Specialist / Consultant - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Government Facility

SearchPlus HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Housing allowance

Annual air tickets

Medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Job summary

SearchPlus HR is seeking an experienced Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist/Consultant to join a prestigious government healthcare facility in the UAE. The role focuses on acute pediatric emergencies, stabilisation, and multidisciplinary care for infants, children and adolescents.

Required are a recognised postgraduate qualification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, extensive clinical experience, and active certifications (PALS/BLS/ACLS).

Qualifications

• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
• Specialist or consultant-level clinical experience in pediatrics.
• Experience in pediatric resuscitation and emergency procedures.
• Experience in reputable hospital or tertiary facility.
• Current PALS and BLS; ACLS or equivalents where applicable.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Eligibility for UAE specialist/consultant classification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage pediatric emergencies in infants to adolescents.
• Provide stabilisation, resuscitation and critical care for seriously ill children.
• Manage respiratory distress, seizures, trauma, dehydration and infections.
• Perform emergency procedures: airway management, intubation, access, wound care.
• Coordinate admissions, referrals and transfers to pediatric services.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, intensivists, surgeons and teams.
• Maintain medical records and ensure protocol compliance.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement and CPD.

Skills

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Resuscitation

Critical care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical decision making

Education

UK CCT

American Board

German Board

Australian Board

Western Qualified

Tools

PALS

BLS

ACLS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist / Consultant to join a prestigious government healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialised emergency medical care to infants, children, and adolescents presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and life‑threatening conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients presenting with acute medical and surgical emergencies.
• Provide emergency stabilisation, resuscitation, and critical care for seriously ill or injured children.
• Manage pediatric emergencies, including respiratory distress, seizures, trauma, infections, dehydration, and allergic reactions.
• Perform emergency procedures, including airway management, intubation, vascular access, and wound management, as appropriate.
• Conduct timely patient assessments and prioritise treatment through effective pediatric triage.
• Recognise and manage critically ill neonates, infants, and children within the scope of clinical practice.
• Coordinate admissions, referrals, and transfers to appropriate pediatric specialties.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, pediatric intensivists, surgeons, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with clinical protocols.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous professional development.

• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or equivalent recognised specialty training.
• Relevant specialist or consultant‑level clinical experience.
• Strong expertise in managing acute pediatric medical and trauma cases.
• Experience in pediatric resuscitation and emergency procedures.
• Experience in a reputable hospital or tertiary healthcare facility.
• Current PALS and BLS certifications; ACLS or other relevant certifications as applicable.
• Excellent clinical judgement, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Eligibility for the relevant UAE healthcare authority's specialist/consultant classification, subject to authority assessment.

Preferred Qualifications: UK CCT, Western Qualified, American Board, Australian Board, and German Board qualifications are highly preferred.

• Attractive tax‑free salary package.
• Family accommodation or housing allowance.
• Annual air tickets.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Paid annual leave and other employment benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious government healthcare facility.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.