Consultant - Pediatric Surgeon

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Housing allowance

Annual leave

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

CME support

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Pediatric Surgeon for a senior role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Responsibilities include delivering surgical care to pediatric patients, conducting ward rounds, and coordinating multidisciplinary treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of post-specialization experience and be board certified in Pediatric Surgery.

This position offers a competitive tax-free salary ranging from 65000 to 90000, along with housing support, health insurance, and significant professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Completion of accredited residency and fellowship training in Pediatric Surgery.
• Board certification in Pediatric Surgery like American Board or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience post-specialization.
• 2 years experience in a tertiary care center preferred.
• Eligibility for regional healthcare licensing preferred.
• Strong clinical expertise in pediatric surgical assessment and management.
• Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-level surgical care for pediatric patients.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Assess surgical cases and develop care plans.
• Conduct daily ward rounds and coordinate treatment plans.
• Provide expert decision-making for complex pediatric cases.
• Supervise junior medical staff and support their training.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement.
• Provide on-call coverage for pediatric surgical emergencies.
• Engage in research and continuous medical education.

Job description

Consultant Pediatric Surgeon – Role: Consultant Pediatric Surgeon. Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Industry: Hospital and Health Care. Function: Medical Practitioner. Experience: Minimum 7 years post-specialization. Job Type: Full-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-level surgical care for pediatric patients, including neonates, infants, children, and adolescents with routine, complex, urgent, or emergency surgical needs.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within approved pediatric surgery privileges and hospital standards.
• Assess pediatric surgical cases, review investigations, determine treatment options, and develop individualized surgical care plans.
• Conduct daily ward rounds and coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans with pediatricians, anesthesiologists, intensivists, nurses, radiology teams, and allied health professionals.
• Provide expert surgical decision-making for complex pediatric cases requiring collaboration with other medical and surgical specialties.
• Supervise junior medical staff, residents, and clinical team members while supporting their training, evaluation, and professional development.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records, operative notes, consent documentation, ward round updates, and follow-up plans.
• Participate in departmental meetings, clinical audits, morbidity reviews, patient safety programs, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide on-call coverage and respond to pediatric surgical emergencies according to the departmental schedule.
• Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, infection control standards, and child-focused safety protocols.
• Engage in research, publications, continuous medical education, and evidence-based pediatric surgery practice.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Completion of accredited residency and fellowship training in Pediatric Surgery.
• Board certification in Pediatric Surgery such as American Board, Royal College, or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Minimum 7 years of experience post-specialization.
• At least 2 years of experience in a tertiary care center.
• Eligibility for regional consultant-level healthcare licensing is preferred.
• Strong clinical expertise in pediatric surgical assessment, operative care, emergency response, and postoperative management.
• Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in complex pediatric surgical cases.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, child-centered care, ethical practice, accurate documentation, and clinical excellence.

Skills Set

• Pediatric surgery
• Neonatal and infant surgery care
• Pediatric emergency surgery
• Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Surgical treatment planning
• Daily ward rounds
• Preoperative and postoperative care
• Multidisciplinary case management
• Pediatric patient safety
• Medical records and documentation
• Junior doctor supervision
• Clinical audit and quality improvement
• Research and CME participation
• Tertiary care pediatric surgery

Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary for a senior pediatric surgery consultant role (65000–90000).
• Housing allowance or accommodation support for relocation and stability.
• Annual leave and CME support to encourage professional development.
• Health insurance for self and dependents.
• Relocation assistance and onboarding support for eligible candidates.
• Opportunity to work with leading healthcare facilities through a Dubai‑based medical recruitment partner.
• Meaningful role supporting children and families through expert surgical care, safe treatment planning, and compassionate clinical communication.