Consultant – Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: 5–7 years post‑board consultant experience
Role Overview
The Consultant – Pediatric Plastic Surgery provides evidence‑based surgical care for infants, children and adolescents with congenital, traumatic and acquired plastic and reconstructive conditions. The position is performed within a multidisciplinary pediatric environment focused on functional recovery, aesthetic outcomes and family‑centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage congenital and acquired pediatric plastic and reconstructive conditions.
- Perform procedures such as cleft lip and palate repair, craniofacial reconstruction, hand surgery, burn reconstruction, scar revision, soft tissue reconstruction and related complex operations.
- Evaluate and manage pediatric trauma cases requiring reconstructive assessment, urgent intervention or staged correction.
- Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations, detailed assessment, treatment planning and follow‑up care.
- Collaborate with craniofacial surgeons, neurosurgeons, ENT specialists, orthopedic surgeons, dermatologists, pediatricians, anesthesiologists, rehabilitation teams, nurses and allied health professionals.
- Develop individualized surgical, postoperative and rehabilitation plans based on the child’s diagnosis, age, functional needs and family expectations.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical procedures, expected outcomes, risks, recovery timelines and postoperative care.
- Support multidisciplinary case discussions for cleft, craniofacial, trauma, burn and complex reconstructive cases.
- Maintain accurate medical records, consultation notes, operative reports, consent forms, rehabilitation plans, discharge summaries and follow‑up documentation.
- Ensure all clinical care follows DHA requirements, hospital policies, infection control standards, patient safety protocols and quality improvement frameworks.
- Participate in clinical audits, research, teaching, case reviews, morbidity and mortality meetings and continuing medical education programs.
- Contribute to a child‑focused and family‑centered care environment that values safety, compassion, cultural awareness and long‑term quality of life.
Ideal Profile and Qualifications
- Medical degree (MBBS, MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
- Board certification or fellowship in Plastic Surgery with subspecialty experience in Pediatric Plastic Surgery.
- Valid DHA Consultant License or eligibility for Consultant Plastic Surgery registration in Dubai.
- Minimum 5–7 years of post‑board consultant experience in pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery within a tertiary care, academic hospital or advanced children’s healthcare setting.
- Strong expertise in pediatric reconstructive and cosmetic surgical procedures, including cleft lip and palate repair, craniofacial reconstruction, pediatric hand surgery, burn reconstruction, scar revision, soft tissue reconstruction and complex pediatric trauma care.
- Experience in cleft and craniofacial multidisciplinary programs and pediatric microsurgery is an advantage.
- Academic, audit, research or teaching experience is preferred.
- Excellent surgical judgment, communication, family counselling, clinical documentation and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment.
- Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, infection control, clinical governance and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
- Pediatric plastic surgery, pediatric reconstructive surgery, cleft lip and palate repair, craniofacial reconstruction, pediatric hand surgery
- Burn reconstruction, scar revision, soft tissue reconstruction, pediatric trauma reconstruction, congenital and acquired deformity management
- Pediatric microsurgery, cosmetic pediatric surgery, surgical assessment, operative planning, postoperative rehabilitation
- Family counselling, informed consent, multidisciplinary pediatric care, craniofacial program support, ENT, orthopedic and dermatology collaboration, neurosurgery collaboration
- Clinical documentation, infection control, patient safety, clinical audits, medical teaching, research participation, CME activities, DHA licensing, consultant‑level practice
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a competitive tax‑free salary, family benefits, health insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid annual leave, CME support and professional development opportunities within Dubai’s advanced pediatric healthcare sector. It is ideal for a consultant who values surgical precision, child‑focused care, multidisciplinary teamwork, academic contribution and meaningful long‑term impact on pediatric patients and families.