Pediatric Gastroenterology Consultant

International Hospitals Recruitment Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Relocation support

Full healthcare coverage

Job summary

SEHA Health System in Abu Dhabi seeks a Pediatric Consultant in Gastroenterology to deliver specialized pediatric GI care within a multi-disciplinary team. The role requires board-certified expertise, current medical licensure, and experience with pediatric endoscopy in a tertiary setting.

The position offers tax-free salary, relocation support, and comprehensive healthcare coverage, with a focus on high-quality, patient-centered care in a leading healthcare institution in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Basic medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Post-qualification certification in Gastroenterology from major training bodies.
• Board certifications recognized internationally (USA/Canada/UK/Ireland/Australia/New Zealand).
• Current and in‑good standing medical license to practice in country of residence.
• BLS/ACLS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric GI, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and nutritional disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for pediatric GI conditions.
• Perform and supervise pediatric endoscopic procedures, including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans (medical, nutritional, and procedural).
• Lead inpatient rounds and outpatient clinics; review and follow up on admitted patients.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with surgeons, dietitians, radiologists, and nurses.
• Communicate clearly with families about diagnoses, options, risks and outcomes.
• Support transition of care and safe discharge with appropriate follow up.
• Engage in teaching, audits, and clinical governance activities.

Education

Basic medical degree

ABIM – Gastroenterology Certification (USA)

FRCSC – Gastroenterology (Canada)

CCT/CCST – Gastroenterology (UK/Ireland)

FRACP – Gastroenterology (Australia/NZ)

Job description

Join SEHA Health System in Abu Dhabi as a Pediatric Consultant in Gastroenterology

Why Join this leading Healthcare Institution?

• Specialized Practice – Treat complex cases
• Innovative Environment – Work with advanced treatment technologies.
• Attractive Package – Tax-free salary, relocation support, and full healthcare coverage.

Summary

Provides comprehensive care for pediatric patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions.

Education/Qualification:

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
   • USA: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) – Gastroenterology Certification
   • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) – Gastroenterology
   • UK and Ireland: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT/CCST) – Gastroenterology and GMC/IMC Specialist Register
   • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) – Gastroenterology

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience post-board/equivalent certification in Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland (CCST), United Kingdom (CCT) Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden OR Switzerland,
• Sub-Specialties: Minimum of two (2) years of experience post-sub-specialty certification in Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, or the UK.

License:

• Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.
• Current BLS/ACLS Certificate

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and manage patients with gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and nutritional disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for patients with acute and chronic GI conditions.
• Perform and supervise pediatric endoscopic procedures, including diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans, including medical, nutritional, and procedural interventions.
• Lead inpatient ward rounds and outpatient clinics; review, reassess, and follow up on admitted and referred patients.
• Review laboratory tests, imaging, endoscopy findings, histopathology reports, and other diagnostic investigations; adjust management plans accordingly.
• Work closely with surgeons, dietitians, hepatologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, and allied health teams to coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Communicate clearly with patients’ families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, procedures, risks, expected outcomes, and long-term follow up.
• Provide nutritional guidance and coordinate enteral and parenteral nutrition plans when required.
• Support transition of care planning and safe discharge with appropriate follow up arrangements.
• Promote a collaborative, team-based approach to patient care within a tertiary academic hospital environment.
• Supervise and oversee the clinical work of junior doctors, residents, and fellows.
• Provide mentorship, bedside teaching, and formal education sessions to trainees and nursing staff.
• Participate in peer review, utilization review, and performance management activities.
• Contribute to service development, clinical pathways, and GI programs.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and clinical orientation of new medical staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with DOH regulations.
• Comply with hospital policies, informed consent processes, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, patient safety reporting, and incident investigations.
• Engage in research, academic activities, and continuing professional development.