Job description

A leading tertiary hospital in the UAE is seeking an experienced Consultant Paediatric Intensivist / Emergency Medicine Physician to join its Paediatric Critical Care and Emergency team.
Position Summary The successful candidate will provide consultant-level care to critically ill children and paediatric emergency patients, managing complex acute cases in a high-volume clinical environment.
The role involves working closely with PICU, Paediatrics, Neonatology, Emergency Medicine and other specialist teams.
Key Responsibilities Assess and manage critically ill paediatric patients in the PICU and Emergency Department .
Lead the management of paediatric medical and surgical emergencies.
Provide advanced resuscitation and stabilization of critically ill children.
Manage respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, trauma and other critical conditions.
Perform and supervise appropriate critical-care procedures.
Participate in emergency response and paediatric resuscitation.
Coordinate patient care with Paediatrics, Neonatology, Anaesthesia, Surgery and other specialties.
Conduct clinical rounds and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide consultation and support to emergency and inpatient teams.
Supervise and mentor junior doctors and residents.
Participate in MDT meetings, clinical audits and quality-improvement initiatives.
Support teaching, training and development of paediatric critical-care services.
Competitive tax-free salary in line with qualifications and experience.
Performance-based incentives where applicable.
Annual air ticket or travel allowance, depending on the employer's policy.
Paid annual leave in accordance with UAE employment regulations.
Health insurance coverage .
Visa and work permit sponsorship .
Professional licensing and credentialing support .
Relocation assistance where included in the employer's package.
Family visa support may be available depending on the employment package.
Modern clinical facilities equipped with advanced medical technology.
Opportunity to work alongside internationally trained healthcare professionals .
Diverse and multicultural patient population.
Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression .
Long-term employment opportunities with reputable healthcare organizations in the UAE.
Attractive work-life balance and access to the UAE's high-quality lifestyle.
Medical degree with recognised postgraduate qualification in Paediatrics / Paediatric Critical Care / Emergency Medicine .
American Board, Canadian Board, Australian Board, Irish Board, CCT/CCST or equivalent preferred.
Consultant-level experience in Paediatric Intensive Care and/or Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
Strong experience managing critically ill and emergency paediatric patients.
Experience in a tertiary or quaternary hospital/PICU preferred.
Eligible for DHA/DoH/MOHAP Consultant licensing .
Excellent clinical, communication and leadership skills.