Pediatric Gastroenterology Consultant

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

Summary

Provides comprehensive care for pediatric patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions. 

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 Internal Medicine (ABIM) – Gastroenterology Certification
   • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) – Gastroenterology
   • UK and Ireland: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT/CCST) – Gastroenterology and GMC/IMC Specialist Register
   • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) – Gastroenterology

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.

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 patients with gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and nutritional disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for patients with acute and chronic GI conditions.
• Perform and supervise pediatric endoscopic procedures, including diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy.
• 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.
• Work closely with 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 GI programs.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and clinical orientation of new medical staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with 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.