Consultant Pediatrician – UAE

About the role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its paediatric outpatient, inpatient, preventive and developmental care services and is looking for a Consultant Pediatrician. The role suits internationally trained specialists who want to work in a modern, quality-driven environment focused on clinical excellence, family-centred care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level paediatric care for infants, children and adolescents in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Diagnose and manage common conditions such as infections, asthma, allergies, growth concerns and developmental issues
• Support immunisation programmes, preventive care, nutritional counselling and family education
• Coordinate with neonatology, paediatric subspecialists, emergency medicine and allied health teams
• Recognise and manage acutely unwell children, arranging admissions, referrals and escalation of care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with child safeguarding, consent, patient safety and UAE healthcare regulations

Required profile

• Internationally trained Consultant Pediatrician with a recognised qualification, such as American Board certification, UK CCT / MRCPCH / FRCPCH, European Board certification, Royal College certification (Canada), FRACP with paediatric training, Arab Board certification, or an MD / DNB / FCPS or equivalent specialist qualification
• Eligibility for UAE medical licensing and facility credentialing; applicants from the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, the Middle East, Africa and South America are welcome
• Strong clinical judgement, excellent communication with diverse patients and teams, and interest in long-term career development

What we offer

• Highly competitive tax-free salary, with final pay aligned to board certification, experience, subspecialty and licensing eligibility
• Performance-based incentives where applicable
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support
• Medical insurance, annual return flights and professional indemnity coverage
• Continuing medical education support, visa and onboarding assistance, and structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion support

To apply, send an updated CV and details of your current licensing status or eligibility; shortlisted candidates are contacted for a confidential discussion.