We are seeking a highly experienced Consultant Pediatrician to join a leading healthcare institution in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of pediatric conditions, with a strong commitment to providing high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive pediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents, managing acute and chronic medical conditions while supporting healthy growth, development, and overall wellbeing within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of pediatric medical conditions
Provide comprehensive pediatric consultations and individualized treatment plans
Manage acute and chronic illnesses in infants, children, and adolescents
Monitor children's physical, developmental, and emotional health
Assess and manage common pediatric conditions including respiratory, gastrointestinal, infectious, allergic, and developmental disorders
Provide preventive pediatric care, including routine health assessments and screening
Monitor growth, nutrition, and developmental milestones
Provide appropriate immunization guidance and preventive health counselling
Assess and manage pediatric patients presenting with acute and complex medical conditions
Recognize conditions requiring specialist referral and coordinate appropriate multidisciplinary care
Provide comprehensive counselling and education to parents and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment, nutrition, development, and preventive care
Develop individualized management plans based on clinical assessment and diagnostic findings
Coordinate care with pediatric subspecialists and other healthcare professionals where required
Provide appropriate follow-up and monitor treatment response and clinical progress
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives
Support teaching, training, and mentoring activities where required
Qualifications
Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in Pediatrics
Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including eligible ABMS certification, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification
Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Pediatrics
Strong clinical experience in General Pediatrics
Extensive experience managing pediatric patients across different age groups
Experience in the assessment and management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions
Experience in preventive pediatric care, growth and developmental assessment, and routine pediatric health management
Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP
Required Skills
Extensive expertise in General Pediatrics
Strong pediatric diagnostic and clinical assessment skills
Experience managing acute and chronic pediatric conditions
Knowledge of pediatric growth, development, nutrition, and preventive care
Strong ability to assess infants, children, and adolescents
Experience in pediatric health screening and preventive medicine
Strong patient and family counselling skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary pediatric teams
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
Commitment to patient safety and high-quality pediatric care
Compensation
An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, and professional experience.