Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Responsibilities

• Conduct rapid and comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients presenting to the emergency department.

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute medical and surgical conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.

• Manage pediatric emergencies, including respiratory distress, seizures, severe infections, dehydration, allergic reactions, and acute abdominal conditions.

• Perform pediatric resuscitation and manage life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and respiratory failure.

• Stabilise critically ill or injured children and coordinate admission or transfer to appropriate specialist services.

• Assess and manage pediatric trauma, including head injuries, fractures, burns, and other acute injuries.

• Recognise and manage sepsis, shock, anaphylaxis, and other time-critical medical emergencies.

• Interpret diagnostic investigations, including laboratory tests, X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, and other relevant imaging.

• Perform emergency procedures appropriate to the clinician’s training and scope of practice, including airway management, vascular access, wound management, and procedural sedation.

• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans based on clinical findings and evidence-based emergency medicine protocols.

• Monitor patients’ clinical progress and determine appropriate discharge, observation, admission, or referral.

• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations.

• Collaborate with pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and timely completion of medical records.

• Participate in departmental audits, clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and emergency preparedness activities.

• Support the implementation of pediatric emergency protocols and patient safety standards.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advances in pediatric emergency medicine and resuscitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, or an equivalent recognised qualification accepted by the relevant UAE licensing authority.

• 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 Emergency Medicine.

• Extensive experience managing acute pediatric illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening emergencies.

• Proven expertise in pediatric resuscitation, emergency stabilisation, and critical decision-making.

• Current certifications in relevant life-support courses, such as Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), where required.

• Experience working in a hospital emergency department or specialised pediatric emergency setting.

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

Required Skills

• Strong clinical expertise in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and acute pediatric care.

• Excellent triage, assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills.

• Proficiency in pediatric resuscitation and management of critically ill or injured children.

• Ability to remain effective in high-pressure, fast-paced emergency environments.

• Strong procedural skills relevant to pediatric emergency care.

• Excellent communication and family counselling skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development.

Compensation

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