Pediatric Gastroenterology Consultant

Join Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) as a Pediatric Gastroenterology Consultant Why Join SSMC?

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World-Class Facilities – Work in a cutting-edge medical center equipped with the latest technologies.
✅ Career Growth – Access professional development, research opportunities, and mentorship programs.
✅ Competitive Benefits – Tax‑free salary, relocation assistance, and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

If you’re a skilled Pediatric Gastroenterology Consultant looking for a rewarding career in an advanced healthcare setting, apply today!

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents with gastroenterology disorders, with a strong focus on evidence‑based care and long‑term follow‑up. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to teaching and clinical excellence, and supporting families through culturally sensitive, patient‑centered care in both inpatient and outpatient services.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience post‑board/equivalent certification in Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland (CCST), United Kingdom (CCT), Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden or Switzerland,
  Sub‑Specialties
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  Minimum of two (2) years of experience post‑sub‑specialty certification in Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, or the UK.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience after obtaining the main specialty qualification in United Kingdom (CESR), Portugal, Spain, or Italy
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    Minimum of four (4) years of experience after obtaining the sub‑specialty qualification in Portugal, Spain, or Italy.

• Current and in good standing medical license to practice in country of residence.
• Current BLS/ACLS certificate.

• Diagnose and manage pediatric patients with gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and nutritional disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic GI conditions.
• Perform and supervise pediatric endoscopic procedures, including diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy, as per SSMC scope of practice.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans, including medical, nutritional, and procedural interventions.
• Lead inpatient ward rounds and outpatient clinics; review, reassess, and follow up on admitted and referred patients.
• Review laboratory tests, imaging, endoscopy findings, histopathology reports, and other diagnostic investigations; adjust management plans accordingly.
• Accept and manage referrals from emergency, NICU, PICU, general pediatrics, primary care, and external hospitals.
• Provide consultation‑liaison services to surgical, neonatal, intensive care, and other pediatric subspecialties.
• Work closely with pediatric surgeons, dietitians, hepatologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, and allied health teams to coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Communicate clearly with patients’ families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, procedures, risks, expected outcomes, and long‑term follow‑up.
• Provide nutritional guidance and coordinate enteral and parenteral nutrition plans when required.
• Support transition of care planning and safe discharge with appropriate follow‑up arrangements.
• Promote a collaborative, team‑based approach to patient care within a tertiary academic hospital environment.
• Supervise and oversee the clinical work of junior doctors, residents, and fellows.
• Provide mentorship, bedside teaching, and formal education sessions to trainees and nursing staff.
• Participate in peer review, utilization review, and performance management activities.
• Contribute to service development, clinical pathways, and pediatric GI programs at SSMC.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and clinical orientation of new medical staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with SSMC policies and DOH regulations.
• Comply with hospital policies, informed consent processes, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, patient safety reporting, and incident investigations.
• Engage in research, academic activities, and continuing professional development in line with SSMC expectations.