Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and management of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

• Manage life-threatening conditions, including respiratory failure, septic shock, cardiac emergencies, and multiple organ dysfunction.

• Provide advanced life support and participate in pediatric resuscitation when required.

• Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation, non-invasive respiratory support, and other forms of organ support.

• Monitor critically ill patients using appropriate clinical and hemodynamic monitoring techniques.

• Diagnose and manage severe infections, including sepsis and other critical infectious conditions.

• Manage complex medical and postoperative cases in collaboration with relevant pediatric and surgical specialties.

• Interpret laboratory investigations, blood gas results, imaging studies, and other diagnostic findings relevant to critical care.

• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on patients’ clinical conditions and responses to treatment.

• Perform or supervise critical care procedures within the scope of training and clinical privileges, including airway management, vascular access, and other indicated interventions.

• Coordinate care with pediatric emergency medicine, neonatology, pediatric cardiology, pediatric surgery, anesthesiology, and other relevant specialties.

• Communicate effectively with parents and families regarding patients’ conditions, treatment plans, and prognosis.

• Support end-of-life care discussions and ethical decision-making when appropriate.

• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and maintain comprehensive medical records.

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Support the implementation of PICU protocols, infection prevention measures, and patient safety standards.

• Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to junior physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Stay up to date with advances in pediatric critical care, intensive care technologies, and evidence-based treatment.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine or Pediatric Critical Care, as applicable to the role and licensing requirements.

• 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 Intensive Care Medicine.

• Extensive experience managing critically ill pediatric patients and complex medical or surgical emergencies.

• Proven expertise in pediatric resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic support, and critical care management.

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

• Experience working in a tertiary hospital or specialised pediatric intensive care unit.

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

Required Skills

• Strong clinical expertise in Pediatric Intensive Care and Critical Care Medicine.

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

• Proficiency in managing respiratory failure, shock, and multiorgan dysfunction.

• Knowledge of advanced monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and organ support therapies.

• Ability to respond effectively to rapidly deteriorating patients and critical emergencies.

• Strong 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.