Consultant Pediatric Intensivist

About the role

A leading healthcare provider in the UAE is seeking a consultant pediatric intensivist to join its pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The role offers the opportunity to manage critically ill pediatric patients within a highly collaborative environment supported by advanced critical care facilities.

Role overview

The successful candidate will provide specialist intensive care management for critically ill infants and children while collaborating closely with pediatric subspecialists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and emergency physicians.

Key responsibilities

Assess and manage critically ill pediatric patients requiring intensive care.

Lead the diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment of complex pediatric emergencies.

Perform and supervise critical care procedures within the scope of practice.

Coordinate multidisciplinary care and communicate effectively with families.

Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and clinical governance.

Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations and international clinical standards.

Requirements

Applications are welcome from internationally trained consultants holding a recognized specialist qualification in the relevant specialty from countries recognized under the UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), including but not limited to the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, the Middle East, Africa, and South America.

Candidates must be eligible for UAE licensing and meet the credentialing requirements of the hiring healthcare facility.

Benefits

Highly competitive tax-free salary package

Performance-based incentives where applicable

Housing allowance or premium accommodation support

Comprehensive medical insurance

Annual return flight tickets

Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage

Continuing medical education support

Visa and onboarding assistance

Licensing & relocation support

Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance

DataFlow and credential verification support

Visa and regulatory processing assistance

Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable

Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice

Ideal candidate profile

Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.

Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations.

Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.

How to apply

Interested candidates may apply with an updated CV and details of current licensing status / eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.