Consultant Pediatric Surgeon – Abu Dhabi

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME support

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant Pediatric Surgeon for a leading tertiary healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi. The role delivers comprehensive surgical care for infants, children and adolescents with congenital, acquired and traumatic conditions within a multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will perform elective and emergency pediatric procedures, collaborate with neonatology, PICU, anesthesia, radiology and other subspecialties, and participate in audits, research and CME to

Qualifications

• Medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Board certification/fellowship in pediatric surgery.
• Valid DOH license or eligibility in pediatric surgery.
• 5–7 years post-board consultant experience.
• Strong neonatal and complex pediatric surgical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of pediatric surgical conditions including congenital anomalies, abdominal/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 care.
• Participate in emergency surgical coverage and trauma care for pediatric patients.
• Develop individualized preoperative and postoperative management plans.
• Ensure accurate documentation in DOH Abu Dhabi regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in clinical audits, research, teaching and CME activities.
• Maintain high standards of infection control, patient safety and surgical quality.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Neonatal surgery

Pediatric surgery

Communication skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Pediatric Surgery Board

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