Specialist Neonatologist - Neonatal Critical Care

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 391,000 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave with airfare

CME support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Specialist Neonatologist in Dubai to lead Neonatal Critical Care for premature and high-risk newborns in a modern NICU. The role requires 3-5 years post-specialization, MBBS plus Neonatology/Pediatrics specialist, fluency in Arabic and English, and eligibility for UAE medical licensing.

You will collaborate with obstetricians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, family-centered care.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification from a recognized institution.
• Specialist qualification in Neonatology or Pediatrics.
• Minimum 3-5 years post-specialization experience in Neonatology.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
• Eligibility for appropriate specialist medical licensing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care for newborn infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and newborn nursery.
• Assess and manage premature infants and critically ill neonates requiring specialist monitoring and treatment.
• Diagnose and treat neonatal respiratory distress, infections, congenital disorders, metabolic abnormalities, and other neonatal medical conditions.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilization during delivery-room and emergency situations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans according to gestational age, diagnosis, clinical condition, and treatment response.
• Monitor respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, nutritional, and metabolic status of hospitalized newborns.
• Interpret laboratory findings, blood gases, imaging, and physiological monitoring data relevant to neonatal care.
• Coordinate respiratory support, nutritional management, medication therapy, and other neonatal interventions.
• Recognize clinical deterioration and initiate timely escalation of treatment.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary NICU rounds and complex neonatal case discussions.
• Support safe transition from intensive care to step-down care, nursery care, discharge, or specialist follow-up.
• Counsel parents regarding neonatal conditions, treatment plans, expected progress, and long-term follow-up requirements.
• Communicate clearly with Arabic-speaking and English-speaking families throughout the neonatal care pathway.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation covering assessments, treatment decisions, procedures, progress, and family discussions.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and continuing medical education.
• Maintain current knowledge of neonatal intensive care practices, resuscitation standards, and evidence-based newborn medicine.

Skills

Neonatology

Neonatal intensive care

Premature infant care

Neonatal resuscitation

Neonatal stabilization

Respiratory distress management

Neonatal infections

Congenital disorders

Newborn assessment

Neonatal emergencies

Arabic patient communication

English patient communication

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Specialist qualification in Neonatology or Pediatrics

Job description

Job Snapshot

Specialist Neonatologist - Neonatal Critical Care

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Physician

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years post-specialization experience

Job Type: Full-time

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

Role Context

Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Specialist Neonatologist - Neonatal Critical Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an Arabic-speaking physician experienced in caring for premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborns.

Allocation Assist Middle East is hiring a specialist with strong expertise in neonatal intensive care, respiratory distress, congenital disorders, neonatal infections, emergency stabilization, resuscitation, family counseling, and multidisciplinary newborn care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care for newborn infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and newborn nursery.
• Assess and manage premature infants and critically ill neonates requiring specialist monitoring and treatment.
• Diagnose and treat neonatal respiratory distress, infections, congenital disorders, metabolic abnormalities, and other neonatal medical conditions.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilization during delivery-room and emergency situations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans according to gestational age, diagnosis, clinical condition, and treatment response.
• Monitor respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, nutritional, and metabolic status of hospitalized newborns.
• Interpret laboratory findings, blood gases, imaging, and physiological monitoring data relevant to neonatal care.
• Coordinate respiratory support, nutritional management, medication therapy, and other neonatal interventions.
• Recognize clinical deterioration and initiate timely escalation of treatment.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary NICU rounds and complex neonatal case discussions.
• Support safe transition from intensive care to step-down care, nursery care, discharge, or specialist follow-up.
• Counsel parents regarding neonatal conditions, treatment plans, expected progress, and long-term follow-up requirements.
• Communicate clearly with Arabic-speaking and English-speaking families throughout the neonatal care pathway.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation covering assessments, treatment decisions, procedures, progress, and family discussions.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and continuing medical education.
• Maintain current knowledge of neonatal intensive care practices, resuscitation standards, and evidence-based newborn medicine.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification from a recognized institution.
• Specialist qualification in Neonatology or Pediatrics from a recognized training program.
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialization experience in Neonatology.
• Strong clinical experience working within a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Demonstrated competence managing premature and critically ill newborns.
• Strong knowledge of neonatal respiratory distress, infections, congenital disorders, and neonatal emergencies.
• Proven experience in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
• Ability to interpret neonatal laboratory, imaging, and monitoring results.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
• Strong communication and family counseling skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary neonatal teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based, and safe neonatal practice.
• Eligibility for appropriate specialist medical licensing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Skills Set

• Neonatology
• Neonatal intensive care
• NICU
• Premature infant care
• Critically ill newborn care
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Neonatal stabilization
• Respiratory distress management
• Neonatal infections
• Congenital disorders
• Newborn assessment
• Neonatal emergencies
• Respiratory support
• Blood gas interpretation
• Neonatal monitoring
• Nutritional management
• Medication management
• Treatment planning
• Newborn nursery care
• Multidisciplinary neonatal care
• Parent counseling
• Arabic patient communication
• English patient communication
• Clinical documentation
• Patient safety
• Clinical governance
• Quality improvement
• Clinical audits
• Continuing medical education

Why Join Us

This position offers an experienced neonatology specialist the opportunity to work within Dubai 's advanced Hospital and Health Care sector while caring for premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns.

The role provides exposure to modern neonatal intensive care facilities, multidisciplinary clinical support, challenging NICU cases, and continued professional development.

The employment package may include competitive tax-free remuneration, comprehensive benefits, medical insurance, annual paid leave with airfare, continuing medical education support, and career development opportunities.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East recruits experienced specialist and consultant physicians for healthcare organizations across the region. Its medical recruitment services connect qualified doctors with hospitals seeking expertise in neonatology, pediatrics, intensive care, and other specialized clinical disciplines.