Consultant Pediatrician – Full-time in Abu Dhabi

About the role

A leading JCI‑accredited hospital in the United Arab Emirates is expanding its pediatric services and seeks an experienced Consultant Pediatrician. The role offers exposure to outpatient, inpatient, preventive and developmental care within a modern, quality‑driven environment serving a diverse international patient base.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Internationally trained consultant with a recognised paediatric specialist qualification (e.g., American Board of Pediatrics, UK CCT/MRCPCH/FRCPCH, Canadian Royal College, Australian FRACP, Arab Board, MD/DNB/FCPS).
• Eligibility for UAE medical licensing and facility credentialing.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with patients and families.

Required skills

• Paediatric clinical assessment and diagnosis.
• Management of common paediatric conditions and developmental issues.
• Immunisation and preventive health expertise.
• Coordination of multidisciplinary care pathways.

What we offer

• Highly competitive tax‑free salary package.
• Performance‑based incentives.
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Annual return flight tickets.
• Professional indemnity/malpractice coverage.
• Continuing medical education support.
• Visa and onboarding assistance.