Job Snapshot
Consultant Neurologist - Pediatric Care
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Minimum 5 years as a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 75,000-100,000 AED (estimated, please confirm with employer)
Role Context
Consultant Neurologist - Pediatric Care will provide specialist diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management for children with neurological conditions including epilepsy, developmental delays, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, neurogenetic conditions, and complex presentations.
Working within a multidisciplinary pediatric environment, the consultant helps improve patient outcomes through evidence-based treatment, neurodiagnostic expertise, and structured follow-up care.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage pediatric neurological disorders including epilepsy, developmental delays, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, neurogenetic conditions, and complex presentations.
- Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments for infants, children, and adolescents, including clinical examination, medical history review, developmental evaluation, and risk assessment.
- Interpret diagnostic investigations including EEG, MRI, CT, neurophysiological studies, laboratory findings, and specialist reports related to pediatric neurological care.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and long-term management strategies.
- Manage inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology cases, including acute concerns, chronic disorders, follow-up, and multidisciplinary referrals.
- Provide expert care for children with epilepsy, seizure disorders, developmental concerns, neuromuscular disease, headaches, abnormal movements, and suspected genetic conditions.
- Collaborate closely with pediatricians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, psychologists, radiologists, nurses, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Counsel patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, medication plans, seizure safety, developmental expectations, lifestyle guidance, and long-term care needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience programs, complex case discussions, conferences, and care planning meetings.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation in line with DOH regulations, hospital policies, clinical governance standards, and patient safety requirements.
- Contribute to clinical audits, research activities, academic teaching, continuing medical education programs, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Stay updated with advancements in pediatric neurology, epilepsy care, pediatric neurophysiology, neurogenetics, and evidence-based treatment pathways.
Ideal Profile
- Medical degree such as MBBS or equivalent from an accredited institution recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
- Board certification, fellowship, or equivalent specialist qualification in Pediatric Neurology.
- Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Pediatric Neurology is required for the actual work location.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist in a reputed tertiary care or academic hospital.
- Strong expertise in pediatric neurological disorders, neurodiagnostic procedures, epilepsy management, developmental neurology, and complex pediatric cases.
- Western‑trained candidates are preferred.
- Experience in epilepsy management and pediatric neurophysiology is strongly valued.
- Exposure to multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience programs is an advantage.
- Research publications, academic involvement, teaching experience, or conference participation are preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to explain complex neurological conditions clearly to families.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment with professionalism, empathy, and clinical precision.
Skills Set
- Pediatric neurology
- Epilepsy management
- Pediatric neurophysiology
- Seizure disorder care
- Developmental delay assessment
- Neuromuscular disorder management
- Headache management
- Movement disorder assessment
- Neurogenetic condition care
- EEG interpretation
- MRI review
- CT review
- Neurophysiological studies
- Inpatient pediatric neurology
- Outpatient pediatric neurology
- Pediatric neuroscience programs
- Neurological treatment planning
- Long‑term care management
- Family counseling
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Neurosurgery coordination
- Rehabilitation coordination
- Psychology collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- DOH licensing eligibility
- Clinical audit
- Research and teaching
- Continuing Medical Education
Benefits
Competitive tax‑free salary
Health insurance
Annual airfare allowance
Paid annual leave
CME support
Professional development opportunities in a specialized medical field
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