowance or furnished accommodation

Family medical insurance

CME allowance and paid study leave

Relocation support and visa sponsorship

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Physician in Pediatric Nephrology for a full-time role in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience and offers a competitive tax-free salary from AED 70,000 to AED 90,000 monthly, depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will lead pediatric nephrology care, manage complex renal disorders in children, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The opportunity supports professional development and a chance to improve long-term outcomes for families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-specialization experience in a tertiary or academic hospital.
• Proven expertise in managing complex pediatric renal cases.
• Strong knowledge of congenital renal disorders, nephrotic and nephritic syndromes.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric renal conditions.
• Oversee pediatric dialysis programs.
• Educate families on disease management and long-term care.

Skills

Pediatric nephrology

Renal disorder management

Pediatric dialysis

Communication skills

Clinical audits

Education

Board certification in Pediatric Nephrology

DHA license or eligibility

Job description

Consultant Physician - Pediatric Nephrology

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Full-time position. Minimum 5 years post-specialization in pediatric nephrology.

Overview

Consultant Physician - Pediatric Nephrology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized hospital and health care opportunity for an experienced pediatric kidney specialist skilled in diagnosing, treating, and managing complex renal disorders in children. This role is ideal for a consultant-level physician who can lead pediatric nephrology care, oversee dialysis pathways, support renal transplant management, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver family-centered clinical excellence.

Role Context

The Consultant Physician - Pediatric Nephrology will provide advanced care for children with congenital, acute, chronic, and complex kidney conditions. The position supports early diagnosis, long-term renal health, safe dialysis management, transplant readiness, and improved family confidence through specialist assessment, evidence-based treatment planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clear communication with patients and caregivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric renal conditions, including congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract, nephrotic syndrome, nephritic syndrome, acute kidney disease, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, electrolyte imbalance, and tubular disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient history, renal function, diagnostic findings, disease progression, and long-term care needs.
• Oversee pediatric dialysis programs, including peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis, ensuring safe monitoring and effective care coordination.
• Collaborate with pediatric urologists, endocrinologists, intensivists, nurses, dietitians, transplant teams, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Guide renal transplant evaluations, pre‑transplant preparation, post‑transplant follow‑up, and complication monitoring.
• Interpret renal imaging, kidney biopsy results, laboratory investigations, and advanced diagnostic findings.
• Educate families on disease management, medication adherence, diet, lifestyle modifications, dialysis care, transplant planning, and long‑term follow‑up.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, clinical audits, research activities, CME programs, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate patient records, treatment plans, dialysis documentation, consent notes, and follow‑up details in line with DHA and hospital standards.
• Promote patient safety, clinical innovation, and evidence‑based pediatric nephrology practice across the service.

Ideal Profile

• Board certification in Pediatric Nephrology such as American Board, Royal College, or equivalent recognized qualification.
• DHA license or DHA eligibility is required.
• Minimum 5 years of post‑specialization experience in a tertiary or academic hospital setting.
• Proven expertise in managing complex pediatric renal cases and dialysis care for children.
• Strong knowledge of congenital renal disorders, nephrotic and nephritic syndromes, kidney disease, hypertension, tubular disorders, and electrolyte abnormalities.
• Experience with pediatric peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, renal transplant evaluation, and post‑transplant management.
• Confident ability to interpret renal imaging, biopsy results, and advanced laboratory diagnostics.
• Excellent communication skills with a compassionate, family-centered approach.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary pediatric and renal care teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning, clinical research, patient safety, and service innovation.

Skills Set

Pediatric nephrology, pediatric renal disorder management, congenital kidney anomaly care, nephrotic syndrome management, nephritic syndrome management, acute kidney disease care, chronic kidney disease care, pediatric hypertension management, electrolyte imbalance treatment, tubular disorder assessment, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, renal transplant evaluation, post‑transplant management, renal imaging interpretation, kidney biopsy review, family counselling, DHA compliance, clinical audits, and research.

Why Join Us

This opportunity gives an experienced pediatric nephrology consultant the chance to work in Dubai's growing specialist healthcare sector, where demand for advanced children's kidney care, dialysis services, and transplant-related expertise continues to increase. The role offers exposure to complex renal cases, multidisciplinary collaboration, academic involvement, professional development, and the opportunity to improve long-term outcomes for children and families.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary from 70000–90000 monthly depending on experience.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Housing allowance or furnished accommodation.
• Family medical insurance.
• CME allowance and paid study leave.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship.
• Opportunity to work within a leading hospital in Dubai.