Consultant Pediatric Emergency Physician (Abu Dhabi)

About the role

The hospital is seeking an experienced Consultant in Pediatric Emergency Medicine to lead and deliver high‑quality emergency care for infants, children and adolescents. The role combines direct patient management with departmental leadership, quality improvement and academic activities.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and manage acute medical, surgical and trauma conditions in pediatric patients.
• Lead resuscitation efforts, including advanced airway management, vascular access and life‑saving interventions.
• Perform emergency procedures such as lumbar puncture, fracture reduction and splinting, wound repair and procedural sedation.
• Coordinate care with subspecialists, surgeons, intensivists and other emergency physicians.
• Contribute to strategic development, clinical pathways, guidelines and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior doctors, residents and nursing staff.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans and follow‑up instructions compassionately to families.
• Participate in teaching, research, case presentations and represent the department at conferences.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MD/MBBS) from a recognized institution.
• Board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics with PEM fellowship, or Emergency Medicine with pediatric specialization.
• 8–10 years of post‑specialization experience, including consultant‑level practice.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Advanced airway management
• Vascular access
• Lumbar puncture
• Fracture reduction and splinting
• Wound repair
• Procedural sedation