Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist - Riyadh
Allocation Assist DmccAbout the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist to join a leading healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents with endocrine and metabolic disorders, delivering evidence-based treatment while working within a multidisciplinary pediatric team.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to practice in a modern healthcare environment with access to advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of pediatric endocrine disorders, including diabetes mellitus, growth disorders, thyroid diseases, adrenal disorders, pituitary disorders, obesity, and metabolic bone diseases.
- Conduct comprehensive endocrine evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Manage children and adolescents with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including insulin therapy and continuous glucose monitoring systems.
- Provide specialized care for disorders of puberty, growth hormone deficiencies, and congenital endocrine conditions.
- Interpret laboratory investigations, imaging studies, and endocrine function tests.
- Collaborate with pediatricians, geneticists, dietitians, psychologists, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educate patients and families regarding disease management, treatment adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and case discussions.
- Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, fellows, and allied healthcare professionals.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research, and continuing medical education activities.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Board Certification in Pediatrics.
- Fellowship or Subspecialty Certification in Pediatric Endocrinology.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing as a Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist.
- Extensive experience in managing pediatric diabetes and complex endocrine disorders.
- Strong clinical judgment and evidence-based practice approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Eligibility for licensure with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
Preferred Qualifications
- Western Board Certification (UK CCT, American Board, Canadian Fellowship, Australian Fellowship, or equivalent).
- Experience working in tertiary-care children's hospitals or academic medical centers.
- Research, teaching, or publication experience in Pediatric Endocrinology.
- Experience with insulin pump therapy and advanced diabetes technologies.
Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary package.
- Housing and relocation assistance.
- Annual flight allowance.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- CME and professional development support.
- Career growth opportunities within a leading healthcare organization.
- Modern facilities with advanced pediatric endocrinology services.