Pediatric ER & Inpatient Specialist

Apex Health; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Health in Doha is seeking a Specialist in Pediatrics to provide comprehensive care for infants, children and adolescents across the ER, inpatient units and general wards.

Responsibilities include stabilizing acutely ill patients, coordinating transfers, discharging or admitting patients, and leading daily rounds with a multidisciplinary team. Requires MBBS/MD, pediatric board certification and MoPH licensing eligibility.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Postgraduate training in Pediatrics; board certification.
• Eligibility for Qatar MoPH – DHP Specialist licensing.
• Post-specialization pediatrics experience as per DHP requirements.
• Experience in general pediatrics inpatient and emergency care.
• Current BLS; PALS/APLS preferred.
• English fluency; Arabic an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage acute and general pediatric conditions in the Emergency Department.
• Stabilize and manage emergencies; coordinate escalation or transfer as needed.
• Determine disposition from ER: discharge, observation, admission or referral.
• Manage inpatients in pediatric wards with daily assessment and plans.
• Conduct ward rounds and review progress, meds, plans.
• Treat common pediatric illnesses across respiratory, GI, infectious, neuro, etc.
• Recognize deterioration and initiate emergency measures.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other tests.
• Prescribe medications per dosing standards and hospital policy.
• Provide discharge planning and follow-up instructions to families.
• Participate in on-call, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Collaborate with EM, Neonatology, other specialties and teams.
• Communicate clearly with children and families; provide education.
• Maintain accurate medical records per MMCH standards.
• Engage in audits, QI, M&M reviews, meetings and CME.
• Support junior staff and multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Pediatrics

Emergency medicine

Clinical decision-making

English communication

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Pediatrics residency

Board Certification in Pediatrics

BLS certification

PALS/APLS certification

Job description

Apex Health in Doha is seeking a Specialist in Pediatrics to provide comprehensive care for infants, children and adolescents across the ER, inpatient units and general wards.

Responsibilities include stabilizing acutely ill patients, coordinating transfers, discharging or admitting patients, and leading daily rounds with a multidisciplinary team. Requires MBBS/MD, pediatric board certification and MoPH licensing eligibility.