Consultant Neonatologist (NICU) - KSA

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 588,000 - 881,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary package

Housing and relocation assistance

Annual flight allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous annual leave entitlement

CME and professional development

Job summary

Allocation Assist is seeking a Consultant Neonatologist to join a leading healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia. You will oversee care for critically ill and premature newborns in a state-of-the-art NICU, delivering evidence-based care, respiratory support, and neonatal stabilization.

Collaborating with obstetricians, pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing teams, you will lead multidisciplinary rounds, mentor junior staff, participate in audits and research, and

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Pediatrics is required.
• Fellowship or Subspecialty Certification in Neonatology/Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine preferred.
• Minimum 5 years as Consultant Neonatologist in Level III/IV NICU.
• Proven expertise in neonatal intensive care and advanced resuscitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for premature and critically ill newborns in the NICU.
• Diagnose and manage neonatal conditions including respiratory distress and sepsis.
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures and ventilator management.
• Lead neonatal emergency response and stabilization.
• Mentor junior physicians and nursing staff; participate in rounds, audits, and research.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Board Certification in Pediatrics

Fellowship in Neonatology

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Neonatologist to join a leading healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide expert care to critically ill and premature newborns in a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), ensuring the highest standards of neonatal care and patient safety.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering advanced neonatal services, utilizing the latest technologies and evidence-based clinical practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborns in the NICU.
• Diagnose and manage neonatal conditions including respiratory distress, neonsaratal sepsis, congenital anomalies, metabolic disorders, and complications of prematurity.
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures such as neonatal resuscitation, endotracheal intubation, umbilical line placement, central venous access, and ventilator management.
• Lead neonatal emergency response and stabilization efforts in delivery rooms and neonatal units.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for neonatal patients.
• Collaborate closely with obstetricians, pediatric subspecialists, pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing teams.
• Participate in antenatal counseling for high-risk pregnancies and expected neonatal complications.
• Ensure compliance with NICU protocols, infection prevention measures, and patient safety standards.
• Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, fellows, and NICU nursing staff.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and research activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuing medical education and departmental development programs.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Pediatrics.
• Fellowship or Subspecialty Certification in Neonatology / Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing as a Consultant Neonatologist in a Level III or Level IV NICU.
• Extensive experience in neonatal intensive care, advanced neonatal resuscitation, and ventilator management.
• Strong clinical decision-making and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Eligibility for licensure with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Western Board Certification (UK CCT, American Board, Canadian Fellowship, Australian Fellowship, or equivalent).
• Experience in tertiary-care hospitals and high-volume NICUs.
• Research, teaching, and academic involvement in neonatology.
• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary package.
• Housing and relocation assistance.
• Annual flight allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• CME and professional development support.
• Career advancement opportunities within a leading healthcare organization.
• Access to advanced neonatal technologies and multidisciplinary specialist support.