Consultant Pediatric Emergency - Dubai

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tertiary-care hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join its Pediatric Emergency Department. The role involves delivering expert emergency care to infants, children, and adolescents while contributing to departmental leadership and quality improvement.

Responsibilities include leading resuscitation, coordinating multidisciplinary care, developing clinical pathways, and mentoring residents and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Board certification in PEM or pediatrics with PEM fellowship or Emergency Medicine with pediatric specialization.
• 8–10 years of post-specialization experience at consultant level.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency assessment and management for pediatric patients.
• Lead pediatric resuscitation efforts including airway management and life-saving interventions.
• Coordinate care with pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, intensivists, and other ED physicians.
• Develop and update clinical pathways, guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior doctors, residents, and nursing staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Pediatric emergency care

Communication skills

Teaching/mentoring

Education

MD/MBBS

Board Certification in PEM or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

A leading tertiary-care hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced

A leading tertiary-care hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join its Pediatric Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will provide expert, timely, and compassionate emergency care to infants, children, and adolescents, while contributing to departmental leadership, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Expertise

• Provide comprehensive emergency assessment and management for pediatric patients presenting with:
• Acute medical, surgical, and trauma conditions
• Respiratory distress, seizures, dehydration, infections, and allergic reactions
• Pediatric emergencies requiring resuscitation and stabilization
• Lead pediatric resuscitation efforts including advanced airway management, vascular access, and life-saving interventions.
• Perform emergency procedures such as:
• Lumbar puncture
• Fracture reduction and splinting
• Wound repair
• Procedural sedation
• Coordinate care with pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, intensivists, and other emergency physicians.
• Ensure safe and efficient patient flow within the Pediatric Emergency Department.

Leadership & Departmental Development

• Contribute to the strategic development of pediatric emergency services.
• Develop and update clinical pathways, guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews, audits, and clinical governance activities.
• Mentor junior doctors, residents, and nursing staff.

Family & Patient Engagement

• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions clearly and compassionately to families.
• Promote a child-friendly, culturally sensitive environment.
• Support families during high-stress situations and critical decision-making.

Academic & Research Contributions

• Participate in teaching activities for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in clinical research, case presentations, and CME programs.
• Represent the department in conferences and community health initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD/MBBS) from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics with PEM fellowship, or Emergency Medicine with pediatric specialization (e.g., American Board, Royal College, Arab Board, or equivalent).
• Minimum 8-10 years of post-specialization experience, including consultant-level practice.
• Strong clinical expertise in pediatric resuscitation, trauma, and acute care.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.