Specialist Consultant Pediatric Surgeon (American Board)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Surgeon with an American Board qualification to join a leading healthcare institution in the UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialized surgical care to infants, children, and adolescents with a wide range of congenital, developmental, and acquired surgical conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and develop appropriate surgical treatment plans for pediatric patients.
• Perform pediatric surgical procedures within the scope of clinical expertise.
• Manage congenital, neonatal, abdominal, gastrointestinal, and other pediatric surgical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive pre‑operative and post‑operative patient care.
• Manage surgical emergencies and post‑operative complications.
• Collaborate closely with pediatricians, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Counsel parents and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical procedures, and follow‑up care.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient‑safety initiatives.
• Support teaching and supervision of junior medical staff where required.
• Comply with UAE healthcare regulations, hospital policies, and professional standards.

Required profile

• American Board Certification in Pediatric Surgery or recognized equivalent.
• Valid medical registration in the country of practice.
• Relevant clinical and surgical experience in Pediatric Surgery.
• Strong experience in pediatric and neonatal surgical care.
• Excellent clinical, surgical, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Eligibility for UAE medical licensing, subject to health authority assessment.

Required skills

• Pediatric surgical procedures
• Neonatal surgical care

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Medical insurance and other benefits according to the employer's package
• Annual leave and air‑ticket benefits, where applicable
• Professional development and career growth opportunities