Consultant Pediatric Pulmonology

University Hospital Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UAE is seeking a highly qualified Consultant Pediatric Pulmonology to join their Pediatric Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of clinical experience post-certification. Responsibilities include admitting patients, conducting daily ward rounds, and participating in medical conferences. The role requires a UAE Sharjah Health Authority License and is pivotal in establishing high-quality services at the hospital. The candidate must ensure compliance with international standards and accreditation processes.

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical experience post certification in a relevant specialty.
• Active, acute care accredited institution experience preferred.
• UAE Sharjah Health Authority License required.

Responsibilities

• Admitting patients and recording full admission documentation.
• Ordering treatments and initiating investigations.
• Conducting daily ward rounds and managing patient follow-ups.
• Participating in medical staff conferences and hospital committees.
• Implementing clinical pathways and participating in Quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical experience

Invasive procedures

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

American Specialty Board or equivalent

Post highest education qualifications

Job description

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Date: 11 Dec 2025

Location: Sharjah, AE_SHA_1001, AE

Company: University Hospital Sharjah

Short Description

University Hospital Sharjah (UHS), a leading healthcare provider in the UAE, is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Pediatric Pulmonology to join our distinguished Pediatric Department.

Position Summary

Being one of the clinical roles within the Clinical Services of the hospital, the position will require a person who has practiced for at least 5 years after a post highest education qualifications and who has had international healthcare and academic experience. It is a pivotal role in the establishment of services at the hospital to ensure services are at an International standard and to meet and exceed accreditation standards. The Doctor should obtain the appropriate evaluation/License.

Summary of Main Duties

• Admitting patients to hospital and ensuring that full admission documentation (history and physical, Admission note and initial integrated plan) are recorded.
• Ordering treatments and medications.
• Initiating appropriate investigations.
• Liaising with Non-clinical/Clinical staff.
• Conducting ward rounds at least once daily and as appropriate.
• Preparing for and participating in consultant/specialist rounds.
• Keeping daily records of inpatient progress.
• Attending specified clinics.
• Following up patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Following up the results of investigations and adjusting patient treatment/management accordingly.
• Preparing patients for procedures or surgery, where applicable.
• Obtaining patients informed consent or applicable.
• Performing invasive procedures/surgery in accordance with privileges.
• Receiving calls and seeing patients from the Emergency Department and specialty clinics.
• Receiving calls and consultation requests from other departments or hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Participating in medical staff conferences, meetings and serve on hospital Committees, as requested.
• Assuming other duties as may be assigned by the department head.
• Carrying out the duties and responsibilities detailed in any department specific job description or statement of roles and responsibilities.
• Participation in administration and compliance with JCI procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Encourage multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Disseminate and implement hospital’s policies & procedures.
• Participate in Quality improvement activities meeting JCI & regulatory requirements.
• Implementing clinical pathway/Guideline or applicable.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

• American Specialty Board or equivalent in accordance with SHA Table of Equivalency.
• 5 year’s clinical experience post certification in the appropriate specialty, in an active, acute care accredited institution or equivalent.

Position Criteria Other Skills/Abilities

• UAE Sharjah Health Authority License

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