Consultant General Pediatrics / Adolescent Medicine - Abu Dhabi

Allocation Assist Middle East
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
AED 70,000.00/mo - AED 80,000.00/mo
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Full-time
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Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Consultant Pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine to join our Pediatric Department in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, age-appropriate medical care to adolescents and young adults, addressing physical, psychological, behavioral and social health needs within a multidisciplinary, confidential and patient-centered environment. Key Responsibilities - Provide consultant-level medical care to adolescent patients. - Conduct comprehensive adolescent health assessments and preventive care. - Diagnose and manage common and complex adolescent health conditions. - Provide care for: - Adolescent growth and puberty disorders - Menstrual and reproductive health concerns - Eating disorders and nutritional problems - Obesity and weight-management issues - Sports and exercise-related health concerns - Mental and behavioral health concerns in collaboration with appropriate specialists - Substance use and risk behaviors - Sexual health and sexually transmitted infections, as appropriate - Chronic diseases transitioning from pediatric to adult care - Provide confidential, developmentally appropriate consultations for adolescents. - Support transition programs for patients with complex or chronic pediatric conditions moving to adult services. - Provide counseling on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, mental wellbeing and healthy lifestyle. - Coordinate care with Pediatric subspecialists, Psychiatry/Psychology, Gynecology, Endocrinology, Nutrition, Social Work and other relevant services. - Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and adolescent health clinics. - Develop and implement adolescent health protocols and clinical pathways. - Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety and service development. - Participate in teaching and supervision of residents, fellows and junior physicians. - Contribute to clinical research, audits and academic activities. - Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with UAE healthcare regulations and hospital policies. Qualifications - Medical degree from a recognized medical school. - Completed recognized postgraduate training in Pediatrics. - Recognized Board Certification/Specialist or Consultant qualification in Pediatrics. - Fellowship or advanced formal training in Adolescent Medicine is highly desirable. - Valid Department of Health (DoH) Abu Dhabi Consultant license/eligibility in Pediatrics/appropriate specialty. Required Experience - Significant post-specialist experience as a Consultant/Specialist Pediatrician. - Demonstrated experience providing healthcare to adolescent patients. - Experience managing adolescent-specific medical, developmental and psychosocial issues. - Experience in a tertiary pediatric or adolescent medicine service is highly desirable. Preferred Experience - Fellowship training in Adolescent Medicine. - Experience with eating disorders, obesity, reproductive health and adolescent mental health. - Experience developing or participating in adolescent transition-of-care programs. - Experience working with schools, sports programs or community adolescent health services is an advantage. - Academic, teaching, research or quality-improvement experience is desirable. Core Competencies - Strong clinical expertise in adolescent healthcare. - Excellent communication and rapport-building skills with adolescents and families. - Ability to provide confidential, culturally sensitive and non-judgmental care. - Strong multidisciplinary collaboration. - Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered medicine. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a DoH Abu Dhabi–licensed/eligible Consultant Pediatrician with dedicated fellowship or advanced training in Adolescent Medicine, with substantial clinical experience managing the unique medical, developmental and psychosocial needs of adolescents.

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