Pediatric Gastroenterology Consultant

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

Why Join SSMC?

✅ 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!

Summary

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

Education/Qualification:

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand. 
     • USA: American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (FRCPC)
     • UK and Ireland: GMC/CCST Specialist Register
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP)

Experience:

• • 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: 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
    • Sub-Specialties: Minimum of four (4) years of experience after obtaining the sub-specialty qualification in Portugal, Spain, or Italy.

License:

• Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.
• Current BLS/ACLS Certificate

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.