Neonatology Consultant
Job description
We are seeking a highly qualified and compassionate specialist/consultant neonatologist with a valid DHA license or DHA eligibility to join a leading hospital in Dubai. The successful candidate will provide specialized care for premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), ensuring the highest standards of evidence-based neonatal care and patient safety.
Key responsibilities
Diagnose, evaluate, and manage premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborns in the NICU.
Attend high-risk deliveries and provide immediate neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
Manage neonatal emergencies, respiratory distress, sepsis, congenital disorders, and other critical neonatal conditions.
Perform neonatal procedures, including endotracheal intubation, umbilical venous and arterial catheterization, lumbar puncture, chest tube insertion, and exchange transfusion.
Manage mechanical ventilation, CPAP, high-frequency ventilation, and other advanced respiratory support modalities.
Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive neonatal care.
Counsel and educate parents regarding neonatal conditions, treatment plans, prognosis, and follow-up care.
Maintain accurate medical records and clinical documentation.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, 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 neonatal coverage as required.
Requirements
Qualifications & requirements
MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
MD, DNB, Arab Board, MRCPCH, fellowship in neonatology, or equivalent recognized postgraduate qualification.
Valid DHA license or DHA eligibility is mandatory.
Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialization experience in neonatology, preferably in a Level III or Level IV NICU.
Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is preferred.
Strong expertise in neonatal intensive care, ventilation management, and neonatal emergency procedures.
Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Benefits
Private health insurance
Training & development
Performance bonus
Additional support
Our team will provide complete assistance throughout the process, including:
Licensing guidance and application support
Credential verification, document verification, and documentation assistance
Guidance for exam scheduling and registration procedures
Relocation support across the Middle East
Smooth onboarding coordination with the clinic/hospital
Dedicated support until all joining formalities are completed