Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist - Abu Dhabi

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced **Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist** to join our Pediatric Department in Abu Dhabi.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive diagnosis and management of children and adolescents with rheumatologic, autoimmune, inflammatory and musculoskeletal disorders, working within a multidisciplinary pediatric care environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide consultant-level assessment and management of pediatric rheumatology patients.
* Diagnose and manage:

* Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

* Juvenile SLE and connective tissue diseases

* Juvenile dermatomyositis

* Systemic vasculitis

* Autoinflammatory and periodic fever syndromes

* Kawasaki disease and other inflammatory conditions

* Pediatric inflammatory myopathies

* Juvenile spondyloarthritis

* Pediatric uveitis in collaboration with Ophthalmology

* Other autoimmune, inflammatory and musculoskeletal disorders
* Perform comprehensive rheumatologic assessments, including musculoskeletal examinations.
* Develop individualized treatment plans and provide long-term disease monitoring.
* Manage immunomodulatory and biologic therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines.
* Monitor treatment response, medication safety and disease complications.
* Coordinate care with Pediatric Immunology, Nephrology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Physiotherapy and other relevant specialties.
* Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, case conferences and clinical meetings.
* Provide education and counseling to children, adolescents and their families regarding chronic rheumatologic conditions and treatment.
* Contribute to transition-of-care programs for adolescents moving to adult rheumatology services.
* Participate in clinical protocols, quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
* Teach and supervise residents, fellows and junior physicians.
* Contribute to research, clinical audits, education and service development.
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with UAE healthcare regulations and hospital policies.

**Qualifications**

* Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
* Completed recognized postgraduate training in Pediatrics.
* Recognized Board Certification/Specialist or Consultant qualification in Pediatrics.
* Fellowship or advanced formal training in Pediatric Rheumatology is required or highly desirable.
* Valid Department of Health (DoH) Abu Dhabi Consultant license/eligibility in Pediatric Rheumatology or the appropriate recognized specialty.

**Required Experience**

* Significant post-specialist experience as a Consultant/Specialist Pediatrician.
* Dedicated clinical experience in Pediatric Rheumatology.
* Demonstrated experience managing complex autoimmune, inflammatory and musculoskeletal diseases in children.
* Experience prescribing and monitoring immunosuppressive and biologic therapies.
* Experience in a tertiary pediatric hospital or specialist rheumatology service is highly desirable.

**Preferred Experience**

* Fellowship training in Pediatric Rheumatology.
* Experience with biologic and targeted therapies.
* Experience managing autoinflammatory and periodic fever syndromes.
* Experience with pediatric musculoskeletal ultrasound is an advantage.
* Experience managing pediatric rheumatology patients transitioning to adult care.
* Academic, teaching, research or quality-improvement experience is desirable.

Core Competencies

* Advanced clinical expertise in pediatric rheumatologic and autoimmune disorders.
* Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
* Excellent communication with children, adolescents and families.
* Ability to manage complex chronic diseases within a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong commitment to evidence-based and patient-centered care.
* Excellent teaching and collaborative skills.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a **DoH Abu Dhabi--licensed/eligible Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist with dedicated fellowship or advanced training in Pediatric Rheumatology**, with substantial experience managing complex autoimmune, inflammatory and rheumatologic conditions in children and adolescents.