We're Hiring | Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist
üìç Location: DUBAI
üíº Employment Type: Full-Time
We are looking for an experienced Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have specialized expertise in diagnosing and managing autoimmune, inflammatory, and rheumatic conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents.
Key Responsibilities
- * Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of pediatric rheumatological conditions
- Diagnose and treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and other inflammatory arthritides
- Manage pediatric autoimmune and connective tissue disorders, including lupus and vasculitis
- Evaluate and manage inflammatory muscle, bone, and joint disorders
- Assess children with unexplained joint pain, swelling, stiffness, fever, fatigue, and systemic inflammatory symptoms
- Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based medical and pharmacological therapies
- Manage advanced therapies including biologic and targeted treatments where clinically appropriate
- Monitor treatment response, medication safety, disease activity, and potential complications
- Perform or coordinate appropriate joint and soft-tissue procedures where within scope of practice
- Work closely with pediatricians, immunologists, orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, ophthalmologists, and other multidisciplinary specialists
- Coordinate care for children with rheumatic diseases involving multiple organ systems
- Provide education and counselling to patients and their families regarding disease management and long-term care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with patient-safety and clinical governance standards
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, research, and CME activities
Requirements*Qualifications** MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree
* Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics
* Fellowship or advanced training in Pediatric Rheumatology
* Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist/consultant qualification
* Minimum 5-10 years of post-specialization experience, with significant pediatric rheumatology experience
* Strong clinical experience in pediatric autoimmune, inflammatory, and rheumatic diseases
* Experience with biologic and immunomodulatory therapies is highly desirable
* Eligible for DHA Consultant classification/license in Dubai
* Excellent clinical, communication, and patient-management skills
Benefits
- * Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
- Medical insurance
- Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy
- Professional development and CME opportunities
- Modern multidisciplinary pediatric healthcare environment
- Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates
