Consultant Neonatologist - NICU

About the role

Tadawi Specialty Hospital is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Neonatologist to provide specialized care to critically ill, premature and high-risk newborns in its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The consultant delivers advanced neonatal care, manages complex conditions, leads multidisciplinary clinical teams and upholds the highest standards of patient safety, clinical excellence and family-centered care.

Key responsibilities

• Clinical care: provide intensive care to premature and critically ill newborns, diagnose and manage conditions such as respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal sepsis, birth asphyxia, jaundice, congenital abnormalities and metabolic disorders, and conduct daily NICU rounds.
• Advanced procedures: manage respiratory support including mechanical ventilation and CPAP, perform intubation, umbilical catheterization, lumbar puncture and neonatal resuscitation, and oversee stabilization and safe transfers.
• Follow-up care: provide specialized follow-up for premature and high-risk infants after NICU discharge.
• Leadership: lead and supervise NICU physicians, nurses and allied staff, coordinate care with pediatricians, obstetricians and anesthesiologists, and help develop evidence-based treatment guidelines.
• Emergency care: lead neonatal resuscitation, stabilize life-threatening conditions, and cover on-call and emergency consultations.
• Quality and safety: maintain clinical governance and infection prevention, comply with DHA regulations and accreditation standards, take part in audits and quality improvement, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Family communication: explain diagnoses and treatment options to parents, support them emotionally and involve them in care decisions and discharge planning.
• Training: mentor medical and nursing teams, take part in continuing medical education and simulation training, and stay updated on neonatal advances.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate specialization in Pediatrics, with a fellowship, board certification or recognized subspecialty qualification in Neonatology.
• DHA Consultant Neonatology license or eligibility to obtain the Consultant title is mandatory.
• Experience meeting the UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) for Consultant-level physicians, with proven NICU experience managing critically ill and premature newborns.
• Previous experience in a tertiary care hospital or advanced NICU is strongly preferred.

Required skills

• Competency in advanced neonatal resuscitation, ventilation and intensive care procedures.
• NRP certification or equivalent current training is preferred.