Consultant PICU - Dubai

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Housing allowance

Relocation support

Medical insurance

Job summary

Allocation Assist partners with a premier Dubai hospital to recruit a Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU). The role leads the PICU, manages high-acuity pediatric cases, and applies advanced life-saving interventions in a multidisciplinary setting.

The successful candidate will hold an MD or equivalent, PICU board certification, and Western training, with 3–5 years post-board experience. DHA licensure eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Board certification in Pediatric Intensive Care / Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Western training (USA, UK, Canada, or equivalent) is mandatory.
• Minimum 3–5 years post-board experience in a consultant PICU role.
• Proven expertise in advanced pediatric critical care techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, and family-centered care philosophy.
• Eligible for DHA Consultant licensure (Dubai Health Authority).

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care to high-acuity pediatric patients in the PICU.
• Perform advanced procedures: mechanical ventilation, ECMO, invasive monitoring.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, surgeons, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Design individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to clinical education programs.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and uphold international care standards.
• Participate in clinical research and stay current with PICU advancements.

Skills

PICU expertise

Leadership

Communication

Family-centered care

Education

MD or equivalent

PICU board certification

Tools

ECMO equipment

Job description

Role Overview

A top-tier hospital in Dubai is seeking a highly skilled Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care to lead its state-of-the-art PICU. The role involves managing critically ill pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, using advanced life‑saving interventions and a multidisciplinary approach.

• Deliver expert care to high-acuity pediatric patients in the PICU
• Perform advanced procedures: mechanical ventilation, ECMO, invasive monitoring
• Collaborate with pediatricians, surgeons, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Design individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to clinical education programs
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and uphold international care standards
• Participate in clinical research and stay current with PICU advancements

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care to high-acuity pediatric patients in the PICU
• Perform advanced procedures: mechanical ventilation, ECMO, invasive monitoring
• Collaborate with pediatricians, surgeons, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Design individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to clinical education programs
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and uphold international care standards
• Participate in clinical research and stay current with PICU advancements

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution
• Board certification in Pediatric Intensive Care / Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Western training (USA, UK, Canada, or equivalent) is mandatory
• Minimum 3-5 years post-board experience in a consultant PICU role
• Proven expertise in advanced pediatric critical care techniques
• Strong leadership, communication, and family-centered care philosophy
• Eligible for DHA Consultant licensure (Dubai Health Authority)

Compensation & Benefits

• Tax-free salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive family medical insurance
• Housing and transportation allowance
• Relocation support for international candidates
• Access to cutting-edge PICU technologies and training programs