Neonatologist Specialist in UAE

Talentspoc; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Talentspoc in Dubai is seeking an experienced Specialist Neonatologist to deliver expert care to newborns, including premature and high-risk infants. The role emphasizes NICU management, stabilization, diagnosis, and follow-up.

The ideal candidate will have strong NICU experience, excellent clinical judgment and teamwork, and will coordinate with obstetricians, nurses, and other specialists. UAE healthcare standards and ongoing medical education are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics and/or Neonatology (MD, DNB, MRCPCH, Arab Board or equivalent).
• Relevant Neonatology subspecialty training/fellowship where applicable.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant post-specialization clinical experience preferred.
• Strong NICU experience and neonatal critical-care skills.
• Current NRP certification is highly desirable.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborns.
• Assess and manage neonates with respiratory distress, sepsis, jaundice, birth asphyxia, congenital abnormalities, and metabolic disorders.
• Provide neonatal resuscitation and stabilization in delivery rooms and emergency situations.
• Manage infants requiring mechanical ventilation, CPAP, oxygen therapy, and other respiratory support.
• Monitor and manage critically ill neonates in the NICU.
• Interpret laboratory investigations, blood gases, imaging, and other neonatal diagnostic tests.
• Manage feeding, nutrition, fluid and electrolyte balance, and growth of premature and critically ill infants.
• Provide care for low-birth-weight and extremely premature babies.
• Identify and manage neonatal complications and coordinate specialist referrals when required.
• Work closely with obstetricians, pediatric surgeons, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Counsel parents regarding the baby's condition, treatment plan, prognosis, and follow-up requirements.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with UAE healthcare standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement programs, teaching, and continuing medical education.

Skills

NICU experience

Neonatal stabilization

Neonatal resuscitation

Team collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics/Neonatology (MD, DNB, MRCPCH, Arab Board)

Job description

Our leading healthcare facility is looking for an experienced Specialist Neonatologist to provide specialized medical care to newborns, including premature, critically ill, and high-risk infants. The ideal candidate should have strong NICU experience and expertise in neonatal stabilization, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborns.
• Assess and manage neonates with respiratory distress, sepsis, jaundice, birth asphyxia, congenital abnormalities, and metabolic disorders.
• Provide neonatal resuscitation and stabilization in delivery rooms and emergency situations.
• Manage infants requiring mechanical ventilation, CPAP, oxygen therapy, and other respiratory support.
• Monitor and manage critically ill neonates in the NICU.
• Interpret laboratory investigations, blood gases, imaging, and other neonatal diagnostic tests.
• Manage feeding, nutrition, fluid and electrolyte balance, and growth of premature and critically ill infants.
• Provide care for low-birth-weight and extremely premature babies.
• Identify and manage neonatal complications and coordinate specialist referrals when required.
• Work closely with obstetricians, pediatric surgeons, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Counsel parents regarding the baby's condition, treatment plan, prognosis, and follow-up requirements.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with UAE healthcare standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement programs, teaching, and continuing medical education.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics and/or Neonatology such as MD, DNB, MRCPCH, Arab Board, or equivalent.
• Relevant Neonatology subspecialty training/fellowship where applicable.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant post-specialization clinical experience preferred.
• Strong NICU experience and neonatal critical-care skills.
• Current NRP certification is highly desirable.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus