Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon to join a leading tertiary healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents with a wide range of congenital, acquired, and traumatic surgical conditions, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.
The ideal candidate will work within a multidisciplinary pediatric team to deliver advanced surgical services and optimize outcomes for pediatric patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of pediatric surgical conditions including congenital anomalies, abdominal conditions, thoracic conditions, tumors, and trauma.
- Perform elective and emergency pediatric surgical procedures.
- Manage neonatal surgical cases including congenital malformations and complex neonatal emergencies.
- Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for pediatric surgical patients.
- Collaborate with neonatology, pediatric ICU, anesthesia, radiology, and other subspecialties for integrated patient care.
- Participate in emergency surgical coverage and trauma care for pediatric patients.
- Develop individualized preoperative and postoperative management plans.
- Ensure accurate documentation in compliance with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations and hospital policies.
- Participate in clinical audits, research, teaching, and continuing medical education activities.
- Maintain high standards of infection control, patient safety, and surgical quality.
Qualifications & Requirements
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
- Board Certification / Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery.
- Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Pediatric Surgery.
- Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in a tertiary care or academic hospital.
- Strong expertise in neonatal and complex pediatric surgical procedures.
- Excellent surgical, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in minimally invasive pediatric surgery is an advantage.
- Exposure to pediatric trauma and neonatal intensive care surgical collaboration.
- Academic and research experience preferred.
- Ability to work in a multicultural healthcare environment.
Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary
- Family benefits
- Health insurance
- Annual airfare allowance
- Paid annual leave
- CME and professional development support
