Specialist NICU - Neonatal Critical Care

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

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Specialist NICU physician to care for premature and critically ill newborns in Dubai's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The role emphasizes resuscitation, stabilization, individualized plans, and family counseling within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Neonatology or Pediatrics specialization, 3–5 years NICU experience, and strong Arabic-English bilingual communication.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification from a recognized institution.
• Specialist qualification in Neonatology, Pediatrics, or another recognized pathway relevant to neonatal intensive care.
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialization experience in a NICU environment.
• Strong clinical experience managing premature and critically ill newborns.
• Demonstrated competence in neonatal resuscitation and emergency stabilization.
• Ability to develop and monitor individualized neonatal treatment plans.
• Strong multidisciplinary communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
• Excellent family counseling and interpersonal communication ability.
• Commitment to evidence-based neonatal care, patient safety, and clinical quality.
• Eligibility for appropriate specialist medical licensing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage premature and critically ill newborns in the NICU.
• Recognize deterioration and initiate stabilization and emergency treatment.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation according to protocols.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on gestational age and condition.
• Monitor respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, and nutritional status.
• Manage infections, respiratory issues, feeding difficulties, and other NICU concerns.
• Review lab results, imaging, and monitoring data to guide care.
• Coordinate care with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses, and therapists.
• Support safe transition from intensive care to step-down or follow-up.
• Counsel families regarding diagnosis, treatment, progress and outcomes.
• Maintain clear documentation of assessments and decisions.
• Participate in NICU rounds and case reviews.
• Contribute to governance, safety programs, and quality improvement.
• Stay updated on neonatal care standards and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Neonatal intensive care

NICU

Neonatology

Premature infant care

Critical Neonatal care

Neonatal resuscitation

Neonatal stabilization

Respiratory monitoring

Neonatal infection management

Nutritional support

Feeding management

Multidisciplinary neonatal care

Family counseling

Arabic patient communication

Clinical documentation

Patient safety

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Specialist qualification in Neonatology or Pediatrics

Tools

Job description

Specialist NICU - Neonatal Critical Care Job Snapshot Role: Specialist NICU - Neonatal Critical 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 NICU - 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 medically complex newborns. Allocation Assist Middle East is hiring a neonatal specialist with expertise in neonatal resuscitation, stabilization, intensive monitoring, individualized treatment planning, family counseling, and multidisciplinary newborn care within a modern Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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 NICU physician will provide continuous medical care for premature newborns and neonates requiring intensive monitoring, respiratory support, emergency stabilization, and treatment of complex neonatal conditions. The role requires close coordination with obstetricians, pediatricians, neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists involved in newborn care. Strong Arabic and English communication skills will also support clear family counseling during emotionally challenging periods of neonatal treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage premature and critically ill newborns admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Recognize neonatal deterioration and initiate appropriate stabilization and emergency treatment.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation according to established clinical protocols.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on gestational age, diagnosis, clinical condition, and response to therapy.
• Monitor respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, and nutritional status of NICU patients.
• Manage neonatal infections, respiratory complications, feeding difficulties, and other common intensive care concerns.
• Review laboratory findings, imaging, blood gases, and physiological monitoring data to guide treatment decisions.
• Coordinate care with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Support safe transition from intensive care to step-down care, discharge, or specialist follow-up when appropriate.
• Counsel parents and families regarding neonatal diagnosis, treatment, progress, expected outcomes, and follow-up requirements.
• Provide culturally sensitive communication in Arabic and English.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation covering assessment findings, treatment decisions, progress, and family discussions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary NICU rounds and complex case reviews.
• Contribute to clinical governance, patient safety programs, quality improvement initiatives, and neonatal service development.
• Maintain current knowledge of neonatal intensive care standards and evidence-based treatment practices.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification from a recognized institution.
• Specialist qualification in Neonatology, Pediatrics, or another recognized pathway relevant to neonatal intensive care.
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialization experience in a NICU environment.
• Strong clinical experience managing premature and critically ill newborns.
• Demonstrated competence in neonatal resuscitation and emergency stabilization.
• Ability to develop and monitor individualized neonatal treatment plans.
• Strong multidisciplinary communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
• Excellent family counseling and interpersonal communication ability.
• Commitment to evidence-based neonatal care, patient safety, and clinical quality.
• Eligibility for appropriate specialist medical licensing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Skills Set

• Neonatal intensive care
• NICU
• Neonatology
• Premature infant care
• Critically ill newborn care
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Neonatal stabilization
• Respiratory monitoring
• Neonatal emergency care
• Newborn assessment
• Treatment planning
• Physiological monitoring
• Blood gas interpretation
• Neonatal infection management
• Nutritional support
• Feeding management
• Multidisciplinary neonatal care
• Family counseling
• Arabic patient communication
• Clinical documentation
• Patient safety
• Clinical governance
• Quality improvement
• Neonatal follow-up
• Evidence-based neonatal care

Why Join Us

This position offers an experienced neonatal specialist the opportunity to work within Dubai 's advanced Hospital and Health Care sector while caring for premature and critically ill newborns in a modern intensive care environment. The role provides exposure to complex neonatal cases, multidisciplinary care, family-centered practice, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and professional development. It is particularly suitable for an Arabic-speaking specialist seeking to expand clinical experience in neonatal critical care within a diverse healthcare setting.

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.