Requirements
Requires MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical qualification, along with a recognized postgraduate qualification in pediatrics. Must have relevant post-specialization clinical experience and strong general pediatric clinical practice experience. Excellent diagnostic, clinical decision-making, and communication skills with children and parents are essential, as is a compassionate, patient-centered approach and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Sharjah, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Healthcare
Company Industry
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Services
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate specialist paediatrician / pediatrician to join a leading healthcare facility in the UAE.
The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to newborns, infants, children, and adolescents, with a strong focus on preventive healthcare, accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and family-centered care.
Key responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive pediatric consultations and clinical examinations.
Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in children.
Provide routine health assessments and monitor children's physical, developmental, and emotional well-being.
Manage common pediatric conditions including respiratory infections, gastrointestinal disorders, allergies, asthma, and childhood infections.
Assess and manage children presenting with fever, cough, breathing difficulties, dehydration, abdominal pain, and other acute complaints.
Monitor child growth and development and identify developmental concerns at an early stage.
Provide age-appropriate vaccination and immunization guidance according to applicable clinical protocols.
Assess nutritional status and provide appropriate dietary and health advice.
Manage children with chronic medical conditions and coordinate long-term follow-up.
Recognize children requiring urgent or specialized care and arrange appropriate referrals.
Review and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic investigations.
Provide appropriate pediatric emergency assessment and initial stabilization within the physician's scope of practice.
Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, preventive-care advice, and follow-up requirements clearly to parents and caregivers.
Work closely with pediatric subspecialists, nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and confidential patient records.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement, infection-control, and patient-safety initiatives.
Promote preventive healthcare, healthy childhood development, and family education.
Follow applicable UAE healthcare regulations, clinical guidelines, professional standards, and facility policies.
Requirements
MBBS, MD, or equivalent recognized medical qualification.
Recognized postgraduate qualification in paediatrics / pediatrics.
Relevant post-specialization clinical experience.
Strong experience in general pediatric clinical practice.
Excellent diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
Good knowledge of pediatric growth, development, preventive care, and common childhood conditions.
Strong ability to communicate effectively with children and their parents or caregivers.
Compassionate and patient-centered approach.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
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