Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist - Dubai

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DHA licensing support

Job summary

Allocation Assist seeks an experienced Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based respiratory care to infants, children and adolescents in Dubai. You will diagnose, manage and follow a broad range of pediatric airway and lung conditions, and lead a multidisciplinary care team.

The role requires DHA consultant licensing or eligibility, strong clinical judgment, excellent communication with families, and dedication to clinical governance, education, and research.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics.
• Subspecialty qualification in Pediatric Pulmonology/Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine.
• Board certification or internationally recognized specialist qualification preferred.
• Consultant-level experience in Pediatric Pulmonology.
• Eligibility for or current DHA Consultant license in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level pediatric pulmonary consultations for inpatient and outpatient patients.
• Diagnose and manage pediatric respiratory conditions across ages (asthma, infections, chronic lung diseases, cystic fibrosis).
• Coordinate care with ICU, ENT, allergy/immunology, cardiology, radiology and other specialties.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide ongoing follow-up.
• Undertake or supervise relevant pediatric respiratory procedures (where credentialed), including bronchoscopy.
• Maintain accurate medical records and participate in governance, quality improvement, and education.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Pediatric pulmonology

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication with families

Documentation & EMR skills

Evidence-based medicine

Education

MBBS/MBChB or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics

Subspecialty qualification in Pediatric Pulmonology

Board certification or international specialist qualification

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist to provide comprehensive, evidence-based respiratory care to infants, children, and adolescents. The successful candidate will diagnose and manage a broad range of pediatric respiratory and pulmonary conditions and work collaboratively with pediatricians, intensivists, ENT specialists, respiratory therapists, nurses, and other multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level pediatric pulmonary consultations for inpatient and outpatient patients.
• Diagnose and manage pediatric respiratory conditions, including:
• Pediatric asthma and recurrent wheezing
• Recurrent and chronic respiratory infections
• Chronic lung disease
• Cystic fibrosis
• Bronchiectasis
• Sleep-related breathing disorders and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
• Congenital and developmental respiratory disorders
• Chronic cough and unexplained respiratory symptoms
• Respiratory failure and complex pulmonary conditions
• Perform and interpret appropriate pulmonary investigations, including pulmonary function tests and other respiratory investigations.
• Undertake or supervise relevant pediatric respiratory procedures, where appropriately credentialed, including bronchoscopy.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide ongoing follow-up.
• Counsel children, parents, and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, medication use, and long-term respiratory care.
• Coordinate care with pediatric intensive care, ENT, allergy/immunology, cardiology, radiology, and other specialties.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
• Follow hospital clinical policies, patient-safety standards, and infection-control procedures.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, audits, teaching, and professional development.
• Support the education and mentoring of junior physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and hospital programs as required.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics.
• Recognized subspecialty qualification in Pediatric Pulmonology/Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine.
• Board certification or internationally recognized specialist qualification preferred.
• Consultant-level experience in Pediatric Pulmonology.
• Eligibility for or current DHA Consultant license in Dubai.

Experience

• Minimum experience as required under the applicable DHA Professional Qualification Requirements.
• Experience in a tertiary-care or internationally recognized hospital preferred.
• Strong experience managing complex pediatric respiratory cases.
• Experience with pediatric bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing is advantageous.
• Experience in pediatric sleep medicine and long-term respiratory support is an advantage.
• Arabic language skills may be advantageous depending on the patient population.

Key Competencies

• Excellent clinical judgment and diagnostic skills.
• Strong expertise in pediatric respiratory medicine.
• Excellent communication and parent/caregiver counselling skills.
• Patient-centered approach.
• Strong multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and patient safety.
• Good documentation and EMR skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy hospital environment.

DHA Licensing

The candidate should meet the applicable Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensing and credentialing requirements for Consultant-level practice in Pediatric Pulmonology.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave and other benefits according to the employment contract.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Multidisciplinary clinical environment.
• DHA licensing and credentialing support, where applicable.