Job Description

A government healthcare facility in the UAE is seeking an experienced Specialist / Consultant Pediatric Surgeon to provide comprehensive surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents. The successful candidate will diagnose and manage congenital abnormalities, pediatric surgical conditions, and emergency surgical cases while ensuring high standards of patient safety and family-centered care.

International candidates are welcome to apply, including qualified pediatric surgeons willing to relocate to the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage surgical conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents.
• Perform pediatric surgical procedures in accordance with specialist training, clinical privileges, and established protocols.
• Manage congenital abnormalities, gastrointestinal conditions, abdominal emergencies, and other pediatric surgical disorders.
• Provide emergency surgical assessment and treatment for pediatric trauma and acute conditions.
• Conduct preoperative evaluations and provide postoperative care, monitoring recovery and managing complications.
• Coordinate with pediatricians, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, and other specialists.
• Communicate treatment plans, surgical risks, and recovery expectations clearly to parents and caregivers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with infection-control, patient-safety, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Recognized specialist qualification in Pediatric Surgery.
• UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Pediatric Surgery or an equivalent internationally recognized specialist qualification accepted by the relevant licensing authority.
• Relevant postgraduate training and post-specialization clinical experience in pediatric surgery.
• Demonstrated competence in managing pediatric surgical emergencies and performing appropriate surgical procedures.
• Current professional registration and a Certificate of Good Standing, where applicable.
• Eligibility for UAE healthcare licensing through DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, subject to the relevant authority’s assessment.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage a demanding clinical workload.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Employment benefits according to the employer’s policy.
• Continuing medical education and professional development opportunities.
• Access to modern surgical facilities and multidisciplinary pediatric services.
• Relocation assistance may be available, subject to employer policy.