Consultant Neonatologist

Jobtailor; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is seeking a Neonatology specialist to lead NICU care for high-risk newborns. You will deliver evidence-based management, collaborate with obstetricians, pediatric subspecialists, nurses, and therapists, and drive quality improvement in safety and governance.

The role includes supervising residents and CME participation, with 24/7 neonatal coverage and strict EMR documentation to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited residency program in Pediatrics.
• Fellowship or subspecialty training in Neonatology.
• Board Certification in Neonatology.
• NRP, BLS, and PALS certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evidence-based neonatal care for neonates in NICU.
• Lead the clinical management of NICU patients and SCBU care.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitations.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, subspecialists, nurses and therapists.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in CME, research and quality initiatives.
• Ensure accurate documentation in EMR and participate in audits.
• Provide 24/7 neonatal emergency coverage as scheduled.

Skills

Evidence-based care

Leadership

Communication with families

EMR documentation

Education

Residency in Pediatrics (accredited)

Fellowship in Neonatology

Board Certification in Neonatology

NRP/BLS/PALS preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based medical care to newborn infants, including premature, critically ill, and high-risk neonates requiring intensive care.
• Lead the clinical management of patients admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support high-risk deliveries.
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, education, and clinical governance.
• Manage premature infants, low birth weight babies, critically ill newborns, and neonates with congenital anomalies or complex medical conditions.
• Attend high-risk deliveries, neonatal resuscitations, and emergency consultations as required.
• Lead the management of patients admitted to NICU, Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), and newborn nursery.
• Perform neonatal procedures including endotracheal intubation, umbilical arterial and venous catheterization, lumbar puncture, chest tube insertion, exchange transfusion, and other procedures within credentialed privileges.
• Provide respiratory support, including conventional and high-frequency ventilation, CPAP, and non-invasive ventilation.
• Interpret laboratory investigations, imaging studies, and bedside monitoring to formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, pediatric subspecialists, anesthesiologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, dietitians, and allied health professionals.
• Counsel parents regarding neonatal conditions, treatment options, prognosis, and discharge planning.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings, and infection prevention programs.
• Supervise, mentor, and support specialists, residents, junior doctors, interns, and nursing staff where applicable.
• Participate in continuing medical education (CME), research, and professional development activities.
• Participate in the on-call roster and provide 24/7 neonatal emergency coverage as scheduled.
• Ensure compliance with national regulations, accreditation standards, ethical practice, and patient safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited residency program in Pediatrics.
• Completion of Fellowship or equivalent subspecialty training in Neonatology.
• Board Certification or equivalent recognized qualification in Neonatology.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certifications are preferred.