Senior Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist — Dubai

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Transportation allowance

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care for a Dubai-based PICU leadership role. The physician will oversee high-acuity pediatric patients, manage ventilation and life-support, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has Western specialist training, board certification in pediatric critical care, and 3–5 years post-board experience. UAE DHA licensure eligibility is required. Competitive, tax-free remuneration included.

Qualifications

• MD/MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification in Pediatric Intensive Care or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Western specialist training from USA, UK, Canada, or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-board experience in a consultant-level PICU position.
• Expertise in mechanical ventilation and advanced pediatric life-support techniques.
• Experience with ECMO and invasive physiological monitoring is highly desirable.
• Eligibility for DHA licensure in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in the PICU.
• Assess complex medical and surgical presentations requiring advanced pediatric critical care.
• Provide mechanical ventilation and adjust respiratory support as needed.
• Participate in ECMO management where indicated and supported by the facility.
• Perform and supervise invasive monitoring and other advanced PICU procedures.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on diagnosis and multidisciplinary input.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment strategies according to response.
• Respond to acute deterioration and life-threatening pediatric emergencies.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and therapists.
• Lead multidisciplinary PICU rounds and coordinate daily priorities.
• Communicate clearly with parents and families regarding prognosis and plans.
• Supervise junior physicians and contribute to clinical education.
• Support development of evidence-based protocols and standards.

Skills

Pediatric intensive care

Pediatric critical care medicine

Mechanical ventilation

ECMO

Invasive monitoring

Pediatric life support

Airway management

Family-centered care

Clinical education

DHA licensing

Education

MD/MBBS or equivalent

Board Certification in Pediatric Intensive Care

Job description

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care for a Dubai-based PICU leadership role. The physician will oversee high-acuity pediatric patients, manage ventilation and life-support, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has Western specialist training, board certification in pediatric critical care, and 3–5 years post-board experience. UAE DHA licensure eligibility is required. Competitive, tax-free remuneration included.