Consultant Pediatric Intensivist - PICU

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Performance-based incentives

Family medical insurance

Housing and transportation allowance

Relocation support

Specialist training access

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Pediatric Intensivist in Dubai, UAE, for a senior role in Hospital and Health Care. This position requires advanced expertise in pediatric critical care, including managing complex medical conditions and leading multidisciplinary teams in a high-acuity environment.

Applicants should possess a medical degree, board certification in Pediatric Intensive Care, and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The role offers a range of benefits including a tax-free salary and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of post-board experience in a consultant PICU role.
• Eligible for DHA Consultant licensure in Dubai.
• Proven expertise in advanced pediatric critical care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-level care to critically ill pediatric patients in PICU.
• Manage complex medical cases requiring advanced monitoring and rapid decision-making.
• Supervise advanced PICU procedures, including mechanical ventilation and ECMO.

Skills

Pediatric intensive care medicine

Pediatric critical care

PICU clinical leadership

Mechanical ventilation

ECMO support

Invasive monitoring

Emergency pediatric stabilization

Complex medical and surgical pediatric care

Multidisciplinary treatment planning

Family-centered communication

Junior staff mentoring

Clinical education

Quality improvement

PICU research participation

DHA Consultant licensure readiness

Education

Medical degree (MD, MBBS, or equivalent)

Board certification in Pediatric Intensive Care

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Consultant Pediatric Intensivist
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Hospital and Health Care
• Function: Physician
• Experience: 3-5 years post-board experience in a consultant PICU role
• Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Consultant Pediatric Intensivist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for a Western-trained physician with advanced expertise in pediatric critical care medicine. This role is designed for a consultant-level PICU specialist who can manage critically ill children, lead advanced life‑saving interventions, and support family‑centered care in a high‑acuity hospital environment.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Salary: 80,000‑90,000
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any

Role Context

The Consultant Pediatric Intensivist will lead specialist care for children with complex medical, surgical, respiratory, cardiac, neurological, and post‑operative critical conditions. The role requires confident clinical leadership, advanced procedural ability, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely, and evidence‑based PICU care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-level care to critically ill pediatric patients admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Manage complex medical and surgical cases requiring advanced monitoring, organ support, and rapid clinical decision‑making.
• Perform and supervise advanced PICU procedures, including mechanical ventilation, ECMO support, invasive monitoring, and emergency stabilization.
• Work closely with pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and allied health professionals.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor each patient’s progress through structured clinical review and multidisciplinary input.
• Provide clear communication and compassionate guidance to families during critical care treatment and recovery planning.
• Mentor junior physicians, residents, fellows, nurses, and clinical staff involved in pediatric intensive care.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, infection control, and international care standards.
• Participate in clinical education programs, research activity, and continuous learning related to PICU advancements.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation, procedure records, progress notes, and care plans in line with hospital and DHA requirements.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree such as MD, MBBS, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Board certification in Pediatric Intensive Care or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Western training from the USA, UK, Canada, or an equivalent healthcare system is mandatory.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of post-board experience in a consultant PICU role.
• Eligible for DHA Consultant licensure in Dubai.
• Proven expertise in advanced pediatric critical care techniques, including mechanical ventilation, ECMO, and invasive monitoring.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams during urgent and complex pediatric cases.
• Excellent communication style with a family-centered care philosophy.
• Committed to clinical excellence, patient safety, ethical practice, and continuous professional improvement.

Skills Set

• Pediatric intensive care medicine
• Pediatric critical care
• PICU clinical leadership
• Mechanical ventilation
• ECMO support
• Invasive monitoring
• Emergency pediatric stabilization
• Complex medical and surgical pediatric care
• Multidisciplinary treatment planning
• Family-centered communication
• Junior staff mentoring
• Clinical education
• Quality improvement
• PICU research participation
• DHA Consultant licensure readiness

Why Join Us

• Lead a high-impact Hospital and Health Care role in Dubai focused on advanced pediatric critical care.
• Work in a modern PICU environment with access to advanced technologies, specialist teams, and complex pediatric cases.
• Contribute to life-saving care pathways where consultant expertise directly improves outcomes for critically ill children.
• Benefit from tax-free salary, performance-based incentives, family medical insurance, housing and transportation allowance, relocation support, and specialist training access.
• Build long-term career strength in Dubai’s healthcare market, where experienced pediatric intensive care consultants remain in strong demand.