Specialist/Consultant Pediatric Emergency
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About the Role
A leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi seeks a Specialist or Consultant in Pediatric Emergency Medicine to deliver high-quality emergency care to children.
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Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients presenting with medical, surgical, and traumatic emergencies
- Perform rapid triage, stabilization, resuscitation, and emergency interventions for critically ill and injured children
- Manage a wide range of pediatric emergencies including respiratory distress, seizures, trauma, poisoning, infectious diseases, dehydration, allergic reactions, and cardiac emergencies
- Perform emergency procedures including airway management, endotracheal intubation, procedural sedation, lumbar puncture, fracture and dislocation reduction, wound management, chest tube insertion, and vascular access
- Interpret laboratory investigations, ECGs, X rays, CT scans, and ultrasound findings relevant to emergency care
- Collaborate with Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardiology, Anesthesiology, Radiology, and other specialties
- Participate in pediatric trauma activations, disaster preparedness, and emergency response initiatives
- Provide counseling and education to patients and families regarding treatment plans, follow up care, and preventive health measures
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, interns, and allied healthcare professionals
- Ensure compliance with patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical governance standards
Requirements
- MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution
- Completion of an accredited residency in Pediatrics or Emergency Medicine
- Fellowship or Board Certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine from a recognized international board
- Minimum 3 5 years of post specialization experience for Specialist level or 5 10 years for Consultant level
- Eligibility for or possession of a Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Specialist or Consultant License
- Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
- Demonstrated expertise in pediatric emergency care, trauma management, advanced airway management, procedural sedation, and pediatric resuscitation
- Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical decision making skills
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Job Summary
- Seeking a highly qualified and experienced Specialist/Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to join a leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Provide high quality emergency medical care to infants, children, and adolescents presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and life threatening conditions.
- Work in a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment, delivering evidence based, family centered care while ensuring compliance with DHA regulations and international clinical standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients presenting with medical, surgical, and traumatic emergencies.
- Perform rapid triage, stabilization, resuscitation, and emergency interventions for critically ill and injured children.
- Manage a wide range of pediatric emergencies, including respiratory distress, seizures, trauma, poisoning, infectious diseases, dehydration, allergic reactions, and cardiac emergencies.
- Perform emergency procedures including airway management, endotracheal intubation, procedural sedation, lumbar puncture, fracture and dislocation reduction, wound management, chest tube insertion, and vascular access as credentialed.
- Interpret laboratory investigations, ECGs, X rays, CT scans, and ultrasound findings relevant to emergency care.
- Collaborate with Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardiology, Anesthesiology, Radiology, and other specialties to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Participate in pediatric trauma activations, disaster preparedness, and emergency response initiatives.
- Provide counseling and education to patients and families regarding treatment plans, follow up care, and preventive health measures.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and Continuing Medical Education (CME).
- Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, interns, 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 or Emergency Medicine.
- Fellowship or Board Certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine from a recognized international board (American Board, Canadian Board, CCT, FRCPCH, Arab Board, Australian or equivalent).
- Minimum 3–5 years of post specialization experience for Specialist level or 5–10 years for Consultant level, depending on DHA eligibility.
- Eligibility for or possession of a Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Specialist or Consultant License.
- Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification is required. BLS and ACLS certifications are preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in pediatric emergency care, trauma management, advanced airway management, procedural sedation, and pediatric resuscitation.
- 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.
- Fellowship or additional expertise in Pediatric Trauma, Pediatric Critical Care, Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), Disaster Medicine, Simulation Based Medical Education, or Pediatric Emergency Ultrasound is an added advantage.
- Experience in high volume tertiary pediatric emergency departments 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 with advanced pediatric emergency care facilities.
- End of service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
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