Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary:

A renowned healthcare institution in Dubai is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist to lead its state-of-the-art PICU. The ideal candidate will possess advanced expertise in managing critically ill pediatric patients, ensuring their recovery through compassionate, evidence-based care. This role demands clinical excellence, leadership, and a multidisciplinary approach to deliver outstanding outcomes for pediatric patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the diagnosis, treatment, and management of critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU with a range of medical and surgical conditions.
• Perform advanced life-saving interventions, including mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team comprising pediatricians, surgeons, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists to ensure integrated, holistic care.
• Design and implement individualized treatment and recovery plans, tailored to the specific needs of critically ill children.
• Provide leadership in quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and patient safety strategies within the PICU.
• Support and mentor junior medical staff and contribute to the training of fellows, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
• Engage in clinical research and stay updated on emerging trends in pediatric intensive care medicine.
• Adhere to UAE healthcare regulations and uphold international standards of patient safety and care excellence.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Board certification in Pediatric Intensive Care or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Western education and/or training (e.g., USA, UK, Canada, or equivalent) is mandatory.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of post-board certification experience as a Consultant in a reputed PICU setting.
• Expertise in handling high-acuity cases and advanced pediatric intensive care techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with a family-centered care philosophy.
• Eligibility for DHA licensing to practice in Dubai.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and advancing PICU care.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive, tax-free salary complemented by performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for the consultant and their family.
• Relocation assistance, including housing and transportation allowances for international candidates.
• Opportunities for advanced training, research involvement, and continuous professional growth.
• Access to cutting-edge facilities and world-class PICU technologies.