Specialist Consultant - Pediatric Surgery - Government Facility

SearchPlus HR Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Accommodation

Annual air ticket

Medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Family benefits

Career development

Government hospital environment

Job summary

SearchPlus HR Consultancy is seeking a Specialist/Consultant in Pediatric Surgery for a leading government healthcare facility in the UAE. You will provide surgical care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves pre-operative planning, complex pediatric procedures, and post-operative care, with emphasis on patient safety, teaching, audits, and continuous medical education.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Pediatric Surgery / Paediatric Surgery.
• Specialist or Consultant-level clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage pediatric surgical conditions from infancy to adolescence.
• Perform elective and emergency pediatric surgeries, including minimally invasive procedures.
• Manage congenital, gastrointestinal, abdominal, and other pediatric conditions.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Family communication

Pediatric surgery skills

Education

Medical degree

Postgraduate in Pediatric Surgery

Job description

Job Description:

A leading Government Healthcare Facility in the UAE is seeking an experienced Specialist / Consultant – Pediatric Surgery to join its specialized surgical team.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents, managing a broad spectrum of congenital, developmental, and acquired surgical conditions. The role offers an opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary hospital environment with access to advanced surgical and critical care services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage pediatric surgical conditions from infancy through adolescence.
• Perform elective and emergency pediatric surgical procedures, including minimally invasive procedures where appropriate.
• Manage congenital anomalies, gastrointestinal conditions, abdominal disorders, and other pediatric surgical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative assessment and develop individualized surgical plans.
• Deliver appropriate post-operative care and monitor patients for complications.
• Participate in neonatal and pediatric emergency surgical care when required.
• Work closely with neonatologists, pediatricians, anesthetists, intensivists, radiologists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to patient-safety and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, teaching, quality improvement, and continuing medical education.

Requirements

• Medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatric Surgery / Paediatric Surgery.
• Relevant Specialist or Consultant-level clinical experience.
• Candidates with UK CCT, Western qualifications, American Board, Australian Board, or German Board are encouraged to apply.
• Strong experience in pediatric and neonatal surgical procedures.
• Experience in minimally invasive pediatric surgery is desirable.
• Excellent clinical judgment, surgical skills, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Previous experience in a tertiary, teaching, or government hospital is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Accommodation or housing allowance.
• Annual air ticket.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Paid annual leave.
• Family benefits, subject to employer policy.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a well-established government healthcare environment.