Consultant Paediatric Metabolic Genetics

We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Consultant Paediatric Metabolic Geneticist to join a leading tertiary healthcare institution in Al Ain, UAE.

The successful candidate will provide expert clinical care in the diagnosis, management, and long-term follow-up of infants, children, and adolescents with inherited metabolic and genetic disorders. This includes inborn errors of metabolism, mitochondrial disorders, lysosomal storage diseases, and other complex genetic conditions. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including paediatrics, genetics, neurology, and nutrition services, as well as contributing to clinical governance, genetic counselling coordination, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of paediatric metabolic genetics services within the institution.

Medical/Hospital

• Board Certification in Medical Genetics, Paediatrics with subspecialty in Metabolic/Genetic Medicine, or equivalent (CCT/CCST, American Board, FRCPCH, or equivalent).
• Fellowship or subspecialty training in Metabolic Genetics or Clinical Genetics.
• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialization consultant experience in paediatric metabolic or genetic medicine.
• Proven expertise in diagnosing and managing inherited metabolic and genetic disorders.
• Experience working in a tertiary care or academic medical institution is preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and patient management skills.