Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist - Diabetes

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist – Diabetes to lead care for infants, children and adolescents with hormonal and metabolic conditions in Dubai.

The role emphasizes evidence-based treatment, family counseling, and structured long-term follow-up for pediatric diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth abnormalities, obesity, puberty-related issues, and bone metabolism disorders.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Completion of pediatrics residency and subspecialty training in pediatric endocrinology.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized by DHA.
• DHA eligibility letter or valid DHA specialist license in pediatric endocrinology.
• Minimum 3–5 years post-specialization experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric endocrine and metabolic disorders.
• Treat Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, thyroid disease, growth disorders and obesity.
• Assess adrenal, pituitary, puberty-related and calcium metabolism conditions.
• Develop personalized treatment plans using clinical data, labs and imaging.
• Manage pediatric diabetes with current insulin protocols and glucose monitoring.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and educate families.

Skills

Pediatric endocrinology

Pediatric diabetes management

Insulin therapy

Glucose monitoring

Endocrine imaging

Education

MBBS/MD

Pediatrics residency

Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship

Board certification

DHA eligibility

Job description

Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist – Diabetes

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 50,000 – 70,000 (tax‑free)

Overview

We are recruiting a qualified physician with experience in diagnosing and managing hormonal, metabolic, growth, and diabetes-related conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. The specialist will provide evidence-based treatment, family counseling, and structured long‑term follow‑up for pediatric diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth abnormalities, obesity, puberty‑related conditions, adrenal and pituitary diseases, and calcium and bone metabolism disorders.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric endocrine and metabolic disorders.
• Treat Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, thyroid disease, growth disorders, obesity, and hormonal abnormalities.
• Assess adrenal, pituitary, puberty‑related, calcium, and bone metabolism conditions.
• Evaluate short stature, abnormal growth patterns, delayed and precocious puberty, and unexplained weight changes.
• Develop personalized treatment plans based on clinical assessment, laboratory findings, imaging, and patient needs.
• Manage pediatric diabetes using current insulin protocols, glucose monitoring systems, and diabetes technology.
• Prescribe and monitor insulin, hormone replacement, growth‑related therapy, and other endocrine medications.
• Interpret hormonal assays, metabolic panels, glucose studies, thyroid tests, growth investigations, and diagnostic imaging.
• Conduct regular follow‑up and modify treatment plans according to growth, development, disease control, and treatment response.
• Provide inpatient consultations for children with complex or unstable endocrine conditions.
• Respond to urgent pediatric endocrine cases and metabolic complications when required.
• Coordinate care with pediatricians, dietitians, diabetes educators, radiologists, genetic specialists, pharmacists, and nursing teams.
• Educate patients and families about medication, nutrition, exercise, glucose monitoring, lifestyle changes, and treatment adherence.
• Explain diagnoses, expected outcomes, long‑term risks, and follow‑up requirements in clear and compassionate language.
• Maintain accurate consultation notes, prescriptions, investigation results, treatment plans, and progress records.
• Ensure compliance with DHA requirements, international clinical guidance, and organizational policies.
• Participate in clinical audits, patient‑safety activities, quality improvement, and departmental meetings.
• Contribute to continuing medical education and remain current with advances in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes care.
• Support multidisciplinary service development and coordinated pediatric care pathways.

Qualifications

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in Pediatrics.
• Fellowship or recognized subspecialty training in Pediatric Endocrinology.
• Board Certification or equivalent specialist qualification accepted by the Dubai Health Authority.
• DHA Eligibility Letter or valid DHA Specialist License in Pediatric Endocrinology.
• Minimum 3–5 years of post‑specialization experience in Pediatric Endocrinology.
• Turkish Board Certification or specialist training completed in Turkey is preferred.
• Turkish‑speaking physicians are highly preferred.
• Previous practice in a tertiary‑care or internationally accredited hospital is advantageous.
• Strong experience managing pediatric diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid disease, and complex endocrine conditions.
• Practical knowledge of insulin therapy, glucose monitoring, and pediatric diabetes technology.
• Ability to interpret hormonal investigations, metabolic studies, and endocrine imaging.
• Excellent diagnostic, analytical, communication, and patient‑management skills.
• Strong ability to communicate with children, parents, and caregivers.
• Commitment to evidence‑based care, clinical ethics, professionalism, and patient safety.
• Ability to work effectively within a multicultural and multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Skills

• Pediatric endocrinology and pediatric diabetes management
• Insulin therapy, continuous glucose monitoring, diabetes technology
• Growth disorder management, short stature assessment, thyroid disease treatment
• Adrenal, pituitary, precocious and delayed puberty, pediatric obesity, calcium metabolism disorders, metabolic bone disease
• Hormonal assay interpretation, endocrine imaging, nutrition counselling
• Family education, treatment adherence, multidisciplinary pediatric care, clinical documentation
• DHA Specialist License eligibility, Turkish language, Turkish Board Certification