# Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist

> Astra ProMed · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-03

**Salary:** unknown currency 780,000–1,140,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**We're Hiring |** Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist

📍 Location: DUBAI

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced **Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist** to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have specialized expertise in diagnosing and managing autoimmune, inflammatory, and rheumatic conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents.

### Key Responsibilities

-   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.
-   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.
-   Work closely with pediatricians, immunologists, orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, ophthalmologists, and other multidisciplinary specialists.
-   Coordinate care for children with rheumatic diseases involving multiple organ systems.
-   Provide education and counselling to patients and their families regarding disease management and long-term care.
-   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.

## Requirements

### **Qualifications**

-   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.
-   Excellent clinical, communication, and patient-management skills.

## Benefits

-   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.**

## Apply

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