Consultant Anesthesiologist - Pediatric

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,793 - 403,966; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a full-time Consultant Anesthesiologist – Pediatric in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role requires a minimum of 3-5 years of post-consultant experience in pediatric anesthesia.

The position focuses on providing advanced anesthesia care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a high-acuity surgical environment, contributing significantly to patient safety and clinical training.

The estimated salary range is between 80,000–110,000 USD annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of post‑consultant experience in pediatric anesthesia.
• Strong ability to manage complex surgical cases and pediatric emergencies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, clinical documentation, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe anesthesia care for pediatric patients across various procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive pre‑operative assessments and risk evaluations.
• Deliver intra‑operative anesthesia management and support post‑operative recovery.

Skills

Pediatric anesthesia

Neonatal anesthesia

Infant anesthesia

Pediatric airway management

Pre‑operative assessment

Pediatric risk stratification

Intra‑operative anesthesia care

Ventilation management

Hemodynamic monitoring

High-risk pediatric surgery

Neonatal surgery anesthesia

Post‑operative pain management

Pediatric sedation protocols

PICU support

NICU support

Pediatric resuscitation

Crisis management

Emergency stabilization

Simulation‑based training

Clinical supervision

Teaching and mentoring

Quality improvement

Patient safety leadership

Clinical documentation

UAE regulatory compliance

Education

Medical degree (MBBS, MD)

Completed residency in Anesthesiology

Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia

Board certification (American Board, Royal College)

Eligibility for DOH or HAAD consultant license

Job description

Consultant Anesthesiologist – Pediatric (Full‑time) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, requires a minimum of 3‑5 years of post‑consultant experience in pediatric anesthesia. The role focuses on providing advanced anesthesia care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a high‑acuity surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe anesthesia care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across elective, emergency, and high‑risk surgical procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive pre‑operative assessments, clinical reviews, airway evaluations, and risk stratification for pediatric patients.
• Deliver intra‑operative anesthesia management, including airway control, ventilation support, fluid management, hemodynamic monitoring, and temperature regulation.
• Manage anesthesia for complex pediatric and neonatal surgeries requiring advanced clinical judgment and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Oversee post‑operative recovery plans, acute pain management, sedation protocols, and safe transfer of care after surgery.
• Support PICU and NICU teams with pediatric airway management, procedural sedation, emergency stabilization, and critical care pathways.
• Participate in pediatric emergency response, including resuscitation, crisis management, and stabilization of critically ill children.
• Ensure clinical practice follows pediatric anesthesia safety standards, international guidelines, hospital policies, and UAE regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, quality improvement projects, and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for assessments, anesthesia plans, intra‑operative records, recovery notes, consent records, and follow‑up care.
• Teach and supervise residents, fellows, nurses, and allied health staff involved in pediatric anesthesia and peri‑operative services.
• Participate in simulation‑based training for pediatric emergencies, difficult airway scenarios, resuscitation events, and crisis response.
• Support research, academic activity, clinical pathway development, departmental protocols, and continuous professional development.
• Help strengthen pediatric anesthesia services through leadership, teamwork, structured governance, and consistent evidence‑based decision‑making.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Completed residency training in Anesthesiology.
• Recognized fellowship or subspecialty training in Pediatric Anesthesia.
• Board certification such as American Board, Royal College, Arab Board, or equivalent recognized credential.
• Eligibility for DOH or HAAD Consultant License.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of post‑consultant experience in pediatric anesthesia preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in neonatal anesthesia, infant anesthesia, pediatric airway management, procedural sedation, and peri‑operative care.
• Experience in a tertiary‑care hospital or high‑volume pediatric surgical center is an advantage.
• Strong ability to manage complex surgical cases, pediatric emergencies, and high‑risk anesthesia situations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, clinical documentation, teaching, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, evidence‑based practice, compassionate family communication, and high standards of pediatric care.

Skills Set

• Pediatric anesthesia
• Neonatal anesthesia
• Infant anesthesia
• Pediatric airway management
• Pre‑operative assessment
• Pediatric risk stratification
• Intra‑operative anesthesia care
• Ventilation management
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• High‑risk pediatric surgery
• Neonatal surgery anesthesia
• Post‑operative pain management
• Pediatric sedation protocols
• PICU support
• NICU support
• Pediatric resuscitation
• Crisis management
• Emergency stabilization
• Simulation‑based training
• Clinical supervision
• Teaching and mentoring
• Quality improvement
• Patient safety leadership
• Clinical documentation
• UAE regulatory compliance

Why Join Us

This role offers a valuable opportunity to engage in complex neonatal and pediatric cases, collaborate closely with critical care and surgical teams, and contribute to safety programs, teaching, simulation training, and clinical pathway development. It is well suited for a consultant seeking meaningful clinical impact, professional growth, and long‑term stability in Dubai’s advanced healthcare sector.

Salary

Estimated salary range: 80,000–110,000 USD annually (confirm final offer with the employer).