Job description

JOB TITLE: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant – UAE LOCATION: UAE EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time SECTOR: Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group ABOUT THE ROLE A leading healthcare provider in the UAE is recruiting a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant to provide high-quality emergency care for infants, children, and adolescents in a fast-paced emergency department.
ROLE OVERVIEW The successful candidate will assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of pediatric emergencies while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective patient care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Evaluate and manage acute pediatric medical and surgical emergencies.
Perform emergency procedures appropriate to pediatric emergency medicine.
Stabilize critically ill patients and coordinate admissions or transfers when required.
Collaborate with pediatric specialists, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations.
Participate in departmental quality improvement 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 Consultants holding a recognized specialist qualification in the relevant specialty from countries recognized under the UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), including but not limited to the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, the Middle East, Africa, and South America.
Candidates must be eligible for UAE licensing and meet the credentialing requirements of the hiring healthcare facility.