Consultant Physician

Consultant Physician – Pediatric Neurology

Job Snapshot: Role: Consultant Physician – Pediatric Neurology — Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Industry: Hospital and Health Care — Function: Physician — Experience: Minimum 5 years consultant‑level experience — Job Type: Full‑time.

Overview

This senior physician role is located in Dubai but provides clinical services for a prestigious hospital in Abu Dhabi. The consultant will support advanced diagnosis, treatment planning, neurodiagnostic review, family counseling and multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience care.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric neurological disorders including epilepsy, developmental delay, neuromuscular disease, chronic headaches, movement disorders and neurogenetic conditions.
• Conduct detailed neurological assessments for infants, children and adolescents, including clinical examination, medical history review, developmental evaluation and symptom analysis.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations such as EEG, MRI, CT scans, laboratory results, and other neurophysiological studies to support accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and long‑term care strategies based on each child’s condition, age, developmental stage, family needs and clinical risk profile.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology cases, including urgent neurological presentations and ongoing follow‑up care.
• Collaborate closely with pediatricians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, psychologists, geneticists, nurses, therapists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Provide clear counseling and education to patients and families regarding neurological diagnoses, medication plans, prognosis, therapy options, lifestyle guidance and long‑term care expectations.
• Support epilepsy management pathways, seizure care planning, medication adjustment, diagnostic monitoring and family safety education.
• Maintain accurate medical records, consultation notes, diagnostic interpretations, treatment plans, referral updates, and follow‑up documentation in line with hospital standards and UAE regulatory expectations.
• Participate in clinical audits, case reviews, research projects, conferences, academic teaching and continuing medical education programs.
• Stay updated with advances in pediatric neurology, neurogenetics, epilepsy care, pediatric neurophysiology and evidence‑based neurological treatment.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, pediatric neuroscience service development and multidisciplinary clinical governance.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree such as MBBS, MD or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution recognized by relevant UAE healthcare authorities.
• Board certification or fellowship in Pediatric Neurology.
• Valid DOH Consultant License or DOH Eligibility Letter in Pediatric Neurology preferred for Abu Dhabi‑based clinical service.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist in a reputed tertiary care or academic hospital.
• Strong expertise in pediatric neurological disorders, pediatric neurophysiology, neurodiagnostic procedures and long‑term childhood neurological care.
• Experience in epilepsy management and pediatric neurophysiology is highly valuable.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience programs is an advantage.
• Research publications, academic involvement, conference participation or teaching experience are preferred.
• Western‑trained candidates are preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, clinical documentation and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams in a multicultural healthcare environment.
• Strong commitment to evidence‑based care, patient safety, family‑centered communication and continuous professional development.

Skills Set

• Pediatric neurology; child neurology
• Epilepsy management
• Pediatric neurophysiology; EEG interpretation
• MRI review; CT scan review
• Neurodiagnostic procedures
• Developmental delay assessment; neuromuscular disorder care
• Pediatric headache management; movement disorder evaluation
• Neurogenetic condition management
• Inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology; long‑term neurological care
• Family counseling; pediatric neuroscience programs
• Multidisciplinary care coordination; rehabilitation coordination; psychology coordination
• Clinical documentation; DOH Abu Dhabi compliance
• Clinical audits; research and academic activity; CME participation
• Quality improvement; patient‑centered care

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