Specialist NICU - Arabic Speaking Neonatal Care

Allocation Assist; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks an experienced Arabic-speaking Specialist NICU for a leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role requires post-specialization NICU experience and DOH licensing. You will deliver specialized neonatal care in a state-of-the-art NICU, collaborating with obstetricians, pediatricians and nurses.

Fluency in Arabic and English is essential. This is an on-site, full-time position in Abu Dhabi with a focus on high-quality neonatal outcomes.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent recognized medical qualification.
• Specialist qualification in Neonatology or Pediatrics.
• Valid DOH medical license or eligibility in Abu Dhabi.
• 3–5 years post-specialization NICU experience.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage premature and critically ill newborns in the NICU.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for neonates.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians and neonatal nurses.
• Maintain accurate neonatal clinical records and documentation.

Skills

Neonatal clinical care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical decision making

Emergency resuscitation

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Specialist Neonatology or Pediatrics

Job description

Specialist NICU - Arabic Speaking Neonatal Care Job Snapshot - Role: Specialist NICU - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - 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

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Arabic-speaking Specialist NICU for a leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will provide specialized medical care to premature, critically ill and medically vulnerable newborns within a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This position requires expertise in neonatal assessment, resuscitation, stabilization and ongoing intensive care management. The Specialist will develop individualized treatment plans, monitor newborns closely and make timely clinical decisions to support safe and effective neonatal care. Working alongside obstetricians, pediatricians, neonatal nurses and other healthcare professionals, the successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary treatment planning and family-centered care. Applicants must hold a recognized specialist qualification in Neonatology or Pediatrics, have relevant post-specialization NICU experience and meet the applicable Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DOH) licensing requirements. Fluency in both Arabic and English is essential.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - 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

Key Responsibilities

• Neonatal Intensive Care Management
  • Assess, diagnose and manage premature and critically ill newborns admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • Conduct comprehensive neonatal examinations and evaluate each patient 's clinical condition.
  • Identify medical concerns requiring specialized neonatal intensive care.
  • Develop individualized treatment and care plans based on clinical assessments and patient needs.
  • Provide ongoing medical management for newborns requiring intensive monitoring and specialist intervention.
  • Evaluate responses to treatment and adjust clinical management plans when necessary.
  • Make timely clinical decisions based on changes in neonatal condition.
  • Deliver evidence-based neonatal care with a strong focus on patient safety and clinical outcomes.
• Neonatal Resuscitation and Emergency Care
  • Perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilization when clinically indicated.
  • Assess newborns requiring urgent medical attention or emergency intervention.
  • Provide appropriate clinical management during neonatal emergencies.
  • Apply established neonatal resuscitation and stabilization practices.
  • Monitor patient responses during emergency treatment and stabilization.
  • Coordinate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team during critical clinical situations.
  • Maintain readiness to respond to changes in the condition of critically ill newborns.
• Individualized Treatment and Clinical Monitoring
  • Establish appropriate treatment goals for newborns receiving intensive care.
  • Develop care plans that reflect individual clinical findings and medical requirements.
  • Monitor neonatal patients closely throughout their NICU admission.
  • Review relevant clinical observations and investigation findings.
  • Evaluate treatment effectiveness and modify management plans when required.
  • Maintain continuity of medical care through effective clinical communication.
  • Support timely decision-making and coordinated treatment delivery.
• Multidisciplinary Neonatal Care
  • Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, neonatal nurses and other healthcare professionals.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary discussions concerning neonatal patient management.
  • Coordinate clinical treatment plans with relevant medical and nursing teams.
  • Provide specialist input on the assessment and management of critically ill newborns.
  • Maintain effective communication between healthcare professionals involved in neonatal care.
  • Support an integrated approach to managing complex neonatal conditions.
  • Promote collaborative clinical decision-making to improve neonatal outcomes.
• Parent Counselling and Family Education
  • Communicate neonatal diagnoses, treatment plans and clinical progress to parents and families.
  • Explain relevant medical information in clear and understandable language.
  • Provide guidance regarding neonatal conditions and ongoing care requirements.
  • Educate parents about recommended follow-up care.
  • Address family questions and concerns with sensitivity and professionalism.
  • Encourage appropriate family involvement in the newborn 's care.
  • Support a compassionate and family-centered NICU environment.
  • Communicate effectively with Arabic-speaking and English-speaking families.
• Clinical Documentation and Healthcare Compliance
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive neonatal clinical records.
  • Document patient assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans and clinical progress.
  • Record relevant medical interventions and changes in patient condition.
  • Ensure clinical documentation complies with applicable healthcare standards.
  • Follow relevant hospital policies and professional medical requirements.
  • Maintain appropriate communication and documentation during clinical handovers.
  • Uphold patient confidentiality and professional responsibilities.
  • Support consistent standards of clinical quality and patient safety.
• Clinical Quality and Governance
  • Participate in neonatal care quality improvement initiatives.
  • Contribute to clinical audits and departmental governance activities.
  • Support the implementation of evidence-based neonatal care practices.
  • Identify opportunities to improve clinical processes and patient outcomes.
  • Participate in professional discussions relating to neonatal service quality.
  • Maintain awareness of relevant developments in neonatal medicine.
  • Contribute to a safe, supportive and professionally accountable clinical environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Medical Education
  • MBBS or equivalent recognized medical qualification.
  • Specialist qualification in Neonatology or Pediatrics.
• Medical Licensing
  • Valid Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DOH) medical license or Eligibility Letter, or eligibility to obtain the applicable authorization.
  • Ability to meet the relevant professional licensing requirements for specialist medical practice in Abu Dhabi.
• Professional Experience
  • Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialization clinical experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • Proven experience managing premature and critically ill newborns.
  • Experience providing specialized neonatal assessment and medical management.
  • Practical experience in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
  • Ability to develop individualized neonatal treatment plans.
  • Experience monitoring high-acuity newborns and responding to changes in clinical condition.
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary neonatal healthcare teams.
• Required Clinical Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong knowledge of neonatal intensive care medicine.
  • Expertise in the assessment and management of premature newborns.
  • Clinical experience managing critically ill neonates.
  • Proficiency in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
  • Ability to recognize and respond to neonatal emergencies.
  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic decision-making skills.
  • Ability to monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans.
  • Understanding of evidence-based neonatal care practices.
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical safety and medical care.
• Language Requirements
  • Fluency in Arabic is essential.
  • Fluency in English is essential.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients ' families and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in both languages.
• Professional Competencies
  • Strong clinical judgement and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective multidisciplinary teamwork and coordination.
  • Ability to make timely clinical decisions in demanding neonatal care situations.
  • Compassionate and family-centered approach to newborn care.
  • Strong organizational and clinical documentation skills.
  • Professionalism and sensitivity when communicating with parents and caregivers.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment.
  • Commitment to continuous clinical improvement and evidence-based practice.
  • Dedication to patient safety and high-quality neonatal care.

Work Environment The successful candidate will work within a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at a leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position involves the assessment, treatment and ongoing monitoring of premature and critically ill newborns in a multidisciplinary clinical setting. The healthcare environment emphasizes specialist neonatal care, coordinated medical management, professional collaboration and compassionate support for newborns and their families.