Consultant Pediatric Emergency Physician

About the role

A leading tertiary‑care hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join its busy Pediatric Emergency Department. The role involves delivering rapid, compassionate care to infants, children and adolescents while shaping departmental strategy and education.

Key responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive emergency assessment and management of acute medical, surgical and trauma cases in children.
• Lead resuscitation efforts, including advanced airway management, vascular access and life‑saving interventions.
• Carry out emergency procedures such as lumbar puncture, fracture reduction, splinting, wound repair and procedural sedation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with subspecialists, surgeons and intensive‑care teams.
• Develop clinical pathways, quality‑improvement initiatives and participate in morbidity‑mortality reviews.
• Mentor junior doctors, residents and nursing staff, and contribute to teaching programmes.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MD/MBBS) from a recognised institution.
• Board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, or equivalent fellowship.
• 8‑10 years post‑specialisation experience, including consultant‑level practice.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication and teamwork abilities.

Required skills

• Advanced airway management
• Vascular access
• Lumbar puncture
• Fracture reduction and splinting
• Procedural sedation
• Wound repair