# Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist-Dubai

> Astra ProMed · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-29

**Salary:** unknown currency 1,020,000–1,200,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

### **We're Hiring | Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist – Dubai, UAE**

📍 **Location:** Dubai  
💼 **Employment Type:** Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced **Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist** to join a leading healthcare provider in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialized diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders in infants, children, and adolescents while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary pediatric team.

### **Key Responsibilities**

-   Diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of pediatric rheumatologic and autoimmune disorders, including:

-   Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
-   Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
-   Juvenile Dermatomyositis
-   Vasculitis
-   Periodic fever syndromes and autoinflammatory diseases
-   Connective tissue disorders
-   Pediatric scleroderma
-   Musculoskeletal pain syndromes

-   Perform comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
-   Interpret laboratory investigations, imaging studies, and other diagnostic tests related to rheumatologic conditions.
-   Prescribe and monitor disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologic therapies, and immunosuppressive medications.
-   Provide joint injections and other procedures where credentialed.
-   Educate and counsel patients and families regarding disease management, treatment options, and long-term follow-up.
-   Collaborate with pediatricians, nephrologists, dermatologists, immunologists, orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and other specialists to provide coordinated patient care.
-   Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and Continuing Medical Education (CME).
-   Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.
-   Mentor junior physicians and contribute to teaching and academic activities where applicable.

## Requirements

### **Qualifications & Requirements**

-   MBBS/MD with a recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics.
-   Fellowship or Board Certification in **Pediatric Rheumatology** (or equivalent recognized Consultant qualification).
-   Minimum **5–10 years of post-specialization experience** at the Consultant level.
-   Eligibility for or possession of a **Dubai Health Authority (DHA)** Consultant license. Candidates eligible for licensing are encouraged to apply.
-   Expertise in diagnosing and managing complex pediatric autoimmune and rheumatologic disorders.
-   Excellent clinical, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
-   Commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered care.

### **Preferred Candidate Profile**

-   Experience working in internationally accredited children's hospitals or tertiary care centers.
-   Fellowship training in Pediatric Autoimmune Diseases or related subspecialties is an added advantage.
-   UAE or GCC experience is preferred but not mandatory.

## Benefits

### **What We Offer**

-   Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
-   Medical insurance.
-   Annual paid leave and benefits as per UAE Labour Law and company policy.
-   Professional development and Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
-   **Licensing assistance will be provided to eligible candidates.**
-   Opportunity to work in a modern pediatric healthcare environment with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities.

**Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.**

## Apply

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