Pediatric Emergency Specialist – Rapid Critical Care

NMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC in Abu Dhabi seeks a skilled Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to lead emergency care for children in our busy ED. You will diagnose, treat, and coordinate rapid management of acute pediatric conditions, working closely with a team of physicians, nurses, and support staff.

The role requires proficiency in pediatric emergency protocols, fast decision making, and clear communication with families. On-site participation in on-call ED coverage is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose pediatric emergencies in the ED.
• Perform rapid triage, clinical assessment, stabilization, and initiate emergency treatment.
• Manage pediatric emergencies such as respiratory distress, sepsis, shock, seizures, trauma, poisoning, dehydration, and infections.
• Order and interpret investigations including labs, imaging, ECG, and other tests.
• Provide resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support as needed.
• Identify critically ill children and arrange timely admission, transfer, or referral.
• Prescribe medications and treatment plans per guidelines and protocols.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment, prognosis, and follow-up with families.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Collaborate with ED physicians, pediatricians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in handovers, morbidity/mortality reviews, and quality/safety initiatives.
• Support teaching and supervision of junior clinicians.
• Adhere to hospital policies, infection control, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in on-call and ED duties as required.

Job description

NMC in Abu Dhabi seeks a skilled Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to lead emergency care for children in our busy ED. You will diagnose, treat, and coordinate rapid management of acute pediatric conditions, working closely with a team of physicians, nurses, and support staff.

The role requires proficiency in pediatric emergency protocols, fast decision making, and clear communication with families. On-site participation in on-call ED coverage is expected.