Head of Pediatrics Department

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Housing and transportation allowances

Family sponsorship and education support

Opportunities for professional development and CME

Leadership role in a prestigious healthcare institution

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Head of Pediatrics Department in Dubai, UAE. This senior leadership role involves overseeing pediatric services, ensuring clinical excellence, and managing multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a medical degree specializing in Pediatrics, have at least 10 years of clinical experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of clinical experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Proven experience managing pediatric services in tertiary or academic healthcare settings.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with GCC healthcare systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Pediatric Department to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Oversee clinical operations, service development, and departmental performance.
• Supervise consultants, specialists, and junior medical staff.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, regulations, and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on budgeting, resource planning, and quality initiatives.
• Promote research, continuous education, and professional development within the department.
• Engage in community outreach and patient education programs.
• Represent the department in committees and external professional forums.

Skills

Pediatric clinical leadership and management

Strategic planning and service development

Multidisciplinary team coordination

Clinical governance and compliance

Budgeting and resource management

Teaching and mentoring

Research and quality improvement

Education

Medical degree with specialization in Pediatrics

American Board Certification in Pediatrics

Job description

Head of Pediatrics Department

Location: Dubai, UAE.

Country: UAE; City: Dubai; Industry: Hospital and Health Care; Function: Medical Practitioner; Salary: 90,000-120,000.

Overview

Head of Pediatrics Department role in Dubai, UAE within the Hospital and Health Care industry offers a senior leadership opportunity to oversee pediatric services, drive clinical excellence, and manage multidisciplinary teams in a high‑performing healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Pediatric Department to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care.
• Oversee clinical operations, service development, and departmental performance.
• Supervise consultants, specialists, and junior medical staff.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, regulations, and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on budgeting, resource planning, and quality initiatives.
• Promote research, continuous education, and professional development within the department.
• Engage in community outreach and patient education programs.
• Represent the department in committees and external professional forums.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree with specialization in Pediatrics.
• American Board Certification in Pediatrics.
• Minimum 10 years of clinical experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Proven experience managing pediatric services in tertiary or academic healthcare settings.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with GCC healthcare systems is advantageous.

Skills Set

• Pediatric clinical leadership and management.
• Strategic planning and service development.
• Multidisciplinary team coordination.
• Clinical governance and compliance.
• Budgeting and resource management.
• Teaching and mentoring.
• Research and quality improvement.

Why Join Us

• Competitive tax‑free salary with leadership‑level benefits.
• Housing and transportation allowances.
• Family sponsorship and education support.
• Opportunities for professional development and CME.
• Leadership role in a prestigious healthcare institution.