Pediatric Anesthesia Consultant
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About the Role
A leading tertiary healthcare provider in Saudi Arabia seeks a Pediatric Anesthesia Consultant to provide comprehensive anesthetic care for infants, children, and adolescents. The role requires Western Board Certification in Anesthesia and a recognized Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia.
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Responsibilities
- Provide independent pediatric anesthesia for a full spectrum of surgical services including general & neonatal surgery, ENT, orthopedics, ophthalmology, urology, pediatric trauma, emergency cases, oncology, radiology, and interventional procedures
- Deliver safe anesthesia for high risk paediatric patients (ASA III–IV), including complex airway and critical care cases
- Lead and participate in difficult airway management, rapid sequence induction, and emergency resuscitation
- Provide anesthesia support to NICU and PICU, including neonatal emergencies, pre operative optimisation, and postoperative pain control
- Perform and supervise regional and ultrasound guided nerve blocks as part of multimodal pain management
- Participate in MDT discussions, peri operative care planning, and evidence based clinical pathways
- Support quality improvement initiatives, morbidity & mortality reviews, and departmental audits
- Actively contribute to junior anaesthesia staff training, simulation sessions, and competency development programs
- Ensure full compliance with SCFHS, JCI, and MOH standards of safety, documentation, and clinical governance
Requirements
- Western Board Certification in Anesthesia (e.g., FRCA, American Board, FRCPC, CIC, FANZCA, or equivalent)
- Recognised Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia or extensive tertiary level experience in paediatric anaesthesia (minimum 2–3 years)
- Eligible for SCFHS Consultant Classification
- Proficiency in neonatal and paediatric airway management, regional anesthesia, and high acuity paediatric cases
- Experience in tertiary children’s hospitals or major surgical centres preferred
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary paediatric teams
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Job Description
- We are seeking Pediatric Anesthesia Consultant to join a leading tertiary healthcare provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- The successful applicant will provide comprehensive anaesthetic care for infants, children, and adolescents, supporting high acuity surgical specialties and ensuring safe peri operative management in accordance with international best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide independent pediatric anesthesia for a full spectrum of surgical services, including: General & neonatal surgery; ENT, orthopedics, ophthalmology, urology; Pediatric trauma and emergency cases; Oncology, radiology, and interventional procedures.
- Deliver safe anesthesia for high risk paediatric patients (ASA III–IV), including complex airway and critical care cases.
- Lead and participate in difficult airway management, rapid sequence induction, and emergency resuscitation.
- Provide anesthesia support to NICU and PICU, including neonatal emergencies, pre operative optimisation, and postoperative pain control.
- Perform and supervise regional and ultrasound guided nerve blocks as part of multimodal pain management.
- Participate in MDT discussions, peri operative care planning, and evidence based clinical pathways.
- Support quality improvement initiatives, morbidity & mortality reviews, and departmental audits.
- Actively contribute to junior anaesthesia staff training, simulation sessions, and competency development programs.
- Ensure full compliance with SCFHS, JCI, and MOH standards of safety, documentation, and clinical governance.
Requirements
- Western Board Certification in Anesthesia (e.g., FRCA, American Board, FRCPC, CIC, FANZCA, or equivalent).
- Recognised Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia or extensive tertiary level experience in paediatric anaesthesia (minimum 2–3 years).
- Eligible for SCFHS Consultant Classification.
- Proficiency in neonatal and paediatric airway management, regional anesthesia, and high acuity paediatric cases.
- Experience in tertiary children’s hospitals or major surgical centres preferred.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary paediatric teams.
Desirable Experience
- Exposure to pediatric cardiac anesthesia or complex airway programmes.
- Experience with simulation based training, paediatric pain pathways, and sedation services.
- Participation in clinical research, guideline development, or QI projects.
Benefits
- Competitive tax free consultant salary.
- Housing, transportation, and annual flight allowances.
- Professional development, CME, and SCFHS licensing support.
- Family benefits, schooling allowances, and relocation assistance (varies by employer).
How To Apply
- Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit the following documents for screening and credentialing: Updated CV (detailing pediatric anesthesia competencies); Copy of passport & current medical license; Western Board Certification (FRCA, American Board, FRCPC, FANZCA, or equivalent); Le
- Email for Submission: dr.sylviarefaat@sylvcare.com
- In the email subject: Job Ref.PAED ANES CONS/2025
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