Specialist Pediatric Surgeon

SearchPlus HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Public holidays in UAE

Air ticket provided

Visa sponsorship

Malpractice insurance

Housing allowance

Relocation assistance

End-of-service benefits

Incentives

On-call allowance

Training opportunities

Job summary

SearchPlus HR seeks an experienced Specialist Pediatric Surgeon to provide comprehensive surgical care to infants, children and adolescents in the UAE. You will evaluate conditions, develop treatment plans, perform procedures within privileges, and deliver perioperative care in collaboration with pediatricians, anesthesiologists and neonatologists.

Responsibilities include preoperative counseling, informed consent, postoperative follow-up, and management of imaging and labs.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in General Surgery or an accepted equivalent.
• Recognized specialty qualification/training in Pediatric Surgery.
• Current UAE professional license or eligibility for Specialist licensing.
• Valid BLS certification; PALS or equivalent pediatric life-support may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative assessment and counseling to parents and caregivers.
• Obtain informed consent and explain procedures, risks, benefits and alternatives.
• Perform elective and emergency pediatric surgical procedures as credentialed.
• Provide postoperative care and monitor for complications.
• Coordinate perioperative management with pediatric anesthesia, neonatology, pediatric ICU and other specialties.
• Review and interpret labs, ultrasound, X-ray, CT, MRI and other studies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and pediatric case discussions.
• Provide outpatient consultations and postoperative follow-up.
• Educate parents on postoperative care, medications, wound care, nutrition, and warning signs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records.
• Follow UAE regulations, hospital policies, infection-control procedures and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality-improvement initiatives, CME/CPD activities, and departmental education.
• Support teaching and supervision of residents and junior doctors where applicable.

Education

MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent medical degree

General Surgery

Pediatric Surgery

UAE professional license or eligibility

BLS certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Specialist Pediatric Surgeon to provide comprehensive surgical care to infants, children, and adolescents.

The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating pediatric surgical conditions, developing appropriate treatment plans, performing surgical procedures within their clinical privileges, providing perioperative care, and working collaboratively with pediatricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, intensivists, radiologists, and other specialists.

• Provide appropriate preoperative assessment and counseling to parents and caregivers.
• Obtain informed consent and explain surgical procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives.
• Perform elective and emergency pediatric surgical procedures as appropriately credentialed.
• Provide postoperative care and monitor for complications.
• Coordinate perioperative management with pediatric anesthesia, neonatology, pediatric intensive care, and other relevant specialties.
• Review and interpret relevant laboratory investigations, ultrasound, X-ray, CT, MRI, and other diagnostic studies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and pediatric case discussions.
• Provide outpatient consultations and postoperative follow-up.
• Educate parents and caregivers regarding postoperative care, medications, wound care, nutrition, and warning signs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records.
• Follow UAE healthcare regulations, hospital policies, infection-control procedures, and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality-improvement initiatives, CME/CPD activities, and departmental education.
• Support the teaching and supervision of residents, junior doctors, and other healthcare professionals where applicable.

• MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in General Surgery or an accepted equivalent.
• Recognized specialty qualification/training in Pediatric Surgery.
• Current UAE professional license or eligibility for Specialist licensing.
• Valid BLS certification; PALS or equivalent pediatric life-support certification may be required according to facility policy.

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Medical insurance for the physician and eligible dependents, depending on the employer
• Annual paid leave
• UAE public holidays
• Annual return air ticket
• Visa sponsorship
• Professional malpractice/indemnity insurance
• Housing or housing allowance, depending on the employer
• Relocation assistance, where applicable
• End-of-service benefits according to the employment contract and applicable UAE regulations
• Performance/productivity incentives, where applicable
• On-call allowance, where applicable
• Pediatric surgical training and professional development opportunities