Consultant Paediatric Metabolic Genetics – Al Ain

About the role

We are looking for a highly qualified Consultant in Paediatric Metabolic Genetics to join a leading healthcare facility in Al Ain. The specialist will provide diagnosis, management and long‑term care for infants, children and adolescents with inherited metabolic and genetic disorders, working within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage inherited metabolic and genetic conditions in paediatric patients.
• Evaluate suspected metabolic diseases, developmental delays, neuromuscular disorders and rare genetic syndromes.
• Interpret metabolic, biochemical and genetic investigations, including newborn screening results.
• Develop individualized treatment and long‑term management plans.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, neurologists, dietitians, genetic counselors and laboratory specialists.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options and inheritance patterns.
• Participate in newborn screening programmes and metabolic emergency management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with DOH regulations.
• Engage in research, clinical audits, teaching and continuous medical education.

Required profile

• MBBS or equivalent recognised by DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Board certification or fellowship in Paediatric Metabolic Genetics, Clinical Genetics or Metabolic Medicine.
• Valid DOH Consultant licence or eligibility letter.
• 5–7 years post‑board consultant experience in paediatric metabolic genetics.
• Strong expertise in inherited metabolic disorders and paediatric genetic diseases.
• Excellent communication, analytical and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Newborn screening
• Inherited metabolic disorders
• Metabolic emergency management
• Genetic investigations
• Pediatric genetic diseases