Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care Physician

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Transportation allowance

Relocation support

Comprehensive family medical insurance

Professional training & development

Access to advanced PICU technologies

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is recruiting a highly qualified Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care Physician for a leading hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role requires board-certified Pediatric Intensive Care with Western training and DHA eligibility, to lead a modern PICU and deliver advanced care.

On-site position with emphasis on family-centered care, clinical leadership, and mentoring junior staff; minimum 3-5 years post-board experience; salary not disclosed.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification in Pediatric Intensive Care or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Western medical training from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada or equivalent; mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist medical care to critically ill pediatric patients in PICU.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to clinical decision-making.
• Mentor junior medical staff and support professional development.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Family-centered care

Advanced pediatric critical care

ECMO expertise

Invasive monitoring

Education

MD or equivalent

Board Certification in Pediatric Intensive Care

Western medical training

Job description

Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care Physician Job Snapshot - Role: Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care Physician - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Hospital and Health Care - Function: Physician - Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of post-board experience in a consultant-level Pediatric Intensive Care role - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Allocation Assist Middle East is recruiting a highly qualified Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care Physician for a leading hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will provide specialist medical care to critically ill infants and children within a modern Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The position involves managing complex medical and surgical conditions, delivering advanced life-saving interventions and coordinating multidisciplinary treatment to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The Consultant will also provide clinical leadership within the PICU, contribute to the development of individualized treatment plans and support the professional development of junior medical staff. This opportunity requires a board-certified Pediatric Intensive Care specialist with mandatory Western training, substantial consultant-level experience and eligibility for Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Consultant licensure. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced pediatric critical care expertise, sound clinical judgment, effective leadership and a strong commitment to patient safety and family-centered care.

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 Pediatric Intensive Care and Clinical Management

• Provide specialist medical care to critically ill pediatric patients admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Assess, diagnose and manage complex medical and surgical conditions requiring intensive care.
• Deliver advanced critical care interventions for high-acuity pediatric patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient 's clinical condition and medical requirements.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment strategies according to clinical findings and response to care.
• Apply evidence-based pediatric critical care practices to support patient stabilization and recovery.
• Maintain high standards of clinical decision-making and patient safety throughout intensive care treatment.
• Ensure care is delivered with appropriate consideration for patients and their families.

Advanced Pediatric Critical Care Procedures

• Manage mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support for critically ill pediatric patients.
• Perform or oversee advanced critical care interventions, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), within the appropriate clinical scope and institutional protocols.
• Utilize invasive monitoring techniques to assess and manage critically ill patients.
• Apply specialist knowledge of pediatric intensive care technologies and life-support systems.
• Evaluate patient responses to advanced interventions and make appropriate treatment adjustments.
• Maintain professional standards and patient safety during complex critical care procedures.

Multidisciplinary Clinical Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with pediatricians, surgeons, nursing teams and allied health professionals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care for pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Contribute specialist clinical expertise to patient management discussions and treatment planning.
• Maintain effective communication with healthcare professionals involved in intensive care treatment.
• Support coordinated clinical decision-making to ensure continuity and consistency of patient care.
• Promote a collaborative working environment focused on clinical excellence and patient outcomes.

Clinical Leadership and Staff Development

• Provide clinical leadership within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Mentor junior medical professionals and support their clinical development.
• Contribute to clinical education and professional training programmes.
• Share specialist knowledge of pediatric critical care procedures, treatment approaches and clinical developments.
• Encourage high standards of professional practice and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Support the development of clinical capabilities within the PICU team.

Quality Improvement and Clinical Standards

• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Promote adherence to international standards of pediatric critical care.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based clinical practices and patient safety measures.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in clinical care delivery and patient outcomes.
• Maintain a commitment to professional accountability and high standards of medical practice.
• Support a clinical environment focused on safety, quality and effective patient management.

Clinical Research and Professional Development

• Participate in clinical research activities relevant to Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in pediatric critical care treatment and technology.
• Contribute to the advancement of clinical practice through professional learning and research participation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain specialist clinical knowledge and competencies.
• Apply relevant developments in pediatric intensive care to support evidence-based patient treatment.

Qualifications and Education Essential qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification in Pediatric Intensive Care or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Western medical training from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada or an equivalent recognized training background. Western training is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of post-board experience in a consultant-level Pediatric Intensive Care role.
• Proven expertise in advanced pediatric critical care techniques and life‑saving interventions.
• Experience managing critically ill pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Demonstrated competence in advanced respiratory support, ECMO and invasive monitoring.
• Experience contributing to multidisciplinary patient management and clinical decision-making.
• Strong clinical leadership capabilities within a pediatric intensive care environment.

Medical Licensing Requirements

• Eligibility for Consultant licensure with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

Clinical Knowledge and Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Expertise in managing high-acuity pediatric patients.
• Strong understanding of complex medical and surgical conditions requiring intensive care.
• Proficiency in advanced pediatric critical care techniques.
• Knowledge of mechanical ventilation and respiratory support.
• Expertise in ECMO and invasive patient monitoring.
• Ability to develop and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
• Strong diagnostic assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based treatment and international standards of care.
• Ability to contribute effectively to clinical quality improvement and research.

Professional and Leadership Skills

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to guide clinical teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to family-centered pediatric care.
• Ability to make informed clinical decisions in complex intensive care situations.
• Teaching and mentoring capabilities to support junior medical staff.
• Dedication to patient safety, clinical excellence and continuous professional development.

Compensation and Benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive family medical insurance.
• Housing allowance.
• Transportation allowance.
• Relocation support for international candidates.
• Access to advanced Pediatric Intensive Care technologies.
• Professional training and development programmes.
• The specific salary amount has not been disclosed.

Clinical Environment and Career Opportunity

The successful candidate will join a leading hospital in Dubai with a modern Pediatric Intensive Care Unit equipped to support advanced pediatric critical care. The role provides an opportunity to manage complex clinical cases, work alongside multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and contribute to the continued development of specialist pediatric intensive care services. Through clinical leadership, advanced medical interventions, research and professional education, the Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care Physician will contribute to high-quality care for critically ill children and their families.