Job description

JOB TITLE: Consultant Pediatric Surgeon - 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, pediatric general and minimally invasive surgical services and is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Pediatric Surgeon 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, nurses, allied health professionals and modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Assess and manage surgical conditions in neonates, infants, children and adolescents.
• Perform pediatric general, neonatal, minimally invasive and emergency procedures according to scope and privileges.
• Coordinate care with neonatology, pediatrics, ICU, anaesthesia, radiology and pediatric subspecialists.
• Provide family-centred counselling on diagnosis, surgical options, risks and recovery.
• Manage postoperative follow-up, complications, nutrition and developmental considerations.
• Maintain child-safe surgical governance, consent, documentation and UAE regulatory compliance.
• 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 pediatric surgeon candidates holding recognised qualifications such as: • American Board of Surgery with Pediatric Surgery certification • UK CCT / FRCS Pediatric Surgery • European Board / national pediatric surgery specialist certification • Royal College Certification (Canada) • Australian FRACS • Arab Board • MCh / DNB / 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.