Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon

About the role

A leading government healthcare organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon. The consultant provides highly specialized surgical care for children with complex craniofacial anomalies and deformities, with advanced subspecialty expertise and independent management of complex cases, aligned with DOH PQR subspecialty requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level care in pediatric craniofacial surgery and independently manage and perform complex procedures such as craniosynostosis repair, craniofacial reconstruction, complex cleft and facial deformity correction, and syndromic craniofacial anomalies.
• Lead pre-operative planning and post-operative care for complex cases, and provide second opinions and expert consultations.
• Lead and take part in craniofacial multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, working with pediatric neurosurgery, ENT, orthodontics, genetics, speech and language therapy.
• Teach, mentor and supervise junior doctors and fellows; take part in clinical research, audits and service development.
• Ensure full compliance with DOH PQR and patient safety standards.

Required profile

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree and a recognized specialty qualification in plastic surgery.
• Formal fellowship training in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery from an accredited center (mandatory).
• Minimum 3 years post-fellowship experience as a Consultant, or minimum 5 years post-specialty experience in a high-volume craniofacial center.
• Proven independent practice in pediatric craniofacial surgery.
• Eligible for or holding a DOH Consultant License with a craniofacial scope of practice.