Consultant Physician - Pediatric Emergency

Allocation Assist Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 670,000 - 949,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is assisting in the recruitment of a Consultant Physician for Pediatric Emergency in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on acute pediatric care, resuscitation leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration across departments to ensure high-quality outcomes in a tertiary-care setting.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years post-specialty experience, board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and a proven track record in fast-paced emergency departments.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Completion of pediatric and emergency medicine training.
• Board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard emergency care for pediatric patients (neonates to adolescents).
• Assess, stabilize, and manage acute medical, surgical, respiratory, infectious disease, and trauma emergencies.
• Lead pediatric resuscitation teams during critical cases and guide triage decisions.

Skills

Pediatric emergency medicine

Pediatric trauma care

Neonatal & adolescent care

Resuscitation leadership

Emergency triage

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Completion of pediatric and emergency medicine training

Job description

Consultant Physician - Pediatric Emergency Job Snapshot

Role: Consultant Physician - Pediatric Emergency Location: Saudi Arabia Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-specialty clinical experience Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Consultant Physician - Pediatric Emergency in Saudi Arabia is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced pediatric emergency specialist focused on acute care, trauma response, resuscitation, and urgent treatment for infants, children, and adolescents. This role is designed for a consultant-level physician who can manage high-pressure emergency cases, guide multidisciplinary teams, and support clinical quality in a leading tertiary-care hospital setting.

Job Details

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• City: Riyadh
• Industry: Hospital and Health Care
• Function: Physician
• Salary: 60000-85000 monthly
• 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 Consultant Physician - Pediatric Emergency will provide advanced emergency medical care for pediatric patients across a wide range of urgent and life-threatening conditions. The role has a direct impact on patient safety, emergency department flow, family-centered care, and clinical outcomes by combining rapid diagnosis, decisive treatment, resuscitation leadership, and strong collaboration with pediatric ICU, surgery, laboratory, and allied health teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard emergency care for pediatric patients, including neonates, infants, children, and adolescents
• Assess, stabilize, and manage acute medical, surgical, respiratory, infectious disease, and trauma-related emergencies
• Lead pediatric resuscitation teams during critical cases and support complex triage decision-making
• Provide consultant-level clinical judgement for urgent presentations, deterioration risks, and emergency treatment pathways
• Coordinate care with pediatric ICU, surgical specialties, laboratory services, imaging teams, nursing staff, and allied healthcare professionals
• Supervise junior physicians and support safe clinical practice across pediatric emergency protocols
• Mentor doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals in emergency care standards, trauma response, and pediatric patient safety
• Contribute to departmental audits, training programs, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support research, service development, and innovation in pediatric emergency medicine where applicable
• Ensure clinical documentation, procedures, and patient management follow MOH, JCIA, and hospital regulatory standards

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree such as MBBS or equivalent from a recognized medical institution
• Completion of pediatric and emergency medicine training
• Board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine such as American Board, UK CCT, or an equivalent recognized qualification
• Minimum 5 years of post-specialty clinical experience in pediatric emergency medicine
• Experience in a tertiary-care hospital or advanced emergency department environment is preferred
• Eligibility for Saudi Commission for Health Specialties Consultant classification
• Strong capability in managing pediatric trauma, resuscitation, respiratory distress, infectious disease emergencies, and acute surgical presentations
• Demonstrated leadership in fast-paced, high-pressure clinical environments
• Family-centered approach with strong cultural awareness and compassionate communication
• Familiarity with EMR systems and international hospital quality standards
• Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language skills are an advantage

Skills Set

• Pediatric emergency medicine
• Pediatric trauma care
• Neonatal and adolescent emergency care
• Acute medical emergency management
• Pediatric resuscitation leadership
• Complex triage decision-making
• Respiratory distress management
• Infectious disease emergency care
• Surgical emergency coordination
• Multidisciplinary emergency response
• MOH and JCIA compliance
• EMR documentation
• Clinical governance
• Audit and quality improvement
• Junior doctor mentorship

Why Join Us

This role gives an experienced pediatric emergency consultant the opportunity to join a leading tertiary-care hospital in Saudi Arabia, where advanced emergency services, multidisciplinary collaboration, and international clinical standards support high-quality patient care. The position offers strong professional growth, exposure to complex pediatric emergency cases, and the chance to contribute to safer, faster, and more effective emergency care for children and families.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East is a Dubai-based healthcare recruitment partner supporting hospitals and healthcare organizations across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the wider Gulf region. The company connects qualified doctors and medical specialists with suitable consultant-level opportunities, focusing on professional hiring support, specialist medical recruitment, and healthcare talent solutions aligned with regional hospital needs.