Pediatric Anesthesia Consultant

International Hospitals Recruitment Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Relocation support

Full healthcare coverage

Job summary

International Hospitals Recruitment Inc. is seeking a Consultant in Pediatric Anesthesia to join SEHA Health System in Abu Dhabi. This role involves providing expert anesthesia care for pediatric patients during surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, with an emphasis on teamwork and communication.

The position requires a minimum of two years of experience and relevant certifications from recognized institutions. The role offers an attractive relocation package, tax-free salary, and full healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience post-board/equivalent certification in relevant countries.
• Current and in good standing medical license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia care to pediatric patients.
• Conduct pre-anesthetic assessments and individualize anesthesia plans.
• Manage airway care and ventilation in pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with pediatric surgeons and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Anesthesia management

Pediatric care

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Basic medical degree from recognized institution

Post-qualification certification in Pediatric Anesthesia

Job description

Join SEHA Health System in Abu Dhabi as a Consultant in Pediatric Anesthesia

Why Join this leading Healthcare Institution?

• Specialized Practice – Treat complex pediatric cases
• Innovative Environment – Work with advanced treatment technologies
• Attractive Package – Tax‑free salary, relocation support, and full healthcare coverage

The Consultant in Pediatric Anesthesia provides expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of anesthesia care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents undergoing anesthesia procedures.

Education/Qualification

Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.

• Basic medical degree from recognized institution
• Post‑qualification certification
  • USA: American Board of Anesthesia (ABA)
  • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate in Pediatric Anesthesia (FRCPC)
  • UK and Ireland: GMC/CCST Specialist Register in Pediatric Anesthesia
  • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College in Pediatric Anesthesia (FRACP)

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience post‑board/equivalent certification in Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland (CCST), United Kingdom (CCT) Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden OR Switzerland
• Sub‑Specialties: Minimum of two (2) years of experience post‑sub‑specialty certification in Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, or the UK
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience after obtaining the main specialty qualification in United Kingdom (CESR) Portugal, Spain, or Italy
• Sub‑Specialties: Minimum of four (4) years of experience after obtaining the sub‑specialty qualification in Portugal, Spain, or Italy

License

• Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures
• Conduct thorough pre‑anesthetic assessments, review medical histories, evaluate patient risk factors, and formulate individualized anesthesia plans
• Administer and monitor general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and sedation techniques in accordance with hospital and DOH guidelines
• Manage airway care, ventilation, fluid therapy, pain control, and perioperative hemodynamic stability in pediatric patients
• Provide anesthesia services for elective and emergency procedures across a range of pediatric surgical specialties
• Manage critically ill pediatric patients requiring anesthesia support, including those in intensive care, emergency, and neonatal settings as appropriate
• Respond to emergency situations, including difficult airway management, resuscitation, and perioperative complications
• Monitor patients during the intraoperative and immediate postoperative periods, recognizing and managing anesthesia‑related complications
• Develop and implement postoperative pain management strategies, including multimodal analgesia and regional anesthesia techniques
• Provide consultation services to pediatric inpatient units, emergency departments, intensive care units, neonatal units, and other specialties within the healthcare system
• Work closely with pediatric surgeons, neonatologists, pediatricians, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care
• Communicate clearly with patients’ families regarding anesthesia plans, potential risks, expected outcomes, and postoperative care
• Promote a collaborative, team‑based approach to patient care within a multicultural healthcare environment
• Supervise and support the clinical work of junior doctors, residents, fellows, and medical students
• Provide clinical teaching, case discussions, and mentorship to junior medical staff and trainees
• Participate in peer review, multidisciplinary meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, and performance management activities
• Contribute to the development of anesthesia protocols, clinical pathways, patient safety initiatives, and service improvement programs
• Assist with recruitment, orientation, credentialing, and professional development of medical staff as required
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in accordance with hospital and DOH standards
• Comply with hospital policies, informed consent requirements, patient safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in quality improvement projects, clinical audits, research activities, safety reporting, and incident reviews to support continuous improvement in pediatric anesthesia care