Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Pediatric Surgeon / Pediatric Surgery Specialist to join a leading healthcare facility in the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in the surgical management of infants, children, and adolescents, with a strong commitment to safe, compassionate, and family-centered care.

The successful candidate will work closely with pediatricians, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, intensivists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive surgical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pediatric surgical consultations and clinical assessments.
• Diagnose and manage surgical conditions affecting newborns, infants, children, and adolescents.
• Develop individualized surgical treatment plans based on clinical findings and diagnostic investigations.
• Perform pediatric surgical procedures within the physician's training, competence, and approved clinical scope.
• Manage both elective and emergency pediatric surgical cases.
• Assess and treat children presenting with acute abdominal pain, gastrointestinal conditions, congenital abnormalities, trauma, and other surgical emergencies.
• Evaluate and manage common pediatric surgical conditions including hernias, hydroceles, undescended testes, appendicitis, bowel disorders, and anorectal conditions.
• Participate in the management of congenital and neonatal surgical conditions where appropriately trained.
• Perform appropriate minimally invasive or laparoscopic pediatric procedures where qualified.
• Review and interpret relevant laboratory investigations, ultrasound, X-ray, CT, MRI, and other diagnostic studies.
• Provide pre-operative counseling to parents and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment options, procedures, risks, and expected outcomes.
• Provide post-operative care, follow-up, and management of surgical complications.
• Coordinate care with pediatric intensive care, neonatology, anesthesia, emergency medicine, radiology, and other specialties.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and confidential medical records.
• Communicate effectively with children and their families in an age-appropriate and compassionate manner.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, clinical audits, quality improvement, and patient-safety initiatives.

Requirements

MBBS, MD, or equivalent recognized medical qualification.

Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatric Surgery / Paediatric Surgery or an equivalent recognized specialty.

Relevant post-specialization clinical experience.

Strong experience in pediatric surgical practice.

Ability to assess and manage both elective and emergency pediatric surgical cases.

Strong clinical judgment and surgical decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Compassionate and family-centered approach to pediatric care.