Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Pediatric Surgeon to join a leading tertiary healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents with a wide range of congenital, acquired, and traumatic surgical conditions, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will work within a multidisciplinary pediatric team to deliver advanced surgical services and optimize outcomes for pediatric patients.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of pediatric surgical conditions including congenital anomalies, abdominal conditions, thoracic conditions, tumors, and trauma. Perform elective and emergency pediatric surgical procedures. Manage neonatal surgical cases including congenital malformations and complex neonatal emergencies. Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for pediatric surgical patients. Collaborate with neonatology, pediatric ICU, anesthesia, radiology, and other subspecialties for integrated patient care. Participate in emergency surgical coverage and trauma care for pediatric patients. Develop individualized preoperative and postoperative management plans. Ensure accurate documentation in compliance with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations and hospital policies. Participate in clinical audits, research, teaching, and continuing medical education activities. Maintain high standards of infection control, patient safety, and surgical quality.

Qualifications & Requirements

MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi. Board Certification / Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery. Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Pediatric Surgery. Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in a tertiary care or academic hospital. Strong expertise in neonatal and complex pediatric surgical procedures. Excellent surgical, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience in minimally invasive pediatric surgery is an advantage. Exposure to pediatric trauma and neonatal intensive care surgical collaboration. Academic and research experience preferred. Ability to work in a multicultural healthcare environment.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary Family benefits Health insurance Annual airfare allowance Paid annual leave CME and professional development support