Pediatric Endocrinologist - Child Hormones

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Family benefits

Medical insurance

Annual air-ticket allowance

Paid annual leave

CME support

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Pediatric Endocrinologist for a full‑time position in Dubai. You will diagnose, treat, and monitor endocrine and metabolic disorders in infants, children and adolescents, managing inpatient and outpatient care and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds MBBS or equivalent and board certification in Pediatric Endocrinology, with 3–7 years of post‑specialist experience and DHA license eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must hold MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Board certification or fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology required or equivalent.
• Eligibility for a Dubai Health Authority license for Consultant/Specialist.
• Minimum 3–7 years of post‑specialist experience in a tertiary pediatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat pediatric diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid and puberty disorders.
• Provide inpatient consultations and manage outpatient pediatric endocrine clinics.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and communicate clearly with families.

Skills

Pediatric endocrinology

Diabetes management (pediatric)

Growth disorders

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Board Certification or Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology

Tools

Insulin pumps

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)

Pediatric diabetes technology

Job description

Pediatric Endocrinologist – Child Hormones in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a full‑time hospital and health care opportunity for a qualified physician experienced in diagnosing and managing endocrine and metabolic disorders affecting infants, children, and adolescents. The position covers childhood diabetes, growth abnormalities, thyroid disorders, puberty‑related conditions, adrenal diseases, pituitary disorders, and congenital endocrine conditions. The physician will manage inpatient and outpatient cases while collaborating with pediatricians, neonatologists, dietitians, nurses, and other pediatric subspecialists.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 60,000 – 80,000 AED (tax‑free, subject to final offer)
Gender: Any
Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full‑time

Role Context

The Pediatric Endocrinologist will provide specialist assessment, treatment, and long‑term monitoring for children with hormonal and metabolic conditions. The role requires careful clinical evaluation, age‑appropriate treatment planning, family education, and close coordination with multidisciplinary pediatric services.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid diseases, puberty disorders, adrenal conditions, and pituitary diseases in children.
• Assess infants, children, and adolescents with suspected congenital or acquired endocrine abnormalities.
• Provide inpatient consultations and manage outpatient pediatric endocrine clinics.
• Evaluate complex cases involving short stature, delayed puberty, precocious puberty, metabolic disorders, and congenital endocrine disease.
• Develop individualized treatment, monitoring, and long‑term follow‑up plans.
• Prescribe and monitor hormone therapies, insulin treatment, and other specialist medications.
• Use insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring systems, and modern pediatric diabetes technologies where clinically appropriate.
• Review laboratory findings, growth charts, imaging results, hormone studies, and metabolic investigations.
• Coordinate treatment with pediatricians, neonatologists, dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and other subspecialists.
• Educate parents and caregivers about disease management, medication, nutrition, glucose monitoring, and lifestyle modification.
• Support children and families in understanding long‑term treatment requirements and expected outcomes.
• Maintain accurate consultation notes, treatment records, investigation results, and follow‑up documentation.
• Ensure clinical practice and documentation comply with applicable UAE healthcare regulations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary pediatric endocrine clinics and structured diabetes programmes.
• Contribute to clinical audits, research activities, teaching sessions, and quality improvement projects.
• Remain current with developments in pediatric endocrinology, diabetes technology, and evidence‑based treatment protocols.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution.
• Board Certification or Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology (American Board, UK CCT, Canadian Board, or equivalent).
• Eligibility for a Dubai Health Authority Consultant or Specialist License in Pediatric Endocrinology.
• Minimum 3–7 years of post‑specialist experience in a tertiary care, children’s, or academic hospital.
• Strong clinical expertise in pediatric endocrine and metabolic disorders.
• Experience managing childhood diabetes, growth abnormalities, thyroid disease, puberty disorders, and congenital endocrine conditions.
• Practical knowledge of insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring systems, and pediatric diabetes technology.
• Ability to manage complex pediatric cases requiring long‑term follow‑up.
• Strong communication and family counselling skills.
• Capacity to explain complex diagnoses and treatment plans in clear, sensitive language.
• Ability to work effectively with multicultural patients, families, and clinical teams.
• Research, teaching, publication, or academic hospital experience is an advantage.
• Commitment to child safety, evidence‑based medicine, clinical governance, and continuous professional development.

Skills Set

• Pediatric endocrinology
• Childhood diabetes management (Type 1 & 2)
• Growth disorder assessment and short stature management
• Thyroid disease treatment
• Delayed and precocious puberty management
• Adrenal disorders and pituitary conditions
• Congenital endocrine disorders and metabolic disease management
• Insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring
• Hormone therapy prescription
• Growth chart interpretation
• Multidisciplinary clinical care and documentation
• Clinical research, quality improvement, and educational support
• DHA license eligibility

Benefits

The employment package includes a competitive tax‑free salary, family benefits, medical insurance, annual air‑ticket allowance, paid annual leave, and continuing medical education support. The position offers long‑term career stability within the growing pediatric healthcare sector of the United Arab Emirates.