Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care
Description
We're hiring | Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Location: Abu Dhabi
Employment type: Full-time
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) to join a leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialized critical care services for infants, children, and adolescents with life-threatening medical and surgical conditions in a state-of-the-art Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Key responsibilities
Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
Manage patients with respiratory failure, septic shock, trauma, neurological emergencies, congenital and acquired cardiac conditions, multi-organ dysfunction, and postoperative critical care needs.
Perform advanced critical care procedures, including:
Endotracheal intubation
Mechanical ventilation management
Central venous and arterial catheter insertion
Chest tube insertion
Lumbar puncture
Procedural sedation
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), where credentialed
Lead pediatric resuscitation and rapid response interventions.
Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists, pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, emergency physicians, neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and nursing teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Provide compassionate communication and counseling to patients' families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and prognosis.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, infection prevention, and clinical governance.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research, and Continuing Medical Education (CME).
Supervise and mentor junior physicians, fellows, residents, and PICU staff.
Requirements
Qualifications & requirements
MBBS/MD or equivalent medical qualification.
Board certification in Pediatrics with Fellowship or recognized subspecialty qualification in Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine (PICU).
Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience at the Consultant level.
Eligibility for or possession of a Department of Health (DOH) – Abu Dhabi Consultant license.
Expertise in pediatric critical care, mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, emergency resuscitation, and management of critically ill children.
Current PALS and ACLS certifications are preferred.
Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
Commitment to delivering evidence-based, compassionate, family-centered care.
Preferred candidate profile
Experience working in internationally accredited tertiary care children's hospitals.
UAE or GCC experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, ECMO, Pediatric Critical Care Ultrasound, or Pediatric Transport Medicine is an added advantage.
Benefits
What we offer
Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
Medical insurance.
Annual paid leave and benefits as per UAE Labour Law and company policy.
Professional development and Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
Licensing assistance will be provided to eligible candidates.
Opportunity to work in a modern Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with advanced critical care technology and a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.