Consultant Paediatrician | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Advantage Medical Staffing; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 641,000 - 755,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Consultant Paediatrician for a premier private hospital in Riyadh. This full-time role involves delivering high-quality paediatric care and managing inpatient and outpatient services. Candidates should hold a medical degree and relevant certifications with a minimum of 3 years' experience. The position offers a competitive, tax-free salary of up to £150,000, family accommodation, and generous benefits, including education allowances and health insurance.

Benefits

Family accommodation

Education & travel benefits

Premium insurance

30 days paid annual leave

Annual return flights for physician and family

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post-certification experience in Paediatrics.
• Experience in private or tertiary hospital settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive paediatric care from infancy through adolescence.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic paediatric conditions.
• Conduct outpatient clinics and inpatient ward rounds.
• Collaborate with neonatal and paediatric subspecialty teams.
• Supervise junior doctors and nursing staff.
• Ensure high standards of documentation and governance.

Skills

Strong communication

Family-centred care

Fluent English

Arabic (advantage)

Education

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)

CCT or recognized equivalent in Paediatrics

Job description

📍 Location: Riyadh – Premier Private Hospital
📅 Start Date: Flexible
💼 Position Type: Full-time, Consultant Level
💷 Salary: Up to £150,000 per year (tax-free)
🎁 Package: Family accommodation | Education & travel benefits | Premium insurance

About the Role

We are recruiting a Consultant Paediatrician to join a leading private hospital in Riyadh, delivering high-quality, patient‑centred paediatric care in a modern, consultant‑led environment.

This role involves managing general paediatrics across outpatient and inpatient settings, working closely with paediatric subspecialists and allied health professionals, and contributing to clinical excellence and service development.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive paediatric care from infancy through adolescence
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic paediatric conditions
• Conduct outpatient clinics and inpatient ward rounds
• Collaborate with neonatal, emergency, and paediatric subspecialty teams
• Supervise junior doctors and nursing staff
• Ensure high standards of documentation, safeguarding, and governance
• Participate in CME, audits, and quality improvement initiatives

✅ Candidate Requirements

Required:

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
• CCT, American Board, Canadian Board, or recognised equivalent in Paediatrics
• Minimum 3 years’ post‑certification experience
• Strong communication and family‑centred care skills
• Fluent English (Arabic is an advantage)

Preferred:

• Experience in private or tertiary hospital settings
• Subspecialty interest welcomed (e.g. respiratory, gastroenterology, neurology)

🎁 Compensation & Benefits

• Tax‑free salary up to £150,000
• 🏖 30 days paid annual leave
• 🏠 Furnished family accommodation
• 🧒 Education allowance for up to two children
• ✈️ Annual return flights for physician and family
• 🩺 Comprehensive family health insurance

🌍 Why Riyadh?

Riyadh offers outstanding healthcare facilities, excellent international schools, and a safe, family‑oriented lifestyle with a growing expatriate community.

📩 Interested?
Email [e-mail] to apply or request further details.