Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist - Dubai

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Multidisciplinary clinical environment

Job summary

Allocation Assist is seeking an experienced Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist in Dubai to diagnose and manage pediatric respiratory conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves coordinating care with pediatric teams, performing relevant investigations, and developing individualized treatment plans for children from infancy to adolescence.

The successful candidate will hold MBBS/MBChB with a postgraduate pediatrics qualification and a subspecialty in Pediatric

Qualifications

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical degree.
• Postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics.
• Subspecialty qualification in Pediatric Pulmonology.
• DHA licensing eligibility in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level pediatric pulmonary consultations for inpatient and outpatient patients.
• Diagnose and manage pediatric respiratory conditions and coordinate care with related specialties.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide ongoing follow-up.
• Support education and mentoring of junior physicians and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Excellent clinical judgment

Strong communication skills

Patient-centered approach

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MBBS/MBChB or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics

Subspecialty qualification in Pediatric Pulmonology

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 recognised institution.
• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics.
• Recognised subspecialty qualification in Pediatric Pulmonology/Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine.
• Board certification or internationally recognised 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 recognised 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.