Consultant Physician Paediatric Anaesthesia

IHA Forum; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified medical professional for a managerial role. The position involves overseeing clinical operations, managing junior staff, and ensuring quality patient care while adhering to hospital policies. Candidates should have extensive experience as a consultant and a commitment to continuous improvement in clinical practices. The role offers full-time hours in a collaborative environment, contributing to a vital mission in healthcare service provision.

Qualifications

• NLT 2 years relevant experience as a consultant or equivalent post board certification.
• NLT 8 years full-time employment as a Consultant or equivalent post board certification in internationally accredited institute.
• Clinical Fellowship training may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports, implements hospital initiatives and policies.
• Leads and implements performance management systems.
• Diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards.
• Oversees junior medical staff's clinical activities.
• Participates in out-of-hours coverage on a rotational basis.
• Assists the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate
• Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief
• Diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty
• Oversees the clinical activities of the junior medical staff and assumes responsibility for the care they provide
• Complies with all established hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices
• Practices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources
• Leads ward rounds; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice
• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures
• Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required
• Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required
• Actively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients
• Ensures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent
• Accepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk-in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals
• Participates in and ensures the provision of out of hours (on call) coverage on a rotational basis including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as required
• Communicates clinical information to patients and the patient’s family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner
• Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care
• Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Management

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Quality improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Clinical Fellowship training

Post board certification

Job description

Overview

United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities

Managerial/Administration

• Supports, implements, and follows all hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures
• Helps lead and implement the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes
• Participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes
• Assists with scheduling and supports the Division Chief in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times
• Attends Divisional meetings as required
• Assists the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate
• Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief

Technical

• Diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty
• Oversees the clinical activities of the junior medical staff and assumes responsibility for the care they provide
• Complies with all established hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices
• Practices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources
• Leads ward rounds; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice
• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures
• Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required
• Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required
• Actively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients
• Ensures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent
• Accepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk-in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals
• Participates in and ensures the provision of out of hours (on call) coverage on a rotational basis including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as required
• Communicates clinical information to patients and the patient’s family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner
• Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care
• Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned

Quality & Safety

• Helps lead quality improvement within the Department
• Supports a culture of regular audit and encourages the use of audit results for improving clinical practice
• Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents

Education

• Fosters a culture of learning, development and continuous improvement across the Department by:
• Promoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff (required)
• Facilitating the provision of essential training relevant to clinical staff in the specialty
• Showing commitment to Continued Medical Education (CME)
• Promotes and participates in clinical research and publication
• Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry

Qualifications

Qualification :-

Special Certificate:-

Required:

• a. Tier 1: NLT 2 years relevant experience as a consultant or equivalent post board certification.
• b. Tier 2: NLT 8 years full-time employment as a Consultant or equivalent post board certification (includes years in fellowship training) in internationally accredited institute.
• For UAE Nationals
  Clinical Fellowship training following primary specialty board may substitute for experience as follows:
• Each year of clinical fellowship is counted as two years of clinical experience
• Only applicable to clinical subspecialty fellowship in the following countries (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, USA) or HAAD accredited fellowship programs.
• Desired:
  N.A.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2722
• Job Category Medical
• Posting Date 03/12/2026, 08:42 PM
• Apply Before 03/30/2026, 08:41 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Working Type Shift
• Locations Tawam, Near Abela Supermarket, Abu Dhabi, AE Al Maqam, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, AE
• Business Unit SEHA BU
• Legal Employer Abu Dhabi Health Services Co ( Psc )