Specialist - Neonatal Intensive Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Specialist in Neonatal Intensive Care in Dubai to lead care for premature and critically ill newborns. The role requires neonatal stabilization, resuscitation, nutrition, and family counselling within a multidisciplinary team in a modern NICU.

Ideal candidates hold MBBS, a Neonatology or Pediatrics specialty, and UAE licensing with 3–5 years NICU experience. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential for family communication and interdepartmental

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent qualification required.
• Specialist qualification in Neonatology or Pediatrics.
• Valid UAE professional license or eligibility.
• Minimum 3–5 years post-specialization NICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage premature and critically ill neonates in NICU.
• Assess neonates with respiratory, infectious, metabolic, or neurological issues.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilization in delivery room/NICU.
• Provide monitoring and treatment for high-dependency care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on gestational age and condition.
• Coordinate care with obstetricians, nurses, and specialists.
• Counsel families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and discharge plans.

Skills

Neonatal intensive care

NICU

Neonatology

Pediatric medicine

Premature infant care

Critical neonatal care

Neonatal resuscitation

Newborn stabilization

Respiratory support

Neonatal ventilation

Oxygen therapy

Neonatal infection management

Neonatal nutrition

Fluid and electrolyte management

Low-birth-weight infant care

High-risk newborn management

Delivery room resuscitation

Emergency neonatal care

Growth monitoring

Developmental follow-up

Family counselling

Arabic communication

English communication

Multidisciplinary neonatal care

Clinical documentation

Infection control

Medication safety

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Specialist qualification in Neonatology, Pediatrics

Valid UAE professional license

3–5 years NICU experience

Job description

Specialist - Neonatal Intensive Care Job Snapshot

Role: Specialist - Neonatal Intensive Care

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Physician

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years post-specialization NICU experience

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Specialist - Neonatal Intensive Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an Arabic-speaking physician experienced in managing premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns. Allocation Assist Middle East is hiring a NICU specialist with strong expertise in neonatal stabilization, resuscitation, intensive care management, family counselling, and multidisciplinary coordination within an advanced neonatal care environment.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Physician

Salary: 35000-50000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Specialist - Neonatal Intensive Care will provide continuous medical management for premature and critically ill newborns requiring specialized monitoring, respiratory support, nutritional management, emergency intervention, and developmental follow-up. The role requires rapid clinical decision-making and close collaboration with obstetricians, pediatricians, neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists. Fluency in Arabic and English is central to supporting clear communication with families during complex and sensitive neonatal care.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage premature and critically ill neonates admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Assess newborns presenting with respiratory, infectious, metabolic, neurological, cardiovascular, and feeding-related complications.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and immediate stabilization during delivery room and NICU emergencies.
• Provide ongoing monitoring and treatment for infants requiring intensive or high-dependency neonatal care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on gestational age, birth weight, diagnosis, clinical condition, and response to therapy.
• Support respiratory management for newborns requiring oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation, or other neonatal respiratory interventions.
• Monitor fluid balance, electrolytes, glucose, nutrition, and growth in premature and medically complex infants.
• Recognize clinical deterioration promptly and initiate appropriate emergency management.
• Coordinate care with obstetricians and maternity teams for anticipated high-risk deliveries.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, neonatologists, pediatric subspecialists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions regarding complex neonatal cases and long-term care planning.
• Counsel parents and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, NICU progress, and expected follow-up needs.
• Provide clear education about feeding, medication, infection prevention, developmental monitoring, and discharge planning.
• Communicate effectively in Arabic and English with families and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate neonatal progress notes, treatment records, resuscitation documentation, discharge summaries, and follow-up plans.
• Follow hospital protocols for neonatal medication safety, infection prevention, clinical governance, and patient identification.
• Participate in neonatal morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical audits, and quality improvement activities.
• Support evidence-based improvements in NICU workflows, neonatal safety, and patient outcomes.
• Maintain current knowledge of neonatal resuscitation, premature infant care, intensive care practices, and pediatric clinical guidelines.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS or an equivalent recognized medical qualification.
• Specialist qualification in Neonatology, Pediatrics, or an appropriately related pediatric specialty.
• Valid UAE professional license or eligibility for appropriate specialist licensing.
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialization experience working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Strong experience managing premature, low-birth-weight, and critically ill newborns.
• Competence in neonatal resuscitation, stabilization, and emergency management.
• Strong understanding of respiratory support, nutrition, infection management, and developmental care for neonates.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary maternity and pediatric services.
• Ability to respond confidently to rapidly changing clinical conditions in high-acuity neonatal patients.
• Strong family counselling skills and sensitivity when communicating difficult clinical information.
• Fluency in Arabic is essential.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Ability to work effectively within a multicultural healthcare environment.
• Commitment to evidence-based neonatal care, clinical governance, and continuous professional development.

Skills Set

• Neonatal intensive care
• NICU
• Neonatology
• Pediatric medicine
• Premature infant care
• Critical neonatal care
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Newborn stabilization
• Respiratory support
• Neonatal ventilation
• Oxygen therapy
• Neonatal infection management
• Neonatal nutrition
• Fluid and electrolyte management
• Low-birth-weight infant care
• High-risk newborn management
• Delivery room resuscitation
• Emergency neonatal care
• Growth monitoring
• Developmental follow-up
• Family counselling
• Arabic communication
• English communication
• Multidisciplinary neonatal care
• Clinical documentation
• Infection control
• Medication safety
• Clinical governance
• Quality improvement
• Patient safety

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers an experienced NICU specialist the chance to work within Dubai 's advanced Hospital and Health Care sector while caring for some of the most vulnerable neonatal patients. The role provides exposure to high-acuity newborn care, multidisciplinary pediatric services, modern intensive care practices, quality improvement initiatives, and continued professional development. Arabic-speaking clinicians can also make a direct contribution to family communication and continuity of care in a diverse patient population.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare organizations across the UAE and wider Middle East by recruiting experienced consultant and specialist physicians for high-demand clinical positions. The company works with hospitals and specialist medical facilities seeking qualified professionals in neonatology, pediatrics, intensive care, and other advanced medical specialties.