Consultant Neonatologist - Neonatal Intensive Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; Presencial; AED 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing & relocation support

Flight allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Allocation Assist Middle East is recruiting a Consultant Neonatologist for Dubai to lead care of premature and critically ill newborns in a modern NICU. The role requires senior expertise in Level III/IV NICU care, complex ventilatory support, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years at consultant level, with board certification in pediatrics and a Neonatology subspecialty. The position offers tax-free remuneration, housing assistance, and comprehensive health

Formación

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Pediatrics.
• Fellowship or recognized subspecialty certification in Neonatology or Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Minimum 5 years of experience practicing at Consultant Neonatologist level.
• Extensive clinical experience within a Level III or Level IV NICU.
• Strong expertise in neonatal intensive care, advanced resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, and invasive procedures.
• Proven ability to manage premature infants and newborns with respiratory, infectious, congenital, metabolic, and multisystem conditions.
• Academic teaching, clinical research, publication, or fellowship supervision experience will strengthen the profile.

Responsabilidades

• Provide consultant-level care for premature and critically ill newborns in the NICU.
• Diagnose and manage neonatal respiratory distress, sepsis, congenital anomalies, and metabolic disorders.
• Perform advanced neonatal resuscitation during delivery-room emergencies.
• Administer endotracheal intubation and manage airway support.
• Direct invasive and non-invasive ventilator support based on gestational age and condition.
• Lead NICU rounds and coordinate complex cases with obstetricians and surgeons.
• Counsel families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and follow-up.
• Supervise junior physicians and NICU staff.
• Contribute to development of neonatal protocols and education.

Conocimientos

Neonatology

Neonatal intensive care

Level III NICU

Level IV NICU

Neonatal resuscitation

Endotracheal intubation

Multidisciplinary care

Family counseling

Clinical documentation

Neonatal sepsis

Educación

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Board Certification in Pediatrics

Fellowship in Neonatology or Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Descripción del empleo

Consultant Neonatologist - Neonatal Intensive Care Job Snapshot:

Role: Consultant Neonatologist - Neonatal Intensive Care

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Physician

Experience: Minimum 5 years consultant-level neonatology experience

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

Consultant Neonatologist - Neonatal Intensive Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced physician specializing in premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborns. Allocation Assist Middle East is hiring a consultant with advanced expertise in Level III or Level IV NICU care, neonatal resuscitation, ventilator management, neonatal sepsis, congenital anomalies, metabolic disorders, prematurity complications, and multidisciplinary neonatal medicine.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Physician

Salary: 65000-85000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Consultant Neonatologist will provide senior medical leadership for premature and critically ill newborns requiring intensive monitoring, respiratory support, invasive procedures, emergency stabilization, and complex multidisciplinary treatment. The role combines high-acuity neonatal medicine with antenatal counseling, delivery-room support, advanced NICU procedures, family communication, and long-term clinical planning. Close collaboration with obstetricians, pediatric subspecialists, pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, neonatal nurses, and allied healthcare professionals will support safe treatment and improved neonatal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive consultant-level care for premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Diagnose and manage neonatal respiratory distress, neonatal sepsis, congenital anomalies, metabolic disorders, and complications associated with prematurity.
• Perform advanced neonatal resuscitation during delivery-room emergencies and acute clinical deterioration.
• Carry out endotracheal intubation and manage advanced neonatal airway support.
• Insert and supervise umbilical arterial and venous lines where clinically indicated.
• Perform central venous access procedures and manage invasive neonatal monitoring.
• Direct invasive and non-invasive ventilator support according to gestational age, respiratory condition, blood gas results, and treatment response.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical stability, diagnosis, growth, organ function, and neonatal developmental needs.
• Lead emergency stabilization for high-risk newborns requiring immediate intensive care intervention.
• Provide antenatal counseling for families facing premature delivery, congenital abnormalities, or anticipated neonatal complications.
• Coordinate complex cases with obstetricians, pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatric subspecialists, and nursing teams.
• Conduct multidisciplinary NICU rounds and establish clear priorities for treatment, investigations, nutrition, respiratory support, and recovery.
• Monitor laboratory findings, imaging, blood gases, physiological trends, feeding tolerance, and neurological status.
• Support infection prevention and apply evidence-based NICU protocols designed to reduce neonatal complications.
• Counsel parents regarding diagnosis, treatment, expected clinical progression, prognosis, and follow-up requirements.
• Supervise junior physicians, residents, fellows, and NICU clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation covering assessments, procedures, treatment plans, progress, and family discussions.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement programs, research activities, patient safety initiatives, and continuing medical education.
• Contribute to development of neonatal protocols, clinical education, and improvements in NICU service delivery.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Pediatrics.
• Fellowship or recognized subspecialty certification in Neonatology or Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Minimum 5 years of experience practicing at Consultant Neonatologist level.
• Extensive clinical experience within a Level III or Level IV NICU.
• Strong expertise in neonatal intensive care, advanced resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, and invasive procedures.
• Proven ability to manage premature infants and newborns with respiratory, infectious, congenital, metabolic, and multisystem conditions.
• Western specialist certification such as UK CCT, American Board, Canadian Fellowship, Australian Fellowship, or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience within a tertiary-care hospital or high-volume NICU is highly desirable.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification or equivalent training is advantageous.
• Academic teaching, clinical research, publication, or fellowship supervision experience will strengthen the profile.
• Strong clinical decision-making and leadership ability in high-acuity neonatal situations.
• Excellent communication skills when supporting families through complex neonatal care.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural healthcare teams.
• Eligibility for appropriate consultant-level medical licensing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Skills Set

• Neonatology
• Neonatal intensive care
• Level III NICU
• Level IV NICU
• Premature infant care
• Critically ill newborn care
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Endotracheal intubation
• Umbilical line placement
• Central venous access
• Mechanical ventilation
• Non-invasive ventilation
• Neonatal respiratory distress
• Neonatal sepsis
• Congenital anomalies
• Metabolic disorders
• Prematurity complications
• Blood gas interpretation
• Neonatal emergency stabilization
• Antenatal counseling
• Delivery-room resuscitation
• Neonatal nutrition
• Physiological monitoring
• Multidisciplinary NICU care
• Family counseling
• Clinical documentation
• Infection prevention
• Patient safety
• Clinical audits
• Neonatal research
• Medical education

Why Join Us

This position offers an experienced neonatologist the opportunity to practice within Dubai 's advanced Hospital and Health Care sector while managing high-acuity newborns in a modern intensive care environment. The role provides exposure to advanced neonatal technologies, complex premature infants, multidisciplinary specialist support, clinical research, teaching, and service development. The employment package may include competitive tax-free remuneration, housing and relocation assistance, annual flight allowance, comprehensive health insurance, generous annual leave, continuing medical education support, and professional development opportunities.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East recruits experienced consultant and specialist physicians for healthcare organizations across the region. Its medical recruitment services connect qualified doctors with hospitals seeking advanced expertise in neonatology, pediatrics, intensive care, and other highly specialized clinical disciplines.