Specialist Neurologist - Pediatric Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 613,800 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East in Dubai is searching for a Specialist Neurologist focused on Pediatric Care. This role involves managing complex neurological disorders in children, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

The ideal candidate should have a medical degree, pediatric residency completion, and specialized training in Pediatric Neurology, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth within a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-specialization experience in Pediatric Neurology.
• DHA Eligibility Letter or valid DHA License as a Specialist Pediatric Neurologist.
• Strong clinical expertise in managing pediatric neurological disorders.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric neurological disorders including epilepsy and developmental delays.
• Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments for infants and children.
• Develop individualized treatment and long-term management plans.

Skills

Pediatric neurology

Epilepsy management

Developmental delay assessment

Neuromuscular disorder care

EEG interpretation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Medical Degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Pediatric residency program

Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology

Tools

EEG

MRI

CT scan

Job description

Specialist Neurologist - Pediatric Care

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Industry: Hospital and Health Care | Function: Physician | Experience: 3‑5+ years post‑specialization in Pediatric Neurology | Salary: 55,000–80,000 | Gender: Any | Candidate Nationality: Any | Job Type: Full‑time

Overview

Specialist Neurologist – Pediatric Care in Dubai is an opportunity for a qualified physician experienced in diagnosing and managing neurological disorders affecting infants, children, and adolescents. The role provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and long‑term follow‑up for children with acute, chronic, developmental, and complex neurological conditions, improving early diagnosis, reducing complications, supporting developmental progress, and helping families understand treatment pathways. The specialist works with a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence‑based care aligned with DHA standards and international guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric neurological disorders including epilepsy, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, neurogenetic conditions, and disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
• Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments for infants, children, and adolescents, including clinical examination, developmental review, family history, risk assessment, and symptom analysis.
• Develop individualized treatment and long‑term management plans based on diagnosis, age, neurological findings, family needs, and evidence‑based pediatric neurology protocols.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations including EEG, MRI, CT scans, EMG‑NCS where applicable, laboratory findings, neurophysiology reports, and specialist imaging results.
• Manage acute and chronic pediatric neurology cases across outpatient and inpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and timely clinical escalation when required.
• Provide specialist care for children with epilepsy, seizure disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, neuromuscular weakness, recurrent headaches, movement abnormalities, and suspected genetic neurological disorders.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation physicians, psychologists, geneticists, radiologists, therapists, nurses, and other health‑care professionals.
• Provide counseling to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, medication plans, safety precautions, developmental expectations, and ongoing care needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records, consultation notes, diagnostic interpretations, treatment plans, medication updates, and follow‑up documentation.
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, organizational policies, clinical governance standards, patient safety requirements, and international pediatric neurology guidelines.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, continuing medical education activities, departmental meetings, and case discussions.
• Support a patient‑centered and culturally aware approach when communicating with children, parents, and families from diverse backgrounds.

Ideal Profile

• Medical Degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric residency program.
• Fellowship, recognized subspecialty training, or equivalent specialist qualification in Pediatric Neurology.
• Board certification or equivalent specialist qualification recognized by Dubai Health Authority.
• DHA Eligibility Letter or valid DHA License as a Specialist Pediatric Neurologist.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of post‑specialization experience in Pediatric Neurology.
• Strong clinical expertise in epilepsy, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, neurogenetic conditions, and complex pediatric neurological disorders.
• Turkish Board certification or specialist training from Turkey is preferred.
• Turkish‑speaking physicians are highly preferred.
• Previous experience in a tertiary care hospital or internationally accredited healthcare facility is an advantage.
• Confident in interpreting EEG, MRI, CT scans, EMG‑NCS where applicable, laboratory findings, and pediatric neurodiagnostic reports.
• Excellent diagnostic, analytical, clinical decision‑making, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary health‑care team and multicultural patient environment.
• Committed to evidence‑based practice, ethical care, patient‑centered communication, and high standards of clinical governance.

Skills Set

• Pediatric neurology
• Pediatric neurological assessment
• Epilepsy management
• Seizure disorder care
• Developmental delay assessment
• Cerebral palsy management
• Neuromuscular disorder care
• Pediatric headache management
• Movement disorder assessment
• Neurogenetic condition care
• Central nervous system disorders
• Peripheral nervous system disorders
• EEG interpretation
• MRI review
• CT scan review
• EMG‑NCS interpretation
• Pediatric inpatient care
• Pediatric outpatient care
• Long‑term treatment planning
• Family counseling
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Neurosurgery coordination
• Rehabilitation coordination
• Psychology collaboration
• Genetics collaboration
• DHA licensing eligibility
• Clinical documentation
• Quality improvement
• Clinical audit
• Continuing Medical Education
• Patient‑centered care

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a strong career platform for a Specialist Neurologist – Pediatric Care seeking focused pediatric neurology work in Dubai’s Hospital and Health Care sector. The role provides exposure to complex neurological and neurodevelopmental cases, access to advanced diagnostic technology, multidisciplinary clinical support, continuing medical education, and professional growth within a modern patient‑focused health‑care environment.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East is a Dubai‑based healthcare recruitment and consultancy partner connecting experienced physicians with specialist and consultant medical opportunities across the UAE and wider Middle East. The company works with hospitals, clinics, pediatric programs, and advanced health‑care providers to place qualified doctors in roles where their expertise can strengthen clinical services, improve patient outcomes, and support trusted health‑care delivery.