1. Position Summary

The Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist provides specialized diagnostic therapeutic and consultative care for children and adolescents with endocrine and metabolic disorders. The role requires a Tier-1 Western-trained specialist able to manage complex multisystem endocrine cases lead multidisciplinary teams contribute to service development and ensure compliance with Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) regulatory standards.

2. Minimum Qualifications & Licensing Requirements

Education & Qualification (Tier-1 Required)

One of the following (or equivalent) fully completed and maintained:

• UK CCT or CESR (Pediatric Endocrinology/Diabetes)

• American Board Certification (Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship)

• Canadian Royal College (RCPSC) Fellowship

• Irish CSCST

• Australian FRACP (Pediatric Endocrinology)

• German Facharzt Pediatric Endocrinology

• Any other qualification recognized as Tier-1 by DOH Abu Dhabi

Experience

• Minimum 35 years post-consultant experience in a tertiary pediatric endocrinology unit.

• Previous experience in academic medical centers or childrens hospitals is strongly preferred.

Licensing

• Eligible for DOH Abu Dhabi Consultant License.

• DataFlow Primary Source Verification must be completed.

• Pass DOH Exam or obtain exam exemption based on Tier-1 eligibility.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Clinical Care

• Diagnose and manage the full spectrum of pediatric endocrine disorders:

  • Growth disorders (short stature GHD constitutional delay)

  • Pubertal abnormalities (precocious/ delayed puberty)

  • Thyroid and adrenal disorders

  • Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in children

  • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

  • Pituitary and hypothalamic disorders

  • Calcium/phosphate metabolism disorders

  • Obesity-related metabolic dysfunction

• Provide inpatient and outpatient endocrinology services.

• Participate in NICU/PICU endocrine consults.

B. Procedural & Technical Skills

• Growth assessment bone age interpretation and endocrine dynamic testing

• Insulin therapy management CGM interpretation and insulin pump therapy

• Thyroid ultrasound interpretation (if trained)

• Management of diabetic emergencies (DKA protocols)

• Endocrine stimulation tests (ACTH stim GH stim etc.)

C. Multidisciplinary Leadership

• Lead MDT meetings with pediatrics genetics radiology dietetics diabetes educators and child psychology.

• Participate in development of clinical guidelines and care pathways.

• Support complex metabolic and genetic case evaluations.

D. Compliance Governance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to SEHA JCI and DOH standards.

• Participate in quality improvement morbidity and mortality meetings and audit programs.

• Contribute to safe medication management and patient education initiatives.

E. Teaching & Mentorship

• Provide clinical teaching for pediatric residents and fellows.

• Participate in CME and departmental education programs.

4. Core Competencies Required

• Advanced expertise in pediatric endocrine diagnostic algorithms

• Strong clinical decision-making in complex pediatric cases

• Excellent communication skills with children and families

• Ability to work in large multidisciplinary governmental hospital systems

• Commitment to patient-centered evidence-based practice

• Cultural competence with diverse patient populations

5. Workload & On-Call Expectations

• Outpatient clinics per departmental schedule

• Inpatient consult coverage

• Participation in shared pediatric on-call/endocrine on-call rotation

• Weekend/holiday coverage as per SEHA policy

6. KPIs (Aligned with SEHA Standards)

• Average waiting time for new endocrinology consultations

• Quality of documentation (Epic / Cerner)

• Compliance with DOH diabetes and endocrine management guidelines

• Patient satisfaction scores

• Clinical outcomes for chronic endocrine conditions (HbA1c control growth metrics etc.)

• Participation in quality improvement and educational activities

  How to Apply

  Qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV outlining their pediatric endocrinology experience and post-consultant practice.

  Please send your CV to the Medical Recruitment Department at:
  

• Write in Subject: Job Ref: PED-ENDO-CONS-UAE-2025

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.