Consultant Pediatrician - UAE Tax-Free Salary

About the role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its pediatric outpatient, inpatient, preventive and developmental services and is looking for a Consultant Pediatrician to join its clinical team. The role suits internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure and the chance to work in a modern, quality-driven environment serving a diverse international patient population. It is based in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care for infants, children and adolescents in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Diagnose and manage common pediatric illnesses, growth concerns, infections, asthma, allergies and developmental issues.
• Support immunisation, preventive health, nutrition counselling and family education.
• Coordinate care with neonatology, pediatric subspecialists, emergency medicine and allied health teams.
• Recognise and escalate acutely unwell children and support safe admission or referral pathways.
• Maintain child-safe documentation, consent, safeguarding awareness and UAE regulatory compliance.

Required profile

• Internationally trained Consultant Pediatrician with recognised qualifications such as ABP, UK CCT / MRCPCH / FRCPCH, European Board or national specialist registration, Royal College Certification (Canada), Australian FRACP, Arab Board MD / DNB / FCPS or equivalent.
• Candidates from the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, the Middle East, Africa and South America are welcome, subject to UAE licensing and facility credentialing.
• Strong clinical judgement, evidence-based practice and patient safety; excellent communication with culturally diverse patients and teams.

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.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and annual return flight tickets.
• Professional indemnity coverage and 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 current licensing status or eligibility; shortlisted candidates are contacted for a confidential discussion.