Consultant Pediatric Emergency - Acute Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician in Dubai to lead acute pediatric care, supervise teams, and advance emergency protocols in a busy hospital.

The ideal candidate holds a pediatric emergency board certification and 8–10 years of post-specialization experience, with fluency in English and strong family-centered communication.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Board-certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
• Minimum 8–10 years post-specialization, consultant-level practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert emergency assessment and treatment for pediatric patients with acute medical, surgical, and trauma conditions.
• Lead pediatric resuscitation with advanced airway management and life-saving interventions.
• Coordinate care with subspecialists, surgeons, intensivists, nurses, and teams.
• Mentor junior doctors and staff through bedside teaching and reviews.
• Communicate diagnoses and plans clearly to families and care teams.
• Contribute to clinical governance, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Pediatric emergency medicine

Pediatric resuscitation

Pediatric trauma care

Acute pediatric assessment

Advanced airway management

Vascular access

Procedural sedation

Lumbar puncture

Fracture reduction

Wound repair

Respiratory distress management

Seizure management

Emergency stabilization

Pediatric patient flow

Clinical pathways

Quality improvement

Morbidity and mortality review

Clinical governance

Junior doctor mentoring

Family communication

Education

MD/MBBS or equivalent

Board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

American Board / Royal College / Arab Board or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Pediatric Emergency - Acute Care Job Snapshot Role: Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Experience: 8-10 years of post-specialization experience including consultant-level practice Job Type: Full-time

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Salary: 70000-90000 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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert emergency assessment and treatment for infants, children, and adolescents presenting with acute medical, surgical, and trauma conditions.
• Manage pediatric emergencies involving respiratory distress, seizures, dehydration, infections, allergic reactions, pain, injury, and clinical deterioration.
• Lead pediatric resuscitation, including advanced airway management, vascular access, stabilization, and life-saving interventions.
• Perform emergency procedures such as lumbar puncture, fracture reduction, splinting, wound repair, procedural sedation, and other urgent pediatric interventions.
• Coordinate patient care with pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, intensivists, emergency physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare teams.
• Support safe and efficient patient flow within the Pediatric Emergency Department while maintaining high clinical standards.
• Contribute to pediatric emergency service development through updated guidelines, clinical pathways, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical audits, governance meetings, and patient safety programs.
• Mentor junior doctors, residents, fellows, and nursing staff through bedside teaching, supervision, and emergency case review.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, risks, and follow-up instructions clearly and compassionately to families.
• Promote a child-friendly and culturally sensitive emergency care environment.
• Support families during high-stress situations, urgent decision-making, and critical pediatric events.
• Participate in academic teaching, CME activities, clinical research, case presentations, conferences, and community health initiatives.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree such as MD, MBBS, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics with Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship, or Emergency Medicine with pediatric specialization.
• Recognized qualification such as American Board, Royal College, Arab Board, or an equivalent certification.
• Minimum 8-10 years of post-specialization experience, including consultant-level pediatric emergency practice.
• Strong clinical expertise in pediatric resuscitation, trauma care, acute illness management, emergency stabilization, and procedural pediatric care.
• Confident decision-making skills in high-acuity and time-sensitive clinical situations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, and family engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary medical teams in a busy emergency department.
• Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language ability is an advantage.
• Strong commitment to clinical governance, ethical practice, patient safety, teaching, and continuous improvement.

Skills Set

• Pediatric emergency medicine
• Pediatric resuscitation
• Pediatric trauma care
• Acute pediatric assessment
• Advanced airway management
• Vascular access
• Procedural sedation
• Lumbar puncture
• Fracture reduction and splinting
• Wound repair
• Respiratory distress management
• Seizure management
• Dehydration treatment
• Infection and allergic reaction care
• Emergency stabilization
• Pediatric patient flow
• Clinical pathways
• Quality improvement
• Morbidity and mortality review
• Clinical governance
• Junior doctor mentoring
• Family communication

Why Join Us

This role offers a strong platform for a Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to work in Dubai's growing specialist healthcare sector, where demand for high-quality pediatric emergency care continues to increase. The position provides exposure to complex acute cases, advanced emergency medicine practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful leadership involvement within pediatric emergency services. The selected consultant will have the opportunity to influence service standards, support clinical education, contribute to research and governance activity, and improve emergency outcomes for children and families in a modern healthcare environment.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare recruitment across the UAE and wider region by connecting experienced physicians, consultants, and specialist medical professionals with hospitals, clinics, and healthcare institutions. The company helps healthcare employers secure qualified medical talent while matching doctors with roles aligned to their clinical expertise, licensing profile, and long-term career goals.