Consultant Neonatologist
About the role
A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in UAE is expanding its neonatal and critical newborn care services and is seeking a highly skilled consultant neonatologist to join its growing clinical team. The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the ability to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced neonatal care expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.
Role overview
The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, neonatology nurses, pediatric specialists, allied health professionals, and advanced neonatal care infrastructure.
Key responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical care for newborns requiring routine, complex, and intensive neonatal management.
Manage critically ill neonates, including premature infants and newborns with respiratory, cardiac, neurological, or metabolic conditions.
Lead neonatal assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical management.
Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, surgeons, NICU teams, and allied healthcare professionals for coordinated patient care.
Participate in neonatal rounds, multidisciplinary discussions, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical audits.
Support family communication, counselling, documentation, patient safety, and infection control practices within the neonatal unit.
Requirements
Applications are welcome from internationally trained consultant neonatologist candidates holding recognised qualifications such as:
American Board of Pediatrics – Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
UK CCT / MRCPCH with Neonatal Medicine accreditation
European Board / national specialist certification in Neonatology
Royal College Certification (Canada)
Australian FRACP – Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine
Arab Board
MD / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa, and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.
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.