Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) – Dubai

About the role

A leading hospital in Dubai is seeking a Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care to lead its state‑of‑the‑art PICU. You will manage critically ill children with complex medical and surgical conditions, applying advanced life‑saving interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver expert care to high‑acuity pediatric patients in the PICU.
• Perform advanced procedures such as mechanical ventilation, ECMO and invasive monitoring.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, surgeons, nurses and allied health professionals to design individualized treatment plans.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to clinical education programs.
• Lead quality‑improvement initiatives and uphold international care standards.
• Participate in clinical research and stay current with PICU advancements.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Board certification in Pediatric Intensive Care or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Western training (USA, UK, Canada or equivalent) is mandatory.
• Minimum 3–5 years post‑board experience in a consultant PICU role.
• Strong leadership, communication and family‑centered care philosophy.
• Eligibility for DHA Consultant licensure.

Required skills

• Mechanical ventilation
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Invasive monitoring
• Advanced pediatric critical care techniques

What we offer

• Tax‑free salary with performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive family medical insurance.
• Housing and transportation allowance.
• Relocation support for international candidates.
• Access to cutting‑edge PICU technologies and training programs.