Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist

Description

We're hiring | Consultant pediatric pulmonologist – Dubai, UAE

Location: Dubai

Employment type: Full-time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced consultant pediatric pulmonologist to join a leading healthcare provider in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialized respiratory care for infants, children, and adolescents, managing complex pulmonary conditions through evidence-based diagnosis, treatment, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key responsibilities

Diagnose and manage a wide range of pediatric respiratory conditions, including:

Asthma and severe asthma

Chronic cough and recurrent respiratory infections

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Cystic fibrosis

Sleep-related breathing disorders and sleep apnea

Pediatric interstitial lung disease

Congenital and acquired airway disorders

Chronic respiratory failure

Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.

Interpret and utilize diagnostic investigations including:

Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)

Spirometry

Bronchoscopy (where credentialed)

Sleep studies

Chest imaging and laboratory investigations

Manage pediatric patients requiring long-term respiratory support and complex airway care.

Provide patient and family education regarding disease management, inhaler techniques, and home care plans.

Collaborate with pediatricians, intensivists, allergists, ENT specialists, radiologists, physiotherapists, and other multidisciplinary teams.

Participate in pediatric respiratory MDT meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing medical education (CME).

Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with DHA standards and hospital policies.

Mentor junior physicians and contribute to teaching and service development.

Requirements

Qualifications & requirements

MBBS/MD or equivalent medical qualification.

Board certification in pediatrics with fellowship or recognized subspecialty qualification in pediatric pulmonology.

Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience at consultant level.

Eligibility for or possession of a Dubai Health Authority (DHA) consultant license.

Expertise in pediatric respiratory medicine, chronic lung disease management, and advanced pulmonary care.

Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Commitment to delivering compassionate, family-centered, evidence-based care.

Preferred candidate profile

Experience working in internationally accredited children's hospitals or tertiary pediatric centers.

Expertise in pediatric bronchoscopy, sleep medicine, cystic fibrosis care, or respiratory critical care is an advantage.

UAE or GCC experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

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 healthcare environment with advanced respiratory care facilities and a multidisciplinary team.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.