About this role
One of the leading hospital in the UAE is seeking an experienced Consultant Neonatologist to provide specialized care to premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborns within the NICU and newborn nursery. The role involves managing complex neonatal cases, supporting high-risk deliveries, and working closely with pediatricians, obstetricians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive medical care to premature and critically ill newborns.
- Manage complex NICU cases, including respiratory distress, sepsis and congenital conditions.
- Perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilization of high-risk newborns.
- Assist during high-risk and premature deliveries.
- Manage mechanical ventilation and other advanced neonatal support.
- Monitor nutrition, growth and development of neonates.
- Counsel and support parents regarding their baby's condition and treatment.
- Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement and teaching activities.
- MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
- Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics and/or Neonatology.
- Fellowship/subspecialty training in Neonatology preferred.
- Consultant-level experience in Neonatology.
- Strong experience in a Level III/IV NICU and management of critically ill neonates.
- Experience with neonatal ventilation, resuscitation and advanced intensive care.
- Tier-1/Western qualification preferred — UK CCT/CCST, American Board, Canadian Royal College, Australian/New Zealand or Irish qualification.
- Eligible for DHA/DOH/MOHAP licensing.
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
- Competitive tax-free salary package.
- Housing allowance or government-provided accommodation.
- Comprehensive medical and health insurance.
- Annual paid leave and public holidays.
- Annual return air ticket/airfare allowance.
- Relocation assistance for international candidates, where applicable.
- UAE medical licensing and credentialing support.
- CME/CPD and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities for career advancement and clinical leadership.
- Access to advanced cardiac diagnostic and treatment facilities.
- Supportive multidisciplinary and professional working environment.
- End-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE regulations.
- Family benefits, where applicable.
- Additional allowances and benefits according to the Government Healthcare Facility's employment policy.
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