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JOB TITLE: Consultant Neonatologist - UAE LOCATION: UAE EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time SECTOR: Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group ABOUT THE ROLE A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in UAE is expanding its neonatal intensive care, high-risk newborn and advanced neonatal 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 clinical 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, neonatologists, pediatricians, nurses, respiratory therapists, allied health professionals and modern neonatal care infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide consultant-level care for premature, critically ill and high-risk newborns in NICU and neonatal care settings.
• Manage neonatal respiratory distress, sepsis, hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, feeding difficulties and other complex neonatal conditions.
• Perform and supervise neonatal procedures according to clinical expertise, privileges and facility capabilities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary management with neonatology, pediatric surgery, cardiology, neurology, radiology and allied health teams.
• Support neonatal resuscitation, ventilation, nutritional management and safe transition from intensive to follow-up care.
• Communicate effectively with parents and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, prognosis and ongoing neonatal care.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, infection prevention and patient safety initiatives.
• 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.
Applications are welcome from internationally trained consultant neonatologist candidates holding recognised qualifications such as: • American Board of Pediatrics with Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship • UK CCT / MRCPCH with Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine training • European Board / national specialist certification in Neonatology • Royal College Certification (Canada) • Australian FRACP with Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine training • Arab Board • MD / DNB / DM / 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.