Consultant Pediatric Hematologist

Overview

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.
• **Requirements**
• 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 (Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain)** 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.