Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

We're Hiring | Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi/ Al Ain/ Al Dhafra Region

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Consultant Pediatric Surgeon to join a leading healthcare provider in the Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra regions. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents, managing both elective and emergency pediatric surgical conditions while working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage congenital and acquired surgical conditions in pediatric patients.
• Perform a wide range of elective and emergency pediatric surgical procedures, including neonatal surgery where applicable.
• Conduct minimally invasive (laparoscopic and thoracoscopic) pediatric surgical procedures when appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care.
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists, pediatricians, pediatric intensivists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, and other specialists.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case discussions, and clinical governance activities.
• Respond to pediatric surgical emergencies and participate in the on-call roster.
• Ensure accurate documentation of clinical findings, surgical procedures, and patient progress.
• Adhere to hospital policies, infection control standards, patient safety protocols, and Department of Health (DOH) regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research, and accreditation programs.
• Mentor junior physicians, residents, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Support continuous medical education and professional development activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification recognized by the Department of Health (DOH), Abu Dhabi.
• MD, MS, DNB, Arab Board, FRCS, American Board, Canadian Board, Australian Fellowship, or equivalent qualification in General Surgery.
• Fellowship or subspecialty training in Pediatric Surgery.
• Eligibility for DOH Consultant licensure.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Annual paid leave with air ticket allowance.
• End-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• Opportunity to work within a leading multidisciplinary healthcare network across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra regions.