Neonatologist

About the role

A leading healthcare facility in Dubai is looking for an experienced Neonatologist to provide specialized care for newborns, especially premature, low-birth-weight and critically ill infants. The role sits within the Sonia department and is based on site.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care for newborns, including premature and high-risk infants.
• Diagnose and manage conditions such as respiratory distress, neonatal infections, jaundice, birth asphyxia and congenital disorders.
• Manage critically ill newborns in the NICU and provide respiratory support, ventilation and hemodynamic management.
• Conduct newborn assessments and coordinate investigations and treatment plans.
• Manage neonatal emergencies and stabilize patients when needed.
• Monitor growth, development, nutrition and recovery of newborns.
• Counsel parents and families about the infant's condition, treatment and follow-up.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate medical records and uphold high standards of neonatal care.

Required profile

• MBBS or an equivalent internationally recognized primary medical qualification.
• Relevant Master's degree, postgraduate specialist qualification, fellowship or equivalent in Pediatrics.
• Additional fellowship or advanced specialist training in Neonatology.
• Minimum 3 years of post-specialization clinical experience preferred.
• Strong experience in NICU management, neonatal ventilation and care of premature and critically ill newborns.

Required skills

• Excellent clinical judgment.
• Communication and teamwork skills.

What we offer

• Private health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Training and development.
• Performance bonus.