Consultant - Pediatric & Neonatology
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Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Ajman seeks a Consultant Neonatologist to provide expert care for premature and critically ill newborns in the NICU. The role includes attending high-risk deliveries, performing neonatal procedures, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
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Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical care for newborn infants, including premature, critically ill, and high risk neonates
- Lead management of patients admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Attend high risk deliveries and provide advanced neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
- Perform neonatal procedures such as endotracheal intubation, umbilical vascular catheterization, lumbar puncture, chest tube insertion, and exchange transfusion
- Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other multidisciplinary team members
- Counsel and educate parents and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and discharge planning
- Participate in on call roster and provide emergency neonatal consultation
- Contribute to quality improvement, clinical education, and research initiatives
Requirements
- Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Completion of recognized NICU residency and board certification
- Minimum 5 years of post certification experience as a Consultant Neonatologist
- Valid license to practice (e.g., MOH, DHA, or relevant local authority)
- Strong clinical and communication skills
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Job Description
- We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Consultant Neonatologist to join the multidisciplinary medical team at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Ajman.
- The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, evidence based care for newborn infants, including premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates.
- The Consultant will be responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, stabilization, and long term management of neonatal conditions, working collaboratively with obstetricians, pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, nursing staff, and allied health professionals to ensure the highest standards of neon
- The role includes providing care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), attending high risk deliveries, supporting neonatal resuscitation, and contributing to quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, clinical education, and research in accordance with international best practices and or
Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical care for newborn infants, including premature, critically ill, and high risk neonates, in accordance with evidence based clinical guidelines and organizational policies.
- Diagnose, evaluate, and manage a broad spectrum of neonatal medical and surgical conditions requiring specialized care.
- Lead the management of patients admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), ensuring timely assessment, treatment, and ongoing monitoring.
- Attend high risk deliveries and provide advanced neonatal resuscitation and stabilization in the delivery room.
- Develop individualized management and discharge plans, ensuring continuity of care through appropriate follow up and coordination with outpatient services.
- Collaborate closely with obstetricians, pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, anesthesiologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary team members to optimize neonatal outcomes.
- Perform neonatal procedures within the scope of practice, including endotracheal intubation, umbilical vascular catheterization, lumbar puncture, chest tube insertion, exchange transfusion, and other advanced neonatal interventions.
- Interpret laboratory investigations, imaging studies, and specialized diagnostic tests to guide clinical decision making.
- Provide consultation services for neonatal patients referred from emergency departments, inpatient units, and external healthcare facilities.
- Counsel and educate parents and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, developmental outcomes, and discharge planning, ensuring compassionate and family centered care.
- Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds, case discussions, morbidity and mortality meetings, and clinical governance activities.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and review of clinical pathways, protocols, policies, and quality improvement initiatives related to neonatal care.
Qualifications
- Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Completion of recognized NICU residency and board certification.
- Minimum 5 years of post certification experience as a Consultant Neonatologist.
- Licenses to practice (e.g., MOH, DHA, or relevant local authority).
- Strong clinical and communication skills.
Job Info
- Job Identification 1303
- Posting Date 07/10/2026, 05:59 AM
- Apply Before 08/31/2026, 05:59 AM
- Degree Level Board Certified
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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