Requirements
Requires MBBS or equivalent medical qualification recognized by DOH, Abu Dhabi, along with an MD, MS, DNB, Arab Board, FRCS, American Board, Canadian Board, Australian Fellowship, or equivalent in general surgery. A fellowship or subspecialty training in pediatric surgery is essential. Candidates must be eligible for DOH consultant licensure, and current BLS/ACLS certification is preferred.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Healthcare
Company Industry
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Services
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.
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