Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

Location

Dubai

Employment type

Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled consultant pediatric surgeon to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care to infants, children, and adolescents, managing a broad range of congenital, developmental, and acquired surgical conditions while ensuring safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

Key responsibilities

Diagnose and manage pediatric surgical conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.

Perform elective and emergency pediatric surgical procedures within the scope of practice.

Manage congenital anomalies, abdominal conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, and other pediatric surgical conditions.

Perform appropriate minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, where qualified.

Evaluate and manage pediatric patients requiring preoperative and postoperative care.

Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate multidisciplinary care.

Collaborate with pediatricians, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, and other specialists.

Provide surgical consultations and second opinions for complex pediatric cases.

Counsel parents and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical procedures, risks, and expected outcomes.

Ensure appropriate perioperative management, patient safety, and infection-control practices.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with UAE healthcare regulations and facility policies.

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and teaching activities where applicable.

Requirements

Qualifications

Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) from a recognized institution.

Recognized postgraduate qualification in general surgery and/or pediatric surgery, in accordance with applicable UAE licensing requirements.

Additional fellowship or advanced training in pediatric surgery is highly desirable.

Eligible for or holding a valid DHA consultant license/eligibility in the relevant specialty.

Demonstrated experience in pediatric surgical procedures and the management of complex pediatric cases.

Strong clinical, surgical, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with children and their families.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package.

Professional working environment in Dubai.

Opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Access to modern surgical facilities and diagnostic resources.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.