Consultant Neonatologist (NICU) - Saudi Arabia

About the Role

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Neonatologist to join a leading healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide expert care to critically ill and premature newborns in a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), ensuring the highest standards of neonatal care and patient safety.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering advanced neonatal services, utilizing the latest technologies and evidence-based clinical practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborns in the NICU.
• Diagnose and manage neonatal conditions including respiratory distress, neonatal sepsis, congenital anomalies, metabolic disorders, and complications of prematurity.
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures such as neonatal resuscitation, endotracheal intubation, umbilical line placement, central venous access, and ventilator management.
• Lead neonatal emergency response and stabilization efforts in delivery rooms and neonatal units.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for neonatal patients.
• Collaborate closely with obstetricians, pediatric subspecialists, pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing teams.
• Participate in antenatal counseling for high-risk pregnancies and expected neonatal complications.
• Ensure compliance with NICU protocols, infection prevention measures, and patient safety standards.
• Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, fellows, and NICU nursing staff.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and research activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuing medical education and departmental development programs.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Pediatrics.
• Fellowship or Subspecialty Certification in Neonatology / Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing as a Consultant Neonatologist in a Level III or Level IV NICU.
• Extensive experience in neonatal intensive care, advanced neonatal resuscitation, and ventilator management.
• Strong clinical decision-making and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Eligibility for licensure with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Western Board Certification (UK CCT, American Board, Canadian Fellowship, Australian Fellowship, or equivalent).
• Experience in tertiary-care hospitals and high-volume NICUs.
• Research, teaching, and academic involvement in neonatology.
• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary package.
• Housing and relocation assistance.
• Annual flight allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• CME and professional development support.
• Career advancement opportunities within a leading healthcare organization.
• Access to advanced neonatal technologies and multidisciplinary specialist support.