Specialist / Consultant Pediatrician - Leading Healthcare Facility, UAE

SearchPlus HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 404,000 - 551,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Accommodation

Annual air ticket

Medical insurance

Paid annual leave

End-of-service benefits

CME opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

SearchPlus HR is assisting a leading UAE healthcare facility to recruit Specialist and Consultant Pediatricians for its dedicated pediatric department. You will diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses in infants, children and adolescents, and coordinate with subspecialists to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care.

Applicants should hold MBBS/MD with a recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics; Western credentials are preferred (UK CCST/CCT, American/Canadian/Australian boards).

Qualifications

• Recognized medical degree in pediatrics or equivalent.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics.
• Western qualifications preferred (e.g. UK CCT/CCST, American/Canadian/Australian boards).
• Strong diagnostic, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions.
• Conduct pediatric examinations and develop treatment plans.
• Monitor growth, nutrition, immunization, and development.
• Manage common and complex pediatric illnesses.
• Provide initial stabilization in emergencies and coordinate with subspecialists.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and imaging.
• Counsel families on child health and preventive care.
• Maintain medical records and participate in audits and CME.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Evidence-based care

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics

Job description

A leading healthcare facility in the UAE is seeking qualified and experienced Specialist / Consultant Pediatricians to join its pediatric department. The successful candidates will provide comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents, including the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pediatric illnesses. Candidates with recognized Western qualifications and strong clinical experience are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.
• Conduct comprehensive pediatric examinations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor child growth, development, nutrition, and immunization requirements.
• Manage common childhood illnesses, infections, and complex pediatric conditions within the scope of practice.
• Recognize medical emergencies and provide appropriate initial stabilization and treatment.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic investigations.
• Counsel parents and caregivers on child health, nutrition, preventive care, and developmental milestones.
• Coordinate with pediatric subspecialists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams when required.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with clinical guidelines and patient safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and continuing professional development.

• Recognized medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent).
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics.
• For Consultant positions, appropriate advanced specialist qualifications and relevant post-specialization experience.
• Western qualifications preferred, such as UK CCT/CCST, American Board, Canadian Board, Australian Board, South African Board, or equivalent internationally recognized qualifications.
• Relevant clinical experience in general pediatrics, including the assessment and management of childhood illnesses.
• Excellent diagnostic, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.

• 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.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.