Consultant Pediatric Surgeon – Abu Dhabi

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Family benefits

Health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME and professional development support

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Pediatric Surgeon to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will deliver surgical care for pediatric patients, addressing congenital, acquired, and traumatic conditions.

The ideal applicant will have a strong background in neonatal and complex pediatric surgeries, working within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a competitive tax-free salary, family benefits, health insurance, and ongoing professional development support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in a tertiary care or academic hospital.
• Strong expertise in neonatal and complex pediatric surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric surgical conditions including congenital anomalies, tumors, and trauma.
• Perform pediatric surgical procedures and manage neonatal surgical cases.
• Provide consultations for pediatric surgical patients.

Skills

Excellent surgical skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent medicine degree

Board Certification / Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery

Valid DOH Consultant License

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Pediatric Surgeon to join a leading tertiary healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents with a wide range of congenital, acquired, and traumatic surgical conditions, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will work within a multidisciplinary pediatric team to deliver advanced surgical services and optimize outcomes for pediatric patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of pediatric surgical conditions including congenital anomalies, abdominal conditions, thoracic conditions, tumors, and trauma.
• Perform elective and emergency pediatric surgical procedures.
• Manage neonatal surgical cases including congenital malformations and complex neonatal emergencies.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for pediatric surgical patients.
• Collaborate with neonatology, pediatric ICU, anesthesia, radiology, and other subspecialties for integrated patient care.
• Participate in emergency surgical coverage and trauma care for pediatric patients.
• Develop individualized preoperative and postoperative management plans.
• Ensure accurate documentation in compliance with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in clinical audits, research, teaching, and continuing medical education activities.
• Maintain high standards of infection control, patient safety, and surgical quality.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Board Certification / Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery.
• Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Pediatric Surgery.
• Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in a tertiary care or academic hospital.
• Strong expertise in neonatal and complex pediatric surgical procedures.
• Excellent surgical, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in minimally invasive pediatric surgery is an advantage.
• Exposure to pediatric trauma and neonatal intensive care surgical collaboration.
• Academic and research experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a multicultural healthcare environment.

Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary
• Family benefits
• Health insurance
• Annual airfare allowance
• Paid annual leave
• CME and professional development support