Consultant Pediatric Hematologist

Job Description – Consultant Pediatric Hematologist

Location: Dubai, UAE
Department: Pediatrics – Pediatric Hematology
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Pediatric Hematologist to join a leading healthcare provider in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care for infants, children, and adolescents with benign and malignant hematological disorders. The Consultant will deliver evidence-based, family-centered care while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, clinical excellence, and compliance with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage pediatric patients with hematological disorders, including anemia, hemoglobinopathies, bleeding disorders, thrombophilia, thrombocytopenia, bone marrow failure syndromes, and hematologic malignancies.
• Manage children with sickle cell disease, thalassemia, hemophilia, immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), aplastic anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood disorders.
• Interpret laboratory investigations, bone marrow aspirates and biopsies, coagulation studies, genetic testing, and molecular diagnostics.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, including chemotherapy protocols, blood product transfusions, immunotherapy, and supportive care where appropriate.
• Evaluate and manage pediatric patients requiring stem cell transplantation in collaboration with transplant teams.
• Provide inpatient consultations, outpatient hematology clinics, and emergency hematology services.
• Collaborate closely with Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Intensive Care, Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Radiology, Transfusion Medicine, Genetics, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Counsel and educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, long-term follow-up, and survivorship care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, tumor boards, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, fellows, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical governance standards.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Completion of an accredited residency in Pediatrics.
• Fellowship or Board Certification in Pediatric Hematology or Pediatric Hematology & Oncology from a recognized international board (American Board, Canadian Board, CCT, FRCPCH, Arab Board, Australian Board, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience at the Consultant level.
• Eligibility for or possession of a Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Consultant License. Candidates eligible for licensing are encouraged to apply.
• Expertise in the diagnosis and management of pediatric hematological disorders, including hematologic malignancies and coagulation disorders.
• Experience in administering chemotherapy and managing hematology-oncology patients is preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• PQR Tier 1 and Tier 2 qualified professionals will be given preference.
• Experience working in internationally accredited hospitals is highly desirable.
• Candidates with clinical experience in DHA (Dubai), DOH (Abu Dhabi), or MOHAP (Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain) licensed healthcare facilities are highly preferred. GCC experience is an added advantage.
• Fellowship training or additional expertise in Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT), Pediatric Hemostasis & Thrombosis, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathies, Pediatric Leukemia & Lymphoma, or Cellular Therapy is an added advantage.
• Experience in tertiary pediatric hospitals or comprehensive pediatric hematology/oncology centers is preferred.
• Active participation in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and medical education is highly desirable.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary and attractive benefits package.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave and air ticket allowance.
• Professional development and Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
• Licensing assistance for eligible candidates.
• Opportunity to work in a modern, multidisciplinary healthcare environment equipped with advanced pediatric hematology and oncology services.
• End-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.