We are seeking a highly experienced Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist to join a leading healthcare institution in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of respiratory conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive pediatric pulmonology services, managing a broad range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions within a multidisciplinary pediatric healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of pediatric respiratory conditions
Diagnose and manage asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases
Manage recurrent wheezing, chronic cough, and respiratory infections
Assess and manage pediatric sleep-related breathing disorders and obstructive sleep apnea
Diagnose and manage cystic fibrosis and other chronic pulmonary conditions
Evaluate and manage congenital and acquired respiratory disorders
Assess children with respiratory distress and other acute pulmonary conditions
Manage children requiring long-term oxygen therapy and other respiratory support where appropriate
Perform and interpret pulmonary function tests and other relevant respiratory investigations
Perform or supervise appropriate pediatric respiratory procedures, including bronchoscopy where required
Monitor patients’ clinical progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
Provide education and counselling to children and their families regarding respiratory conditions, treatment, and prevention
Coordinate care with pediatricians, intensivists, allergists, ENT specialists, thoracic surgeons, and other multidisciplinary specialists
Provide appropriate inpatient and outpatient pediatric pulmonology care
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives
Support teaching, training, and mentoring activities where required
Qualifications
Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in Pediatric Pulmonology
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 Pulmonology
Significant experience managing a broad range of pediatric respiratory and pulmonary conditions
Strong clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric pulmonology
Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP
Required Skills
Strong expertise in Pediatric Pulmonology
Pediatric asthma and chronic respiratory disease management
Cystic fibrosis management
Pediatric respiratory infections
Sleep-related breathing disorders and pediatric sleep apnea
Pediatric respiratory distress and acute pulmonary conditions
Pulmonary function testing and respiratory investigations
Pediatric bronchoscopy and respiratory procedures
Long-term respiratory support and oxygen therapy
Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and family counselling skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary pediatric healthcare team
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
Commitment to patient safety and high-quality pediatric respiratory care
Compensation
An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, and professional experience.