Consultant PICU Specialist - Critical Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary package

Housing and transportation allowance

Medical insurance

CME support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant PICU Specialist with over 5 years of experience in pediatric intensive care for a critical role in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This position is within a leading hospital, focused on advanced pediatric critical care and involves managing complex cases in a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

The selected candidate will work in Saudi Arabia while being based in Dubai, requiring strong clinical decision-making and leadership skills. The job includes competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of consultant-level PICU experience.
• Eligibility for Saudi Commission for Health Specialties licensing is required.
• Experience in tertiary care or high-acuity PICU settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
• Perform pediatric critical care procedures and manage ventilation.
• Lead multidisciplinary care with other pediatric specialists.

Skills

Pediatric intensive care

PICU management

Pediatric critical care medicine

Advanced life support

Pediatric emergency response

High‑acuity critical care

Neonatal critical care

Infant critical care

Pediatric ventilation

Ventilator management

Sedation management

Endotracheal intubation

Central venous access

Arterial line placement

Hemodynamic monitoring

Emergency stabilization

Rapid response care

Multidisciplinary PICU care

Education

MBBS or Medical Degree with specialization in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Board Certification, CCT, Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Job description

Job Snapshot

Consultant PICU Specialist – Critical Care.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Industry: Hospital and Health Care.

Function: Physician.

Experience: Minimum 5 years consultant‑level PICU experience.

Job Type: Full‑time.

Position Overview

Consultant PICU Specialist – Critical Care in Dubai is a senior hospital and health care hiring opportunity for an experienced physician specializing in pediatric intensive care, pediatric ventilation, advanced life support, critical care procedures, sedation, emergency response, and high‑acuity PICU management. The selected consultant will work with a leading tertiary healthcare institution in Saudi Arabia while the recruitment and job posting location remains Dubai, United Arab Emirates for Allocation Assist Middle East.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates.

City: Dubai.

Industry: Hospital and Health Care.

Function: Physician.

Salary: 80,000–110,000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the city; confirm with employer).

Context

The Consultant PICU Specialist – Critical Care will provide advanced intensive care management for critically ill neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a modern Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This role requires strong clinical decision‑making, calm leadership during emergencies, technical skill in critical care procedures, and close coordination with pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and allied healthcare teams. Working in Saudi Arabia, the consultant will support evidence‑based pediatric critical care, clinical governance, quality improvement, education, and safe outcomes in high‑acuity PICU settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage critically ill pediatric patients admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Provide advanced life support and critical care management for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents with complex and unstable medical conditions.
• Perform and supervise pediatric critical care procedures including endotracheal intubation, central venous access, arterial line placement, ventilator management, and related intensive care interventions.
• Manage pediatric ventilation, sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, emergency stabilization, infection control, and organ support according to evidence‑based protocols.
• Respond to pediatric emergencies, rapid response situations, acute deterioration, resuscitation events, and high‑risk transfers.
• Develop individualized treatment and care plans based on clinical condition, diagnostic findings, severity of illness, family needs, and multidisciplinary recommendations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, emergency teams, respiratory therapists, nursing teams, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Lead or participate in PICU rounds, complex case discussions, treatment reviews, discharge planning, and family communication.
• Supervise junior physicians, residents, fellows, and PICU staff involved in critical care delivery.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation, procedure records, progress notes, treatment plans, consent documentation, and medical records.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, morbidity and mortality reviews, audits, continuing medical education, and departmental development activities.
• Ensure compliance with SCFHS requirements, hospital protocols, pediatric critical care standards, patient safety policies, and ethical medical practice.
• Support internationally benchmarked care standards in a tertiary healthcare environment with advanced PICU facilities.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS or Medical Degree with specialization in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Board Certification, CCT, Fellowship, European Board, American Board, or equivalent recognized qualification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Minimum 5 years of consultant‑level PICU experience.
• Eligibility for Saudi Commission for Health Specialties licensing is required for the actual work location.
• UK CCT, Irish, European, Australian, Canadian, or American Board Certification is preferred.
• Experience in tertiary care, internationally accredited hospitals, or high‑acuity PICU settings is preferred.
• Strong expertise in pediatric ventilation, sedation, advanced life support, critical care procedures, emergency stabilization, and multidisciplinary PICU care.
• Experienced in managing critically ill neonates, infants, children, and adolescents with complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Strong communication, leadership, teamwork, and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Able to supervise junior doctors, residents, fellows, and PICU team members with professionalism and clarity.
• Internationally trained, European‑trained, and globally qualified consultants are encouraged to apply.
• Committed to patient safety, evidence‑based practice, clinical governance, ethical care, and continuous professional development.

Skills Set

• Pediatric intensive care
• PICU management
• Pediatric critical care medicine
• Advanced life support
• Pediatric emergency response
• High‑acuity critical care
• Neonatal critical care
• Infant critical care
• Pediatric ventilation
• Ventilator management
• Sedation management
• Endotracheal intubation
• Central venous access
• Arterial line placement
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Emergency stabilization
• Rapid response care
• Multidisciplinary PICU care
• Pediatric subspecialty coordination
• Surgical team collaboration
• Anesthesia coordination
• Nursing team leadership
• Junior doctor supervision
• Resident mentoring
• PICU documentation
• Clinical governance
• Quality improvement
• Clinical audits
• Continuing Medical Education
• SCFHS licensing eligibility
• Patient safety

Why Join Us

This opportunity is ideal for a Consultant PICU Specialist – Critical Care seeking advanced pediatric intensive care work through Allocation Assist Middle East while joining a leading tertiary healthcare institution in Saudi Arabia. The role offers exposure to modern PICU facilities, high‑acuity pediatric cases, advanced critical care procedures, multidisciplinary specialist support, clinical governance, CME activities, and long‑term career growth.

Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary package.
• Housing and transportation allowance.
• Family benefits where applicable.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave.
• Annual airfare allowance.
• CME support.
• Professional development opportunities.