Consultant Pediatric Plastic Surgeon - Reconstructive and Craniofacial Surgery

Allocation Assist Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Consultant Pediatric Plastic Surgeon for a leading children’s hospital in Abu Dhabi. The role covers cleft lip/palate, craniofacial reconstruction, pediatric hand surgery, burns, scar revision, and complex reconstructive care for infants to adolescents.

The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with craniofacial surgeons, neurosurgeons, ENT, orthopedics, dermatology, and other specialists.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Recognized Board Certification or Fellowship in Plastic Surgery.
• Subspecialty experience in Pediatric Plastic Surgery.
• Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Plastic Surgery.
• Minimum 5–7 years of post-board Consultant experience in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Experience in tertiary-care or academic hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level assessment and surgical management for pediatric patients requiring plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Diagnose and manage congenital and acquired pediatric plastic surgery conditions.
• Perform cleft lip and palate repair procedures.
• Undertake craniofacial reconstructive surgery.
• Perform pediatric hand surgery within approved clinical privileges.
• Provide surgical management of pediatric burns and related reconstructive conditions.
• Perform scar revision and soft tissue reconstruction procedures.
• Evaluate and manage pediatric trauma requiring plastic or reconstructive surgical intervention.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary pediatric teams for coordinated care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, surgical options, risks and outcomes.

Skills

Pediatric plastic surgery

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Board Certification in Plastic Surgery

Fellowship in Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Job description

Consultant Pediatric Plastic Surgeon - Reconstructive and Craniofacial Surgery Job Snapshot - Role: Consultant Pediatric Plastic Surgeon - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Hospital and Health Care - Function: Medical Practitioner - Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of post-board Consultant experience in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Allocation Assist Middle East is recruiting an experienced Consultant Pediatric Plastic Surgeon for a leading children 's healthcare hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will provide specialized surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents with congenital abnormalities, traumatic injuries, acquired deformities, and complex reconstructive conditions. This position involves advanced pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery, including cleft lip and palate repair, craniofacial reconstruction, pediatric hand surgery, burn reconstruction, scar revision, and soft tissue reconstruction. The consultant will work within a multidisciplinary pediatric healthcare environment, collaborating with craniofacial surgeons, neurosurgeons, ENT specialists, orthopedic surgeons, dermatologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive surgical treatment. The role requires advanced surgical expertise, strong clinical judgment, and a patient-centered approach focused on achieving appropriate functional and aesthetic outcomes. Candidates must possess recognized Board Certification or Fellowship in Plastic Surgery with subspecialty experience in Pediatric Plastic Surgery, together with a valid Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DOH) Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Plastic Surgery. A minimum of 5-7 years of post-board Consultant experience in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery within a tertiary-care or academic hospital is required.

Key Surgical and Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level assessment and surgical management for pediatric patients requiring plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Diagnose and manage congenital and acquired pediatric plastic surgery conditions.
• Perform cleft lip and palate repair procedures.
• Undertake appropriate craniofacial reconstructive surgery.
• Perform pediatric hand surgery within approved clinical privileges.
• Provide surgical management of pediatric burns and related reconstructive conditions.
• Perform scar revision and soft tissue reconstruction procedures.
• Evaluate and manage pediatric trauma requiring plastic or reconstructive surgical intervention.
• Assess complex congenital abnormalities and develop individualized surgical treatment plans.
• Provide specialist inpatient and outpatient consultations.
• Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments and determine appropriate surgical approaches.
• Develop individualized postoperative care and rehabilitation plans.
• Monitor surgical recovery and manage relevant postoperative complications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary pediatric surgical and medical teams.
• Participate in complex case discussions and coordinated treatment planning.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, surgical options, procedural risks, expected outcomes, and postoperative care.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Comply with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in clinical audits, research, teaching, and Continuing Medical Education activities.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical quality.

Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

• Cleft lip repair.
• Cleft palate repair.
• Craniofacial reconstruction.
• Pediatric hand surgery.
• Burn reconstruction.
• Scar revision.
• Soft tissue reconstruction.
• Surgical management of pediatric trauma.
• Reconstruction of congenital and acquired deformities.
• Complex pediatric reconstructive procedures.

Experience working within multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial programs is preferred.

Cleft Lip, Palate and Craniofacial Surgery

• Assess pediatric patients with cleft lip and palate.
• Evaluate congenital craniofacial abnormalities requiring surgical treatment.
• Develop individualized reconstructive treatment plans.
• Perform appropriate cleft repair procedures.
• Participate in multidisciplinary craniofacial case discussions.
• Collaborate with relevant surgical specialists on complex craniofacial reconstruction.
• Provide preoperative counseling and postoperative follow-up.
• Monitor surgical outcomes and coordinate additional treatment when indicated.

Pediatric Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery

• Evaluate children presenting with traumatic injuries requiring plastic surgical intervention.
• Assess complex soft tissue injuries and acquired deformities.
• Determine appropriate reconstructive surgical approaches.
• Perform relevant soft tissue and scar revision procedures.
• Provide surgical management of selected pediatric hand conditions.
• Participate in the management of burn-related reconstructive needs.
• Coordinate care with orthopedic surgeons and other relevant specialists.
• Develop postoperative treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Monitor recovery and assess functional and aesthetic outcomes.

Advanced Reconstructive and Microsurgical Expertise

Relevant areas of expertise include:

• Complex pediatric soft tissue reconstruction.
• Craniofacial reconstructive procedures.
• Pediatric hand reconstruction.
• Burn-related reconstruction.
• Advanced scar revision.
• Microsurgical techniques where clinically appropriate.
• Management of complex congenital and acquired deformities.

