Consultant Paediatric Intensivist / Emergency Medicine (Western qualified)

A leading tertiary hospital in the UAE is seeking an experienced Consultant Paediatric Intensivist / Emergency Medicine Physician to join its Paediatric Critical Care and Emergency team.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will provide consultant-level care to critically ill children and paediatric emergency patients, managing complex acute cases in a high-volume clinical environment. The role involves working closely with PICU, Paediatrics, Neonatology, Emergency Medicine and other specialist teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage critically ill paediatric patients in the PICU and Emergency Department.
• Lead the management of paediatric medical and surgical emergencies.
• Provide advanced resuscitation and stabilization of critically ill children.
• Manage respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, trauma and other critical conditions.
• Perform and supervise appropriate critical-care procedures.
• Participate in emergency response and paediatric resuscitation.
• Coordinate patient care with Paediatrics, Neonatology, Anaesthesia, Surgery and other specialties.
• Conduct clinical rounds and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide consultation and support to emergency and inpatient teams.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors and residents.
• Participate in MDT meetings, clinical audits and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Support teaching, training and development of paediatric critical-care services.
• Medical degree with recognised postgraduate qualification in Paediatrics / Paediatric Critical Care / Emergency Medicine.
• American Board, Canadian Board, Australian Board, Irish Board, CCT/CCST or equivalent preferred.
• Consultant-level experience in Paediatric Intensive Care and/or Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Strong experience managing critically ill and emergency paediatric patients.
• Experience in a tertiary or quaternary hospital/PICU preferred.
• Eligible for DHA/DoH/MOHAP Consultant licensing.
• Excellent clinical, communication and leadership skills.
• Competitive tax-free salary in line with qualifications and experience.
• Performance-based incentives where applicable.
• Annual air ticket or travel allowance, depending on the employer's policy.
• Paid annual leave in accordance with UAE employment regulations.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Visa and work permit sponsorship.
• Professional licensing and credentialing support.
• Relocation assistance where included in the employer's package.
• Family visa support may be available depending on the employment package.
• Modern clinical facilities equipped with advanced medical technology.
• Opportunity to work alongside internationally trained healthcare professionals.
• Diverse and multicultural patient population.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Long-term employment opportunities with reputable healthcare organizations in the UAE.
• Attractive work-life balance and access to the UAE's high-quality lifestyle.