Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Consultant in Pediatric Emergency Medicine to join a leading healthcare network serving Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. The role involves delivering high‑quality emergency care to neonates, infants, children and adolescents in a fast‑paced hospital environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of pediatric emergency cases, including medical, surgical and traumatic conditions.
• Provide rapid stabilization, resuscitation and emergency procedures such as airway management, procedural sedation, vascular access, lumbar puncture, fracture management and wound care.
• Lead emergency response and trauma teams, and collaborate with pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, radiologists and other professionals.
• Supervise junior physicians, residents, nurses and allied health staff.
• Participate in case discussions, clinical governance, quality improvement, research and accreditation activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with DOH regulations.

Required profile

• MBBS or equivalent recognized by the Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi.
• Post‑graduate qualification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine with a pediatric fellowship, or Pediatrics with an accredited Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship (e.g., MD, DNB, Arab Board, American Board, Canadian Board, FRCP, FACEM, FRCEM).
• Eligibility for DOH Consultant licensure.
• Valid BLS, PALS and ACLS certifications; ATLS preferred.

Required skills

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) – preferred
• Airway management
• Procedural sedation
• Vascular access
• Lumbar puncture
• Fracture management
• Wound care

What we offer

• Competitive tax‑free salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Annual paid leave with air‑ticket allowance
• End‑of‑service benefits per UAE Labour Law
• CME support and professional development
• Relocation assistance where applicable