Senior Specialist / Consultant - Pediatric Emergency Medicine - UAE

We are seeking highly qualified and experienced Senior Specialists and Consultants in Pediatric Emergency Medicine for exciting career opportunities with leading government and premium private healthcare facilities across the UAE. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced physicians specializing in pediatric emergency care to join established clinical teams and provide prompt, high-quality medical care to infants, children, and adolescents presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions. We welcome applications from internationally trained specialists and consultants, particularly candidates holding UK CCT, Western qualifications, American Board, Australian Board, or German Board credentials. Our team can assist eligible candidates with the applicable UAE healthcare licensing process and guide them through the relevant registration requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, stabilize, and manage pediatric patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Provide emergency resuscitation and initial stabilization for critically ill or injured children.
• Manage pediatric emergencies, including respiratory distress, seizures, severe infections, dehydration, trauma, and allergic reactions.
• Perform emergency procedures within the scope of training, qualifications, and clinical privileges.
• Apply age-appropriate triage protocols and prioritize patients according to clinical urgency.
• Coordinate with pediatricians, pediatric intensivists, surgeons, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and adhere to pediatric emergency care protocols and patient safety standards.

Requirements

• Recognized postgraduate qualifications in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, or a relevant specialty, appropriate to the applied professional title.
• Relevant specialist or consultant-level experience in pediatric emergency care.
• Valid medical license or professional registration, as applicable.
• Demonstrated expertise in pediatric assessment, resuscitation, and emergency management.
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced pediatric emergency department.
• Eligibility to meet the applicable UAE healthcare licensing requirements.
• Candidates holding UK CCT, Western qualifications, American Board, Australian Board, or German Board credentials are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive, tax-free salary package.
• Opportunities with leading government and premium private healthcare facilities.
• Accommodation or housing allowance, depending on the employer.
• Medical insurance and annual leave.
• Annual air ticket or travel allowance, depending on the employment contract.
• Family benefits and children's education allowance, where offered.
• Access to modern pediatric emergency departments and advanced medical facilities.
• Guidance and support throughout the UAE healthcare licensing and registration process.
• Recruitment assistance for suitable candidates based on qualifications, experience, and licensing status.