Consultant Pediatrician

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses in infants, children, and adolescents.

Conduct routine pediatric examinations, developmental assessments, and well-child visits.

Monitor children's physical, emotional, and developmental growth.

Administer and recommend immunizations according to UAE and international vaccination guidelines.

Diagnose and manage respiratory, gastrointestinal, infectious, endocrine, neurological, allergic, and nutritional disorders.

Provide emergency pediatric care and stabilize critically ill children when required.

Counsel parents and caregivers on child health, nutrition, growth, development, immunization, and preventive healthcare.

Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists, neonatologists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic medical records.

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, and patient safety standards.

Participate in on-call duties and emergency coverage as required.

Requirements

MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.

MD, DNB, MRCPCH, Arab Board, American Board, or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics.

Valid DHA License or DHA Eligibility as a Consultant Pediatrician is mandatory.

Minimum 8–10 years of post-specialization experience, including Consultant-level experience in a recognized hospital.

Strong expertise in general pediatrics, preventive child healthcare, and pediatric emergency management.

Excellent communication, leadership, and patient counseling skills.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Commitment to delivering evidence-based, compassionate pediatric care.