Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine – Abu Dhabi

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Family benefits

Health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME and professional development

Job summary

Allocation Assist seeks a Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist for a leading Abu Dhabi healthcare facility. You will deliver expert emergency care for infants to adolescents with acute illnesses, trauma, and life-threatening conditions, upholding patient-centered, evidence-based standards.

The role requires board-certified pediatric emergency expertise, a DOH license, and 5–7 years post-board experience in a tertiary setting.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Board Certification / Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or Emergency Medicine with Pediatric Emergency specialization.
• Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in pediatric emergency medicine within a tertiary care hospital.
• Certification in PALS, ACLS, and ATLS preferred.
• Strong expertise in pediatric resuscitation and critical emergency care.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage pediatric emergency cases including medical, surgical, and trauma emergencies.
• Provide immediate stabilization and advanced resuscitation for critically ill or injured pediatric patients.
• Manage airway, intubation, lumbar puncture, sedation, and trauma care.
• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists, intensivists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervise and support junior medical staff in the emergency department.
• Ensure accurate medical documentation in line with DOH regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in emergency preparedness, disaster management, and quality improvement.
• Contribute to teaching, audits, research, and CME programs.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Decision-making

Education

MBBS or DOH Abu Dhabi-recognized

Board Certification / Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or Emergency Medicine with Pediatric Emergency

DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter

Tools

PALS

ACLS

ATLS

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide expert emergency medical care to infants, children, and adolescents presenting with acute illnesses, trauma, and life-threatening conditions while ensuring high standards of patient-centered and evidence-based care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage pediatric emergency cases including medical, surgical, and trauma-related emergencies.
• Provide immediate stabilization and advanced resuscitation for critically ill or injured pediatric patients.
• Manage emergency procedures such as airway management, intubation, lumbar puncture, sedation, and trauma care.
• Collaborate closely with pediatric subspecialists, intensivists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
• Supervise and support junior medical staff within the emergency department.
• Ensure accurate and timely medical documentation in compliance with DOH regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in emergency preparedness, disaster management, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to teaching, clinical audits, research, and continuing medical education programs.
• Maintain high standards of infection control and patient safety.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Board Certification / Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or Emergency Medicine with Pediatric Emergency specialization.
• Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in pediatric emergency medicine within a tertiary care hospital.
• Certification in PALS, ACLS, and ATLS preferred.
• Strong expertise in pediatric resuscitation and critical emergency care.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in pediatric trauma centers or academic hospitals.
• Exposure to pediatric critical care and disaster medicine.
• Research and teaching experience is an advantage.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced multicultural environment.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Family benefits
• Health insurance
• Annual airfare allowance
• Paid annual leave
• CME and professional development support