Specialist Consultant Pediatric Surgery

About the company

A leading government healthcare facility in the UAE is seeking an experienced specialist/consultant – pediatric surgery to join its specialized surgical team.

Your tasks

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents, managing a broad spectrum of congenital, developmental, and acquired surgical conditions. The role offers an opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary hospital environment with access to advanced surgical and critical care services.

• Assess, diagnose, and manage pediatric surgical conditions from infancy through adolescence.
• Perform elective and emergency pediatric surgical procedures, including minimally invasive procedures where appropriate.
• Manage congenital anomalies, gastrointestinal conditions, abdominal disorders, and other pediatric surgical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative assessment and develop individualized surgical plans.
• Deliver appropriate post-operative care and monitor patients for complications.
• Participate in neonatal and pediatric emergency surgical care when required.
• Work closely with neonatologists, pediatricians, anesthetists, intensivists, radiologists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to patient-safety and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, teaching, quality improvement, and continuing medical education.

Requirements

• Medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in pediatric surgery/paediatric surgery.
• Relevant specialist or consultant-level clinical experience.
• Candidates with UK CCT, Western qualifications, American Board, Australian Board, or German Board are encouraged to apply.
• Strong experience in pediatric and neonatal surgical procedures.
• Experience in minimally invasive pediatric surgery is desirable.
• Excellent clinical judgment, surgical skills, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Previous experience in a tertiary, teaching, or government hospital is advantageous.

What we offer

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Accommodation or housing allowance.
• Annual air ticket.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Paid annual leave.
• Family benefits, subject to employer policy.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a well-established government healthcare environment.