Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist

Role Overview

Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist at Astra ProMed, Dubai. Full-time position.

Role Purpose

Provide specialized diagnostic and therapeutic care for infants, children, and adolescents with autoimmune, inflammatory, and rheumatic conditions, leading a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric rheumatology within a leading healthcare facility.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of pediatric rheumatological conditions.
• Diagnose and treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and other inflammatory arthritides.
• Manage pediatric autoimmune and connective tissue disorders, including lupus and vasculitis.
• Evaluate and manage inflammatory muscle, bone, and joint disorders.
• Assess children with unexplained joint pain, swelling, stiffness, fever, fatigue, and systemic inflammatory symptoms.

Treatment Planning & Delivery

• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based medical and pharmacological therapies.
• Manage advanced therapies including biologic and targeted treatments where clinically appropriate.
• Monitor treatment response, medication safety, disease activity, and potential complications.
• Perform or coordinate appropriate joint and soft-tissue procedures where within scope of practice.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with pediatricians, immunologists, orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, ophthalmologists, and other multidisciplinary specialists.
• Coordinate care for children with rheumatic diseases involving multiple organ systems.

Patient & Family Education

• Provide education and counselling to patients and their families regarding disease management and long-term care.

Governance & Professional Development

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with patient-safety and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, research, and CME activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics.
• Fellowship or advanced training in Pediatric Rheumatology.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist/consultant qualification.
• Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience, with significant pediatric rheumatology experience.
• Strong clinical experience in pediatric autoimmune, inflammatory, and rheumatic diseases.
• Experience with biologic and immunomodulatory therapies is highly desirable.
• Eligible for DHA Consultant classification/license in Dubai.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent clinical skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent patient-management skills.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.
• Professional development and CME opportunities.
• Modern multidisciplinary pediatric healthcare environment.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.