Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Housing allowance

Relocation support

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional training

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care for a premier hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on expert care of critically ill children in a modern PICU, with leadership responsibilities in education and quality initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or equivalent, board-certified in PICU with Western training and 3–5+ years of post-board experience. DHA licensure eligibility is required and the position is on-site in Dubai.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Board certification in Pediatric Intensive Care or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Mandatory Western medical training (US/UK/Canada or equivalent).
• 3–5+ years post-board experience in a consultant PICU role.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist intensive care to critically ill pediatric patients.
• Assess and manage high-acuity cases requiring advanced PICU interventions.
• Perform procedures including ventilation, ECMO, and invasive monitoring.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.
• Participate in clinical education, quality improvement and research.
• Support family-centered care and clear communication with families.

Skills

PICU

Life support

ECMO

Ventilation

Leadership

Education

MD or equivalent

PEDIATRIC intensive care board certification

Tools

ECMO equipment

Job description

Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine Job Snapshot - Role: Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Hospital and Health Care - Function: Physician - Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of post-board experience - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a highly qualified Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care for an opportunity at a leading hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will provide specialist medical care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents within a state-of-the-art Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This consultant-level position involves managing complex pediatric medical and surgical conditions, delivering advanced life-saving interventions, and coordinating multidisciplinary treatment. The role also carries responsibilities for clinical leadership, medical education, quality improvement, and the continued development of pediatric critical care services.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Dubai - Industry: Hospital and Health Care - Function: Physician - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist intensive care to critically ill pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage high-acuity patients requiring advanced pediatric critical care interventions.
• Perform and oversee specialized procedures, including mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient 's clinical condition, medical needs, and response to treatment.
• Continuously evaluate patient progress and adjust critical care management strategies as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, surgeons, nursing teams, and allied healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to junior medical staff and contribute to structured clinical education activities.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to strengthen patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and standards of care within the PICU.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of internationally recognized pediatric intensive care practices.
• Participate in clinical research activities and remain informed about developments in pediatric critical care medicine.
• Promote effective communication with patients ' families, ensuring a compassionate and family-centered approach to treatment decisions.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized medical institution.
• Board certification in Pediatric Intensive Care or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Mandatory Western medical training from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, or an equivalent recognized training system.
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-board experience working in a consultant-level Pediatric Intensive Care Unit role.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing critically ill pediatric patients and performing advanced critical care procedures.
• Eligibility for Consultant licensure through the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

Clinical Expertise and Leadership Skills

• Strong knowledge of pediatric intensive care medicine and advanced life-support interventions.
• Practical expertise in mechanical ventilation, ECMO, and invasive monitoring techniques.
• Ability to make timely, evidence-based clinical decisions in high-pressure critical care environments.
• Effective leadership skills with experience guiding multidisciplinary medical teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when working with healthcare colleagues and patients ' families.
• Commitment to family-centered care, clinical excellence, and continuous professional development.
• Ability to contribute to medical education, clinical research, and patient safety initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: Not disclosed.

Job Type: Full Time.

Work Arrangement: On-site.

• Tax-free salary.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive family medical insurance.
• Housing allowance.
• Transportation allowance.
• Relocation support for international candidates.
• Access to advanced PICU technologies and professional training programs.

About the Opportunity

This position offers an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Consultant the opportunity to take a clinical leadership role within a Dubai hospital 's advanced pediatric critical care service. The successful candidate will contribute directly to the treatment of critically ill children while supporting multidisciplinary collaboration, professional education, clinical research, and continuous improvement in pediatric intensive care. The role is particularly suited to a board-certified specialist with substantial consultant-level PICU experience, recognized Western medical training, and eligibility for DHA Consultant licensure.