Pediatric Otolaryngology Consultant

About the role

The position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents with ear, nose, throat, head, and neck disorders within a tertiary care environment. The consultant will work closely with multidisciplinary pediatric teams to deliver high‑quality ENT services.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of pediatric ENT conditions, including airway disorders, hearing loss, recurrent infections, sleep‑disordered breathing, congenital anomalies, and head‑and‑neck disorders.
• Perform pediatric ENT surgical procedures such as adenotonsillectomy, airway surgery, ear surgery, endoscopic procedures, and corrective surgery for congenital head‑and‑neck conditions.
• Assess and manage complex pediatric airway cases in collaboration with Pediatric Intensive Care, Pulmonology, and Anesthesia teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, case discussions, and provide inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and on‑call services.
• Ensure compliance with clinical quality, patient safety, and evidence‑based practice standards.
• Support education, training, and mentorship of medical staff, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in clinical audits, quality‑improvement initiatives, and research activities.

Required profile

• MBBS/MD or equivalent with Board Certification/Specialist Qualification in Otolaryngology (ENT).
• Mandatory Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology.
• Eligibility for DOH Abu Dhabi Consultant Licensure.
• Education, residency, fellowship, and board certification from Tier 1 countries (USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand).
• Minimum 3 years post‑board experience as a Consultant Pediatric Otolaryngologist, preferably in a tertiary pediatric or academic hospital.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex pediatric ENT and airway cases.

Required skills

• Adenotonsillectomy
• Airway surgery
• Ear surgery
• Endoscopic procedures
• Management of congenital head‑and‑neck conditions
• Pediatric airway management