Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist

Allocation Assist; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks an experienced Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist for a Dubai pediatric team. You will diagnose and manage endocrine and metabolic disorders in infants, children, and adolescents, with focus on diabetes, growth, and puberty concerns in an international patient population.

Turkish language fluency is highly preferred to serve Turkish-speaking families; English proficiency is required and Arabic is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) and postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Endocrinology.
• Licensure or eligibility to practice as a Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist consultations for infants, children, and adolescents with endocrine and metabolic disorders.
• Perform comprehensive clinical, growth, and developmental assessments.
• Manage diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with pediatricians, radiologists, and other specialists.
• Educate families on management, nutrition, and long-term care.

Skills

Turkish fluency

English proficiency

Arabic an advantage

Education

Medical degree (MBBS/MD)

Postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Endocrinology

Job description

Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist Job Snapshot - Role: Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Hospital and Health Care - Function: Physician - Experience: Relevant post-specialization experience in Pediatric Endocrinology - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist for a pediatric specialty team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of endocrine and metabolic disorders affecting infants, children, and adolescents. The role covers pediatric diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid conditions, pubertal abnormalities, obesity, and other complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. The position will primarily serve a Turkish-speaking patient population. Fluency in Turkish is therefore highly preferred, alongside a good command of English. Arabic language proficiency is an advantage. Applicants should possess recognized medical and postgraduate qualifications, relevant pediatric endocrinology experience, and valid professional licensure or eligibility to practice as a Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist in Dubai.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Dubai - Industry: Hospital and Health Care - Function: Physician - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Pediatric Endocrine Assessment and Diagnosis

• Conduct specialist consultations for infants, children, and adolescents with endocrine and metabolic disorders.
• Perform comprehensive clinical, growth, and developmental assessments.
• Evaluate hormonal abnormalities and related clinical symptoms.
• Interpret hormonal profiles, biochemical investigations, imaging studies, and genetic test results.
• Establish appropriate diagnoses and develop individualized management plans.
• Monitor treatment responses and provide ongoing specialist follow-up.

Growth and Pubertal Disorders

• Assess and manage children with growth disorders and short stature.
• Diagnose and treat precocious and delayed puberty.
• Evaluate abnormal growth and developmental patterns.
• Investigate relevant hormonal and endocrine causes of growth or pubertal concerns.
• Develop individualized treatment and monitoring plans.
• Counsel families regarding growth, puberty, and long-term clinical management.

Pediatric Diabetes Management

• Diagnose and manage diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents.
• Develop individualized diabetes treatment plans.
• Manage insulin therapy and other clinically appropriate treatments.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and relevant clinical findings.
• Provide education regarding diabetes management, nutrition, and ongoing care.
• Support children and families in understanding long-term treatment requirements.

Thyroid, Adrenal, and Pituitary Disorders

• Assess and manage pediatric thyroid disorders.
• Diagnose and treat adrenal conditions affecting children and adolescents.
• Evaluate pituitary and hypothalamic disorders.
• Interpret relevant endocrine investigations.
• Develop appropriate medical management and follow-up plans.
• Coordinate additional specialist assessment when clinically indicated.

Metabolic and Genetic Endocrine Conditions

• Evaluate disorders of calcium and bone metabolism.
• Assess and manage pediatric obesity and metabolic disorders.
• Provide specialist assessment for disorders of sexual development.
• Diagnose and manage genetic and endocrine syndromes.
• Coordinate appropriate investigations and multidisciplinary consultations.
• Develop individualized treatment strategies for complex endocrine conditions.

Patient and Family Counseling

• Explain endocrine diagnoses and treatment options to patients and families.
• Provide education regarding growth, puberty, hormonal disorders, and metabolic health.
• Counsel families on nutrition, prescribed treatments, and long-term disease management.
• Communicate clinical findings and follow-up requirements clearly.
• Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care to international families.
• Support informed healthcare decisions through patient-and family-centered communication.

Multidisciplinary Pediatric Care

• Collaborate with pediatricians, dietitians, and geneticists.
• Coordinate relevant care with radiologists, surgeons, and other specialists.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions involving complex endocrine conditions.
• Communicate treatment recommendations to referring healthcare professionals.
• Support coordinated care and continuity of treatment.

Clinical Documentation and Quality Standards

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient medical records.
• Document clinical assessments, diagnostic findings, treatment plans, and follow-up outcomes.
• Follow applicable clinical governance and patient safety standards.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities.
• Apply evidence-based approaches to pediatric endocrine care.
• Engage in continuing medical education and professional development.

Qualifications and Education Essential qualifications:

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent).
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Endocrinology, in accordance with applicable professional licensing requirements.

Professional Experience

• Relevant post-specialization experience in Pediatric Endocrinology.
• Strong clinical knowledge of pediatric endocrine and metabolic disorders.
• Experience assessing and managing children with hormonal abnormalities.
• Ability to develop individualized treatment and long-term monitoring plans.
• Experience providing patient-and family-centered pediatric healthcare.

Medical Licensing Requirements

• Valid professional licensure or eligibility to practice as a Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Language Requirements

• Turkish: Fluency is highly preferred because the position primarily serves Turkish-speaking patients.
• English: Good command required.
• Arabic: An advantage.

Clinical Knowledge and Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Pediatric Endocrinology.
• Expertise in pediatric diabetes management and insulin therapy.
• Experience assessing growth disorders and short stature.
• Knowledge of precocious and delayed puberty.
• Experience managing thyroid and adrenal disorders.
• Understanding of pituitary and hypothalamic conditions.
• Knowledge of calcium and bone metabolism disorders.
• Experience managing pediatric obesity and metabolic conditions.
• Ability to assess disorders of sexual development.
• Understanding of genetic and endocrine syndromes.
• Competence in interpreting hormonal, biochemical, imaging, and genetic investigations.
• Strong clinical judgment and evidence-based treatment planning skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience working with international patients and families.
• Experience caring for Turkish-speaking patients.
• Strong clinical background in pediatric diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid conditions, and pubertal disorders.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary pediatric care environment.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine, patient safety, and high-quality clinical care.

Professional Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and family-centered approach to pediatric healthcare.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to communicate medical information clearly to children and families.
• Cultural sensitivity when working with diverse patient populations.
• Strong organizational and clinical documentation skills.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive specialist-level compensation package.
• Modern clinical facilities.
• Multidisciplinary clinical support.
• Opportunity to work with a growing international and Turkish-speaking patient population.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Continuing medical education opportunities.
• Supportive clinical and administrative environment.

The specific salary amount has not been disclosed.

Work Environment

The successful candidate will join a pediatric specialty team in Dubai, providing specialist endocrine and metabolic healthcare to infants, children, and adolescents. The role involves outpatient consultations, diagnostic assessments, individualized treatment planning, long-term patient monitoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. This opportunity is particularly suited to a Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist with strong clinical expertise, excellent family counseling skills, and an interest in caring for Turkish-speaking children and families within an international healthcare environment.