Specialist Consultant Pediatric Surgeon - Government Facility UAE

SearchPlus HR Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Air tickets

Medical insurance

Annual leave

End-of-service benefits

Family benefits

Job summary

SearchPlus HR Consultancy is recruiting a Pediatric Surgeon for a leading government healthcare facility in the UAE. The role involves treating newborns to adolescents, handling congenital and common pediatric surgical conditions, and emergencies within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should hold a recognized medical degree and a postgraduate pediatric surgery qualification, with Western board credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized degree.
• Postgraduate qualification in Pediatric Surgery.
• UK/CCST/Board/Canadian/Australian/SA boards or equivalent recognized qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage congenital and acquired pediatric surgical conditions.
• Perform pediatric surgical procedures according to specialty and scope of practice.
• Handle pediatric surgical emergencies and coordinate urgent interventions.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care and long-term follow-up.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, and ICU teams.
• Explain treatment plans, risks, and recovery expectations to families.
• Maintain medical records and ensure infection-control standards.

Job description

Job Description:

A leading government healthcare facility in the UAE is seeking a qualified and experienced Pediatric Surgeon to join its surgical team. The successful candidate will provide specialized surgical care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents, managing congenital abnormalities, pediatric surgical conditions, and emergency cases. Candidates with recognized specialist qualifications, strong surgical expertise, and a commitment to high-quality patient-centered care are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and surgically manage congenital abnormalities and acquired surgical conditions in infants and children.
• Perform pediatric surgical procedures according to the candidate’s specialty, training, and approved scope of practice.
• Manage pediatric surgical emergencies and coordinate urgent interventions when required.
• Provide preoperative assessments, postoperative care, and long-term follow-up.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, and intensive care teams.
• Communicate treatment plans, surgical risks, and recovery expectations clearly to parents and caregivers.
• Monitor patient outcomes and manage postoperative complications.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with hospital protocols, patient safety standards, and infection-control requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, clinical audits, teaching, and continuing medical education.

• Recognized medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent).
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatric Surgery.
• Western qualifications preferred, including UK CCT/CCST, American Board, Canadian Board, Australian Board, South African Board, or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification.
• Relevant post-specialization experience appropriate to the Specialist or Consultant position.
• Demonstrated expertise in pediatric surgical procedures and the management of complex pediatric cases.
• Strong clinical judgment, surgical skills, and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Competitive tax‑free salary package.
• Accommodation or housing allowance.
• Annual return air ticket.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Paid annual leave.
• End‑of‑service benefits.
• Family benefits, subject to employer policy.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.