Consultant Pediatric Neurologist

Consultant Pediatric Neurologist – Epileptology

We are seeking a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist to join a leading healthcare institution in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of neurological conditions affecting children and adolescents, including epilepsy, developmental disorders, neuromuscular conditions, and neurogenetic disorders.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive pediatric neurological care and work closely with pediatricians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, geneticists, and other multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of pediatric neurological conditions.

• Diagnose and manage a broad range of seizure disorders and epilepsies.

• Evaluate and manage drug-resistant and complex epilepsy.

• Perform and interpret EEG and other relevant neurophysiological investigations.

• Classify seizures and epilepsy syndromes accurately.

• Develop individualized treatment plans, including appropriate anti-seizure medications.

• Evaluate patients for advanced epilepsy treatment and surgical referral where appropriate.

• Manage developmental and neurological conditions associated with epilepsy.

• Provide pre- and post-treatment follow-up and monitor treatment response.

• Provide appropriate patient and family counselling and education.

• Collaborate with neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, neurophysiologists, geneticists, pediatricians, psychologists, and other specialists.

• Participate in multidisciplinary epilepsy and case discussions.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives.

• Support teaching and training activities where required.

Qualifications

• Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in Pediatric Neurology.

• Additional fellowship or recognised advanced training in Epilepsy / Epileptology preferred.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Pediatric Neurology.

• Significant experience in the diagnosis and management of pediatric epilepsy.

• Strong experience in EEG interpretation and management of complex or drug-resistant epilepsy.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Pediatric Neurology and Epileptology.

• Pediatric epilepsy and seizure disorders.

• Complex and drug-resistant epilepsy.

• EEG interpretation and neurophysiology.

• Epilepsy classification and syndrome recognition.

• Anti-seizure medication management.

• Evaluation for epilepsy surgery and advanced treatment options.

• Neurological and developmental disorders in children.

• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities.

• Excellent communication and counselling skills with children and their families.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality pediatric neurological care.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, epilepsy experience, and professional background.