Consultant Pediatric Hematologist
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About the Role
Astra ProMed seeks a Consultant Pediatric Hematologist for a leading healthcare provider in Dubai. The role involves diagnosing and managing pediatric hematological disorders, including malignancies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
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Responsibilities
- Diagnose, evaluate, and manage pediatric patients with hematological disorders, including anemia, hemoglobinopathies, bleeding disorders, thrombophilia, thrombocytopenia, bone marrow failure syndromes, and hematologic malignancies
- Manage children with sickle cell disease, thalassemia, hemophilia, immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), aplastic anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood disorders
- Interpret laboratory investigations, bone marrow aspirates and biopsies, coagulation studies, genetic testing, and molecular diagnostics
- Develop individualized treatment plans, including chemotherapy protocols, blood product transfusions, immunotherapy, and supportive care
- Evaluate and manage pediatric patients requiring stem cell transplantation in collaboration with transplant teams
- Provide inpatient consultations, outpatient hematology clinics, and emergency hematology services
- Collaborate closely with Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Intensive Care, Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Radiology, Transfusion Medicine, Genetics, and other multidisciplinary teams
- Counsel and educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, long term follow up, and survivorship care
- Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, fellows, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals
Requirements
- MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution
- Completion of an accredited residency in Pediatrics
- Fellowship or Board Certification in Pediatric Hematology or Pediatric Hematology & Oncology from a recognized international board
- Minimum 5 10 years of post specialization experience at the Consultant level
- Eligibility for or possession of a Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Consultant License
- Expertise in the diagnosis and management of pediatric hematological disorders, including hematologic malignancies and coagulation disorders
- Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical decision making skills
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Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Pediatric Hematologist to join a leading healthcare provider in Dubai, UAE.
- The successful candidate will provide comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care for infants, children, and adolescents with benign and malignant hematological disorders.
- The Consultant will deliver evidence based, family centered care while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, clinical excellence, and compliance with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, evaluate, and manage pediatric patients with hematological disorders, including anemia, hemoglobinopathies, bleeding disorders, thrombophilia, thrombocytopenia, bone marrow failure syndromes, and hematologic malignancies.
- Manage children with sickle cell disease, thalassemia, hemophilia, immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), aplastic anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood disorders.
- Interpret laboratory investigations, bone marrow aspirates and biopsies, coagulation studies, genetic testing, and molecular diagnostics.
- Develop individualized treatment plans, including chemotherapy protocols, blood product transfusions, immunotherapy, and supportive care where appropriate.
- Evaluate and manage pediatric patients requiring stem cell transplantation in collaboration with transplant teams.
- Provide inpatient consultations, outpatient hematology clinics, and emergency hematology services.
- Collaborate closely with Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Intensive Care, Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Radiology, Transfusion Medicine, Genetics, and other multidisciplinary teams.
- Counsel and educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, long term follow up, and survivorship care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, tumor boards, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and Continuing Medical Education (CME).
- Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, fellows, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
- Ensure compliance with patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical governance standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
- MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
- Completion of an accredited residency in Pediatrics.
- Fellowship or Board Certification in Pediatric Hematology or Pediatric Hematology & Oncology from a recognized international board (American Board, Canadian Board, CCT, FRCPCH, Arab Board, Australian Board, or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 10 years of post specialization experience at the Consultant level.
- Eligibility for or possession of a Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Consultant License. Candidates eligible for licensing are encouraged to apply.
- Expertise in the diagnosis and management of pediatric hematological disorders, including hematologic malignancies and coagulation disorders.
- Experience in administering chemotherapy and managing hematology oncology patients is preferred.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical decision making skills.
- Commitment to delivering high quality, patient centered, evidence based care.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- PQR Tier 1 and Tier 2 qualified professionals will be given preference.
- Experience working in internationally accredited hospitals is highly desirable.
- Candidates with clinical experience in DHA (Dubai), DOH (Abu Dhabi), or MOHAP licensed healthcare facilities are highly preferred. GCC experience is an added advantage.
- Fellowship training or additional expertise in Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT), Pediatric Hemostasis & Thrombosis, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathies, Pediatric Leukemia & Lymphoma, or Cellular Therapy is an added advantage.
- Experience in tertiary pediatric hospitals or comprehensive pediatric hematology/oncology centers is preferred.
- Active participation in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and medical education is highly desirable.
What We Offer
- Competitive tax free salary and attractive benefits package.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- Annual paid leave and air ticket allowance.
- Professional development and Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
- Licensing assistance for eligible candidates.
- Opportunity to work in a modern, multidisciplinary healthcare environment equipped with advanced pediatric hematology and oncology services.
- End of service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
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