Specialist Neonatologist - NICU

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Specialist Neonatologist – NICU for a hospital in Dubai, UAE. The role centers on care for premature and critically ill newborns in the NICU, with emphasis on respiratory support, stabilization, and family-centered care.

Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, with strong neonatal assessment and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Specialist qualification in Neonatology or Pediatrics.
• Appropriate professional licensing or eligibility to practice at Specialist level in Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage premature and critically ill neonates in the NICU.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation, stabilization, and emergency interventions when required.
• Develop individualized treatment and care plans according to each newborn's medical needs.
• Closely monitor neonatal patients and make timely clinical decisions.
• Manage ongoing clinical needs of premature and medically complex newborns.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses, and multidisciplinary staff.
• Counsel parents and families regarding neonatal conditions and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Follow healthcare quality, patient-safety, and governance standards.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement.
• Contribute to governance activities to strengthen neonatal care.

Skills

Neonatal assessment

Neonatal resuscitation

Critical-care capabilities

Arabic & English fluency

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Specialist in Neonatology or Pediatrics

Job description

Specialist Neonatologist – NICU Job Snapshot

Role: Specialist Neonatologist – NICU

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Physician

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialization experience in a NICU setting

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Salary: Not disclosed

Position Overview Allocation Assist Middle East is hiring an experienced Specialist Neonatologist – NICU for a Hospital and Health Care opportunity in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on specialized medical care for premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns within a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, along with strong neonatal assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, and critical-care capabilities.

Job Details Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site Role Context The Specialist Neonatologist will provide continuous specialist assessment and management for newborns requiring intensive neonatal care. The position involves rapid clinical decision-making, emergency stabilization, individualized treatment planning, and close multidisciplinary coordination to support safe neonatal outcomes while maintaining a family-centered approach to care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage premature and critically ill neonates in the NICU.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation, stabilization, and emergency interventions when clinically required.
• Develop individualized treatment and care plans according to each newborn 's medical needs.
• Closely monitor neonatal patients and make timely clinical decisions in response to changes in their condition.
• Manage the ongoing clinical needs of premature and medically complex newborns.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate neonatal care.
• Counsel parents and families regarding neonatal conditions, treatment plans, clinical progress, and follow-up requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Follow applicable healthcare quality, patient-safety, and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to governance activities designed to strengthen neonatal care and patient outcomes.
• Promote a safe, supportive, and family-centered NICU environment.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Specialist qualification in Neonatology or Pediatrics.
• Appropriate professional licensing or eligibility to practice at Specialist level in Dubai, UAE.
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialization experience in a NICU setting.
• Proven experience managing premature and critically ill neonates.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
• Strong clinical, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based neonatal care.

Clinical Expertise

• Neonatal intensive care
• Premature newborn management
• Critically ill neonatal care
• Neonatal assessment and diagnosis
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Emergency stabilization
• Individualized neonatal treatment planning
• Continuous clinical monitoring
• Family-centered neonatal care
• Multidisciplinary NICU management
• Neonatal follow-up planning
• Clinical quality and patient safety

Professional Competencies

• Strong neonatal clinical judgment
• Effective decision-making in critical-care situations
• Clear Arabic and English communication
• Compassionate communication with parents and families
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration
• Accurate clinical documentation
• Evidence-based neonatal practice
• Patient-safety awareness
• Quality improvement participation
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity NICU environment

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced Specialist in Neonatology or Pediatrics with substantial NICU exposure and demonstrated competence in caring for premature and critically ill newborns. The position requires Arabic and English fluency, sound clinical judgment, effective multidisciplinary teamwork, and a strong commitment to safe, family-centered neonatal care.