Specialist / Consultant Pediatric Respiratory

We're Hiring | Specialist / Consultant Pediatric Respiratory- Al Ain

📍 Location: Al Ain

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified Specialist / Consultant Pediatric Respiratory to join a leading healthcare facility in Al Ain, UAE. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic respiratory disorders, delivering evidence-based treatment in both outpatient and inpatient settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of pediatric respiratory conditions, including asthma, recurrent respiratory infections, chronic cough, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, sleep-disordered breathing, and interstitial lung diseases.
• Evaluate and manage children with acute and chronic respiratory illnesses in outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and emergency consultations.
• Perform and interpret pulmonary function tests (PFTs), spirometry, and other respiratory diagnostic investigations.
• Manage children requiring oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation, and respiratory support.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatric intensivists, allergists, ENT specialists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress through regular follow-up.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease prevention, medication use, inhaler techniques, and long-term disease management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and infection prevention programs.
• Supervise junior physicians, residents, and fellows (Consultant level).
• Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME), research, and departmental teaching activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

Specialist

• MD/MS/DNB or equivalent qualification in Pediatrics recognized by UAE authorities.
• Fellowship/DM/CCT/Board Certification in Pediatric Pulmonology or Pediatric Respiratory Medicine.
• Valid DOH License or DOH Eligibility as a Specialist Pediatric Respiratory Physician (preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialization experience in Pediatric Respiratory Medicine.
• Experience managing both acute and chronic pediatric respiratory disorders.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Consultant

• American Board / Canadian Board / UK CCT / Irish CSCST / Australian Fellowship / European Board or equivalent recognized Consultant qualification in Pediatric Pulmonology or Pediatric Respiratory Medicine.
• Valid DOH License or DOH Eligibility as Consultant Pediatric Respiratory Physician (preferred).
• Minimum 5–8 years of post-board certification experience as a Consultant.
• Extensive experience in tertiary care hospitals managing complex pediatric respiratory conditions.
• Proven leadership, teaching, and research experience is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Health insurance.
• Annual paid leave with air ticket allowance.
• Professional licensing support.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities.
• End-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
• Opportunity to work in a well-established, advanced healthcare facility in Al Ain.