Lead PICU Consultant — Advanced Pediatric Critical Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Transportation allowance

Relocation support

Family medical insurance

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is assisting a top-tier hospital in Dubai to recruit a Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care to lead its state-of-the-art PICU. You will manage critically ill pediatric patients using advanced life-saving interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an MD or equivalent, board certification in PICU, Western training, 3–5 years post-board experience, and DHA licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree 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.
• 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

Leadership

Communication

Family-centered care

Mentoring

Clinical education

Education

MD or equivalent medical degree

Board certification in Pediatric Intensive Care / Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

DHA licensure eligibility (Dubai)

Tools

ECMO

Invasive monitoring

Mechanical ventilation

Job description

Allocation Assist Middle East is assisting a top-tier hospital in Dubai to recruit a Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care to lead its state-of-the-art PICU. You will manage critically ill pediatric patients using advanced life-saving interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an MD or equivalent, board certification in PICU, Western training, 3–5 years post-board experience, and DHA licensure eligibility.