Consultant Pediatric Infectious Disease

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive consultations and assessments for infants, children, and adolescents with suspected or confirmed infectious diseases.

• Diagnose and manage a broad range of pediatric infections, including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic diseases.

• Manage complex and severe infections, including sepsis, meningitis, and other serious infectious conditions.

• Evaluate and manage infections in immunocompromised and medically complex pediatric patients.

• Interpret relevant laboratory investigations, microbiological cultures, and diagnostic imaging.

• Develop individualised treatment plans based on clinical findings and evidence-based guidelines.

• Prescribe and monitor antimicrobial therapy, promoting appropriate antibiotic use and antimicrobial stewardship.

• Provide guidance on vaccination, immunisation, and infectious disease prevention.

• Collaborate with infection control teams to support infection prevention and control measures.

• Advise other clinical teams on the diagnosis and management of complex pediatric infections.

• Counsel patients’ families on diagnoses, treatment options, prevention strategies, and follow-up care.

• Monitor treatment outcomes and provide ongoing follow-up for patients with complex or recurrent infections.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and medical records.

• Participate in clinical governance, audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Stay up to date with current pediatric infectious disease guidelines, emerging infections, and advances in treatment.

• Support teaching, training, and mentoring activities where required.

Qualifications

• American Board certification in Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Infectious Diseases, in accordance with applicable UAE licensing requirements.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, with American Board certification preferred.

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

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

• Significant experience managing a broad range of infectious diseases in infants, children, and adolescents.

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary pediatric or hospital environment.

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

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and the management of complex infections.

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

• Proficiency in interpreting microbiological investigations and developing appropriate treatment plans.

• Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship, vaccination, and infection prevention practices.

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

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Strong commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and high-quality pediatric care.

Compensation

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