Specialist/Consultant Pediatrician

Astra ProMed; Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah; On-site; AED 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical insurance

Relocation support

Tax-free salary

Job summary

Astra ProMed in Dubai invites a Consultant Paediatrician to join its multidisciplinary clinical team. The role concentrates on delivering high-quality care to infants, children, and adolescents in a modern hospital setting, with access to advanced diagnostics and specialist referrals.

You will work across outpatient and inpatient services, participate in governance and patient safety initiatives, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with neonatology, allergy, and allied health colleagues.

Qualifications

• Certification as a paediatric specialist from recognized boards is required.
• Board certifications from multiple regions are valued.
• MD, DNB, DrNB, FCPS or equivalent qualifications accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive paediatric care for infants, children and adolescents in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Coordinate with neonatology, subspecialists and allied health services as needed.
• Lead preventive paediatric care including immunizations, growth monitoring and developmental screening.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, patient safety and documentation.

Education

American Board Certification in Paediatrics

UK CCT / MRCPCH / FRCPCH

European Board Certification

Royal College Certification, Canada

Australian / New Zealand Fellowship

Arab Board

MD, DNB, DrNB, FCPS, or equivalent recognized specialist qualification

Job description

A reputable healthcare provider in Dubai UAE is expanding its child health and paediatric services and is seeking a qualified Consultant Paediatrician to join its multidisciplinary clinical team The position focuses on delivering high-quality patient-centered medical care to infants children and adolescents within a modern healthcare environment This role offers an opportunity to practice comprehensive paediatrics while working within an integrated healthcare system supported by advanced diagnostics specialist referral services emergency support neonatal care and allied health services

Role Overview Position Consultant and Specialist Paediatrics Location Dubai United Arab Emirates Healthcare Setting Multispecialty Hospital Paediatrics Department Experience Required Minimum 3 years post specialist or board certification

Practice Model Outpatient and inpatient paediatric care with integrated diagnostic and specialist referral support

Key Responsibilities

• Paediatrics Provide comprehensive medical care to infants children and adolescents across outpatient and inpatient settings Assess diagnose and manage acute and chronic paediatric conditions using evidence-based clinical guidelines Conduct detailed medical histories physical examinations growth assessments developmental evaluations and diagnostic reviews Manage common paediatric conditions including respiratory infections asthma allergies gastrointestinal disorders fever infectious diseases nutritional concerns endocrine concerns and childhood chronic illnesses Provide preventive paediatric care including immunizations newborn checks growth monitoring developmental screening and wellness assessments Identify and manage developmental delays behavioural concerns feeding issues and child health risk factors Develop individualized treatment plans and ensure appropriate follow-up for continuity of care Provide parental counseling on nutrition breastfeeding sleep vaccination child safety lifestyle growth and disease prevention Coordinate referrals to paediatric subspecialists neonatologists surgeons allied healthcare professionals and diagnostic services when required Support emergency assessment and stabilization of paediatric patients when needed in line with hospital protocols and scope of practice Work closely with nursing teams emergency physicians neonatology teams family medicine physicians and allied health professionals to ensure integrated care Maintain accurate electronic medical records clinical documentation consent forms and follow-up plans in accordance with regulatory requirements Participate in clinical governance activities quality improvement initiatives patient safety programs infection control practices and departmental audits Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations child safeguarding standards ethical medical practice and hospital policies

Compensation

• Competitive tax-free physician salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Housing allowance or accommodation support
• Comprehensive family medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity and malpractice coverage
• Continuing Medical Education support
• Career progression within a premium healthcare network

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive paediatric healthcare services with a strong focus on preventive medicine, child development, acute illness management, chronic disease care, family education, and long-term child wellness.

Qualifications Required

• American Board Certification in Paediatrics
• UK CCT / MRCPCH / FRCPCH
• European Board Certification
• Royal College Certification, Canada
• Australian / New Zealand Fellowship
• Arab Board
• MD, DNB, DrNB, FCPS, or equivalent recognized specialist qualification

Licensing & Relocation Support

• Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
• DataFlow and credential verification support
• Visa processing assistance
• Relocation support for physician and family

A dedicated onboarding framework ensures a smooth transition into clinical practice in the UAE, allowing physicians to build a rewarding long-term career while delivering exceptional paediatric care within a reputable healthcare network.