Consultant Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon - Deformity Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary package

Family benefits

Health insurance and medical insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME and professional development support

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon specialized in deformity care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role involves managing pediatric orthopedic conditions and performing surgical procedures alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Ideal candidates should possess an MBBS, board certification in orthopedic surgery, and at least 5-7 years of experience. The position offers competitive tax-free remuneration and numerous benefits including family health insurance and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of post-board consultant experience in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery within a tertiary-care hospital.
• Valid DHA Consultant Licence or eligibility for Consultant Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Strong expertise in pediatric orthopedic trauma, deformity correction, spinal procedures, congenital deformities and reconstructive surgery.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric orthopedic conditions.
• Perform pediatric orthopedic surgical procedures.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for pediatric patients.

Skills

Pediatric orthopaedic surgery

Pediatric orthopedic trauma

Congenital deformity correction

Scoliosis management

Pediatric spine surgery

Education

MBBS, MD or equivalent medical degree

Board Certification or Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery

Subspecialty training in Pediatric Orthopaedics

Job description

Job Summary

Consultant Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon – Deformity Care located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This senior medical practitioner role focuses on delivering evidence‑based orthopedic care for children with complex bone, joint, spine, limb, trauma, and neuromuscular conditions. The consultant will work closely with pediatricians, rehabilitation specialists, neurologists, radiologists, physiotherapists, nurses and multidisciplinary teams to support safe treatment, improved mobility and long‑term functional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric orthopedic conditions including congenital deformities, scoliosis, hip disorders, limb abnormalities, fractures, sports injuries and neuromuscular conditions.
• Perform pediatric orthopedic surgical procedures, including trauma surgery, deformity correction, spinal procedures and reconstructive surgeries.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for infants, children and adolescents with musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.
• Evaluate and manage pediatric musculoskeletal trauma, emergency orthopedic cases, fractures, acute injuries and complex deformity presentations.
• Develop individualized treatment, surgical, postoperative and rehabilitation plans to optimize mobility, recovery and long‑term function.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, rehabilitation specialists, neurologists, radiologists, physiotherapists, nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, surgical procedures, postoperative care, rehabilitation needs and long‑term follow‑up.
• Support pediatric spine surgery, deformity correction, trauma care and reconstructive orthopedic pathways where clinically required.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with DHA requirements, hospital policies and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, research activities, teaching programmes, case reviews and continuing medical education.
• Ensure adherence to patient safety, infection control, surgical quality, rehabilitation coordination and continuous improvement standards.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS, MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution.
• Board Certification or Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Subspecialty training in Pediatric Orthopaedics.
• Valid DHA Consultant Licence or eligibility for Consultant Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Minimum 5‑7 years of post‑board consultant experience in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery within a tertiary‑care or academic hospital.
• Strong expertise in pediatric orthopedic trauma, deformity correction, spinal procedures, congenital deformities and reconstructive surgery.
• Experience in pediatric spine surgery and complex deformity correction will be an advantage.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation programmes is preferred.
• Research publications, clinical audits, academic work or teaching experience will add value.
• Excellent surgical, communication, documentation, family counselling and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment with children and families.

Skills Set

• Pediatric orthopaedic surgery; pediatric orthopedic trauma; congenital deformity correction; scoliosis management; pediatric spine surgery; hip disorder treatment; limb abnormality correction; fracture management; sports injury care; neuromuscular orthopedic care; reconstructive orthopaedic surgery;
• Pediatric musculoskeletal assessment; emergency orthopedic care; rehabilitation planning; family counselling; multidisciplinary pediatric care;
• DHA Consultant licensure eligibility; clinical audits and research; teaching and CME participation; patient safety and infection control.

Why Join Us

• Competitive tax‑free salary package.
• Family benefits.
• Health insurance and medical insurance.
• Annual airfare allowance.
• Paid annual leave.
• CME and professional development support.
• Opportunity to manage complex pediatric orthopedic trauma and deformity cases.
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment with pediatric, rehabilitation, radiology and surgical teams.
• Scope to contribute to teaching, research, audits and service improvement.
• Strong consultant‑level career growth in specialist pediatric orthopedic surgery.