Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary We are seeking a highly qualified Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist to join a leading hospital in Al Ain. The successful candidate will provide expert diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care for infants, children, and adolescents with gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and nutritional disorders. This role involves clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, teaching, and contribution to service development within a tertiary-care setting.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care in paediatric gastroenterology

Diagnose and manage complex gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and nutritional disorders in children

Perform and interpret paediatric endoscopic procedures (diagnostic and therapeutic)

Manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, chronic liver disease, feeding disorders, and functional GI disorders

Participate in emergency and on-call consultant rotas as required

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings

Provide consultation support to general paediatrics and other specialties

Supervise and mentor junior doctors, fellows, and allied health professionals

Education & Quality

Participate in teaching, training, and continuing medical education activities

Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety programs

Support hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based practice

Desired Candidate Profile

Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)

Specialist qualification in Paediatrics

Subspecialty certification/fellowship in Paediatric Gastroenterology

Recognised board certification (e.g., UK CCT, US Board, Canadian, Australian, or equivalent)

Eligible for licensure with DOH (Abu Dhabi)

Experience

Minimum 5 8 years post-specialty experience, including consultant-level experience (as per DOH requirements)

Strong experience in paediatric GI endoscopy is essential

Skills & Competencies

Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making

Strong communication and family-centred care approach

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment

Commitment to continuous professional development and clinical excellence