Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist

We're Hiring | Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experiencedConsultant Pediatric Rheumatologistto join a leading healthcare facility inAbu Dhabi, UAE.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise inpediatric autoimmune disorders, inflammatory joint diseases, connective tissue disorders, and complex rheumatological conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for internationally trained consultants seeking career growth, a competitive salary, and a rewarding professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and managepediatric autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disordersin infants, children, and adolescents.
• Evaluate and treatjuvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vasculitis, and juvenile dermatomyositis.
• Manage children withautoinflammatory syndromes, connective tissue diseases, and complex rheumatological conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans usingimmunosuppressive therapies, biologic medications, and other evidence-based treatments.
• Monitor disease progression, medication effectiveness, and treatment-related complications.
• Perform appropriate rheumatological procedures, includingjoint aspiration and intra-articular injections, within authorized clinical privileges.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations, includingautoimmune laboratory panels, inflammatory markers, musculoskeletal ultrasound, MRI, and X-rays.
• Provide long-term management and follow-up for children with chronic rheumatological diseases.
• Collaborate withpediatricians, immunologists, nephrologists, orthopedic specialists, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation teams.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease management, medication adherence, and long-term care.
• Ensure compliance withDOH regulations, pediatric rheumatology protocols, medication safety, and clinical governance standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification inPediatrics.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification.
• Fellowship or recognized subspecialty training in Pediatric Rheumatologyis required.
• American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized qualificationsare preferred.
• Minimum5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experiencepreferred, including substantial pediatric rheumatology experience.
• Strong expertise injuvenile arthritis, autoimmune disorders, biologic therapies, and complex pediatric rheumatological conditions.
• Eligible for the appropriateDOH Consultant Pediatric Rheumatology classification/licensein Abu Dhabi, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi.
• Modern pediatric healthcare facilities and advanced diagnostic technologies.
• Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms.
• Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.