Consultant Neonatologist (American / Australian board)

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive medical insurance

Annual paid leave

Annual return airfare

End-of-service benefits

CME support

Visa and licensing assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Tanqeeb, a leading healthcare employer in the UAE, seeks a Consultant Neonatologist to join its advanced Neonatal and Paediatric team in Abu Dhabi.

The successful candidate will deliver consultant-level care to critically ill and premature newborns, lead NICU management, and collaborate with obstetrics, pediatrics and surgery to sustain high standards of care and participate in teaching, audits and service development.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with recognised postgraduate qualification in Neonatology/Pediatrics.
• American Board or Australian Board certification in the relevant specialty.
• Consultant-level clinical experience in Neonatology.
• Strong experience in a tertiary/quaternary NICU environment.
• Eligible for DHA/DoH/MOHAP Consultant licensing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates with experience in advanced NICU services are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level care to premature, critically ill and high-risk newborns.
• Manage neonatal emergencies and complex medical conditions.
• Lead the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of neonates in the NICU.
• Collaborate with Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Paediatric Surgery, Cardiology and other specialties.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical rounds.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior doctors and medical staff.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.

Skills

Neonatal care

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Neonatology/Pediatrics

Board certification (American or Australian)

Job description

Job description

A leading hospital in the UAE is seeking an experienced Consultant Neonatologist to join its advanced Neonatal and Paediatric team.

Position Summary The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care to critically ill and premature newborns, working within a multidisciplinary team in a modern tertiary/quaternary healthcare setting.

The role involves managing complex neonatal cases and contributing to high standards of clinical care, safety and service development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level care to premature, critically ill and high-risk newborns .
• Manage neonatal emergencies and complex medical conditions.
• Lead the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of neonates in the NICU.
• Manage respiratory distress, sepsis, neonatal infections and other critical conditions.
• Perform and supervise neonatal procedures within scope of practice.
• Provide care for extremely premature and low-birth-weight infants.
• Participate in delivery-room resuscitation and high-risk deliveries.
• Collaborate with Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Paediatric Surgery, Cardiology and other specialties.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical rounds.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior doctors and medical staff.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
• Support teaching, training and development of neonatal services.

Benefits

• Highly competitive tax-free salary.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave.
• Annual return airfare.
• End-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Visa and licensing assistance (where applicable).

Career Opportunity

Opportunity to work with one of the UAE's leading healthcare providers in a modern, fast-paced acute care environment with access to advanced medical technologies and a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with recognised postgraduate qualification in Neonatology/Pediatrics .
• American Board or Australian Board certification in the relevant specialty.
• Consultant-level clinical experience in Neonatology.
• Strong experience in a tertiary/quaternary NICU environment.
• Experience managing complex neonatal and critical care cases.
• Eligible for DHA/DoH/MOHAP Consultant licensing .
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates with experience in advanced NICU services are preferred.