Candidates with experience in complex pediatric reconstructive procedures will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.

Medical Qualifications and Specialist Certification

• MBBS or an equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Recognized Board Certification or Fellowship in Plastic Surgery.
• Subspecialty experience in Pediatric Plastic Surgery.
• Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Plastic Surgery.
• Minimum 5-7 years of post-board Consultant experience in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Relevant Consultant-level experience within a tertiary-care or academic hospital.
• Strong expertise in pediatric reconstructive and cosmetic surgical procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex pediatric surgical cases.
• Excellent surgical, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of post-board Consultant experience in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Experience providing specialist surgical care within a tertiary-care or academic hospital.
• Proven expertise in managing congenital and acquired pediatric deformities.
• Experience performing pediatric plastic and reconstructive procedures.
• Strong knowledge of cleft lip and palate surgery.
• Experience assessing craniofacial reconstructive requirements.
• Ability to manage pediatric trauma and complex surgical cases.
• Experience developing individualized preoperative and postoperative treatment plans.
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based pediatric surgical practice.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working in multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial programs.
• Exposure to pediatric microsurgery.
• Experience with complex pediatric reconstructive procedures.
• Strong expertise in pediatric craniofacial surgery.
• Experience in pediatric burn reconstruction.
• Academic or clinical research experience.
• Participation in medical teaching and training.
• Experience working in multicultural healthcare environments.
• Involvement in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Preoperative Assessment and Surgical Planning

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients requiring surgical intervention.
• Review medical histories, clinical findings, and relevant investigations.
• Evaluate congenital, traumatic, and acquired surgical conditions.
• Determine appropriate surgical indications.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Collaborate with relevant pediatric specialists during complex surgical planning.
• Explain proposed procedures and potential risks to patients and families.
• Coordinate appropriate preoperative preparation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of clinical assessments and surgical decisions.

Postoperative Care and Rehabilitation

• Provide postoperative monitoring and specialist surgical follow-up.
• Assess wound healing and surgical recovery.
• Identify and manage relevant postoperative complications.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation plans.
• Coordinate postoperative care with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Monitor functional and aesthetic treatment outcomes.
• Educate families regarding postoperative care and follow-up requirements.
• Evaluate the need for additional reconstructive treatment when clinically indicated.

Multidisciplinary Pediatric Surgical Care

• Craniofacial Surgery.
• Neurosurgery.
• Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT).
• Orthopedic Surgery.
• Dermatology.
• Other relevant pediatric healthcare specialties.

The Consultant Pediatric Plastic Surgeon will collaborate with specialists across multiple pediatric surgical and medical disciplines.

Effective communication between surgical teams, patients, and families will be essential to supporting coordinated and patient-centered care.

Patient and Family Communication

• Explain diagnoses and surgical treatment options clearly.
• Discuss procedural considerations, potential risks, and expected outcomes.
• Provide appropriate information about postoperative recovery.
• Support families in understanding complex reconstructive treatment plans.
• Communicate with sensitivity to the needs of pediatric patients.
• Maintain a compassionate and culturally appropriate approach to care.
• Coordinate communication with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Clinical Leadership and Medical Education

• Contribute to clinical teaching and professional education.
• Participate in relevant research activities.
• Support multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Participate in departmental clinical audits.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of developments in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Support evidence-based clinical practice.
• Participate in Continuing Medical Education programs.

Clinical Governance and Patient Safety

• Maintain compliance with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations.
• Follow institutional surgical protocols and hospital policies.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Support safe pediatric surgical practice.
• Apply appropriate infection prevention and control standards.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement programs.
• Monitor relevant surgical outcomes and complications.
• Promote patient-centered and evidence-based treatment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in pediatric surgical services.

Clinical Skills and Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Strong expertise in congenital and acquired pediatric deformities.
• Proficiency in pediatric reconstructive surgical techniques.
• Experience with cleft lip and palate repair.
• Knowledge of craniofacial reconstruction.
• Experience in pediatric hand surgery.
• Expertise in burn reconstruction and scar revision.
• Ability to manage complex pediatric trauma.
• Strong preoperative assessment and surgical planning skills.
• Effective postoperative management and rehabilitation coordination.
• Excellent surgical judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary pediatric teams.
• Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based surgical care.

Professional Skills and Attributes

• Excellent clinical communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong surgical decision-making abilities.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to pediatric care.
• Ability to manage complex reconstructive surgical cases.
• Effective multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Strong organizational and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with children and families.
• Commitment to professional ethics and clinical excellence.
• Interest in teaching, research, and continuing professional development.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Family benefits.
• Health insurance.
• Annual airfare allowance.
• Paid annual leave.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
• Professional development support.

About the Opportunity

This Consultant Pediatric Plastic Surgeon position offers an opportunity to provide advanced pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgical care within a leading children 's healthcare hospital in Abu Dhabi. The role combines cleft lip and palate surgery, craniofacial reconstruction, pediatric hand surgery, burn reconstruction, trauma management, multidisciplinary pediatric care, and clinical education. The position is suited to an experienced Consultant Pediatric Plastic Surgeon with recognized Plastic Surgery Board Certification or Fellowship, subspecialty experience in Pediatric Plastic Surgery, and a valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter. Candidates must have at least 5-7 years of post-board Consultant experience in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery within a tertiary-care or academic hospital. Additional experience in multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial programs, pediatric microsurgery, complex reconstruction, academic research, and teaching will be considered advantageous.