Pediatric Radiologist Consultant

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. is seeking a Consultant Pediatric Radiologist to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging for neonates, infants, children and adolescents at SKMC in Abu Dhabi.

The role emphasizes pediatric imaging expertise, patient safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration. You will interpret a broad range of imaging studies (CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy) and provide expert radiology input in complex pediatric cases, while maintaining safety standards and contributing

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology is required.
• Fellowship or subspecialty training in Pediatric Radiology is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret pediatric imaging across modalities (X-ray, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy).
• Provide neonatal to adolescent radiology assessments.
• Optimize protocols by patient age and clinical indication.
• Ensure radiation protection and minimize exposure.
• Perform/supervise pediatric ultrasound and fluoroscopy.
• Deliver timely radiology reports and urgent findings to clinicians.
• Collaborate with pediatricians and subspecialists in MDT meetings.
• Participate in on-call and emergency radiology coverage.

Skills

Pediatric imaging

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Radiation protection

Education

MBBS/MD

Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology

Fellowship in Pediatric Radiology

Tools

CT

MRI

Ultrasound

Fluoroscopy

Job description

The Consultant Pediatric Radiologist will provide high-quality diagnostic imaging services for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. The role requires advanced expertise in pediatric imaging, close multidisciplinary collaboration, and a strong commitment to patient safety, particularly radiation protection and child-centered imaging practices.

The position will contribute to the delivery of specialized pediatric services at SKMC in Abu Dhabi. SKMC has also been recruiting for highly specialized pediatric radiology expertise, including pediatric interventional radiology.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret a broad range of pediatric diagnostic imaging examinations, including:
• Conventional radiography
• CT
• MRI
• Fluoroscopy
• Provide expert radiological assessment for neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients.
• Ensure imaging protocols are optimized according to the patient's age, clinical indication, and condition.
• Apply pediatric-specific radiation protection principles and minimize radiation exposure wherever clinically appropriate.
• Perform or supervise pediatric ultrasound and fluoroscopic procedures within the approved scope of practice.
• Provide timely and accurate radiology reports and communicate urgent or critical findings to the treating clinical team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions and collaborate closely with pediatricians, surgeons, oncologists, emergency physicians, and other pediatric subspecialists.
• Support imaging requirements for complex pediatric cases and provide specialist radiology consultation to referring clinicians.
• Participate in on-call and emergency radiology coverage according to departmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to organizational standards for patient safety and quality.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and departmental governance.
• Contribute to the education and supervision of residents, fellows, junior physicians, radiographers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in academic, research, and continuing medical education activities where applicable.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Recognized specialty qualification or board certification in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Formal fellowship or subspecialty training in Pediatric Radiology is highly preferred.
• Appropriate experience in pediatric imaging across multiple modalities.
• Eligible for or holding an appropriate DOH Abu Dhabi license at Consultant level.
• Strong experience in CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and conventional pediatric imaging.
• Experience working within a tertiary or specialized children's healthcare environment is highly desirable.
• Training or experience in Pediatric Interventional Radiology would be an additional advantage where relevant to the position. SKMC recruitment records show pediatric interventional radiology as a specialist area of interest.
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.