Pediatric Metabolic Genetics Consultant | Impactful Care

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid annual leave

CME and professional development

Family benefits

Annual airfare allowance

Job summary

Allocation Assist is recruiting a Consultant Paediatric Metabolic Genetics Specialist for a leading healthcare facility in Al Ain. You will diagnose, manage, and provide long-term care for infants, children and adolescents with inherited metabolic and genetic disorders within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a DOH-recognized MBBS, board certification in Paediatric Metabolic Genetics or related field, and 5–7 years of post-board experience in a tertiary or academic hospital.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Pediatric metabolic genetics

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Board Certification / Fellowship in Paediatric Metabolic Genetics

Job description

Allocation Assist is recruiting a Consultant Paediatric Metabolic Genetics Specialist for a leading healthcare facility in Al Ain. You will diagnose, manage, and provide long-term care for infants, children and adolescents with inherited metabolic and genetic disorders within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a DOH-recognized MBBS, board certification in Paediatric Metabolic Genetics or related field, and 5–7 years of post-board experience in a tertiary or academic hospital.