Requirements
The ideal candidate will hold an MBBS or equivalent medical degree, a recognized Specialty Qualification in Plastic Surgery, and mandatory formal fellowship training in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery. A minimum of 3 years post-fellowship experience as a Consultant or 5 years post-specialty experience in a high-volume craniofacial center is required, with proven independent practice in pediatric craniofacial surgery. Eligibility for or holding a DOH Consultant License with a craniofacial scope of practice is also necessary.
Description
A leading government healthcare organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experiencedConsultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon.Job SummaryThe Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon will provide highly specialized surgical care for children with complex craniofacial anomalies and deformities. This role requires advanced subspecialty expertise and independent management of complex craniofacial conditions, aligned with DOH PQR subspecialty requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical DutiesProvide consultant-level care in pediatric craniofacial surgery.Independently manage and perform complex craniofacial procedures including:Craniosynostosis repairCraniofacial reconstructionComplex cleft and facial deformity correctionSyndromic craniofacial anomaliesLead pre-operative planning and post-operative care for complex cases.Provide second opinions and expert consultations.Multidisciplinary LeadershipLead and participate in craniofacial multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.Collaborate closely with:Pediatric NeurosurgeryENTOrthodonticsGeneticsSpeech & Language TherapyAcademic & Governance ResponsibilitiesTeach, mentor, and supervise junior doctors and fellows.Participate in clinical research, audits, and service development.Ensure full compliance with DOH PQR, and patient safety standards.RequirementsQualifications & Experience (DOH PQR - Consultant Level)Mandatory QualificationsMBBS or equivalent medical degree.Recognized Specialty Qualification in Plastic Surgery.Formal fellowship training in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery from an accredited center (mandatory).ExperienceMinimum 3 years post-fellowship experience as a ConsultantORMinimum 5 years post-specialty experience in a high-volume craniofacial center.Proven independent practice in pediatric craniofacial surgery.LicensingEligible for or holding a DOH Consultant License with acraniofacial scope of practice.WORK LOCATION - ABU DHABI.