Consultant Pediatrician - UAE

About the role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its pediatric outpatient, inpatient, preventive and developmental services and is looking for a Consultant Pediatrician to join its clinical team. The role suits internationally trained clinicians who want strong clinical exposure and the chance to practice in a modern, quality-driven environment serving a diverse international patient population.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care for infants, children and adolescents in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Diagnose and manage common pediatric illnesses, growth concerns, infections, asthma, allergies and developmental issues.
• Support immunisation, preventive health, nutrition counselling and family education.
• Coordinate care with neonatology, pediatric subspecialists, emergency medicine and allied health teams.
• Recognise and escalate acutely unwell children and support safe admission or referral pathways.
• Maintain child-safe documentation, consent, safeguarding awareness and UAE regulatory compliance.

Required profile

• Internationally trained Consultant Pediatrician with recognised qualifications such as ABP, UK CCT / MRCPCH / FRCPCH, European Board or national specialist registration, Royal College Certification (Canada), Australian FRACP, Arab Board, or MD / DNB / FCPS or equivalent.
• Candidates from the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, the Middle East, Africa and South America are welcome, subject to UAE licensing and facility credentialing.
• Strong clinical judgement, evidence-based practice and patient safety; excellent communication with culturally diverse patients and teams.
• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance.

What we offer

• Competitive tax-free salary, performance-based incentives and housing allowance or premium accommodation support.
• Medical insurance, annual return flights, professional indemnity coverage and continuing medical education support.
• Visa and onboarding assistance, structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion help, credential verification and relocation guidance for physician and family.

Applications are made through PulseHire HR Middle East with an updated CV and details of current licensing status or eligibility; shortlisted candidates are contacted for a confidential discussion.