Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon

Job Description – Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon

Position

Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon

Location

Dubai / Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon to join a leading multidisciplinary healthcare team in the UAE. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired craniofacial conditions. The role involves collaboration with plastic surgeons, neurosurgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, pediatricians, orthodontists, speech therapists, ENT specialists, and other allied healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, and surgically manage congenital and acquired craniofacial abnormalities in pediatric patients.
• Perform complex craniofacial reconstructive procedures, including treatment of:
• Craniosynostosis
• Cleft lip and palate (where applicable)
• Craniofacial syndromes
• Facial asymmetry
• Orbital deformities
• Craniofacial trauma
• Skull and facial bone deformities
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary craniofacial team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary craniofacial clinics and case conferences.
• Provide pre-operative assessment, surgical intervention, and comprehensive post-operative care.
• Counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, expected outcomes, and long-term follow-up.
• Manage surgical emergencies related to pediatric craniofacial conditions.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and patient safety programs.
• Supervise junior medical staff, residents, and fellows where applicable.
• Contribute to teaching, research, and continuous medical education activities.
• Ensure compliance with hospital standards, infection control policies, and international best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) recognized by the relevant UAE health authority.
• Completion of an accredited residency in Plastic Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or an equivalent surgical specialty.
• Fellowship or subspecialty training in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery.
• Board Certification or equivalent specialist qualification recognized by the UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).
• Eligibility for or possession of a DHA, DOH, or MOHAP Consultant license.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-board/fellowship experience as a Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon (or as required by UAE licensing regulations).
• Extensive experience in pediatric craniofacial reconstruction and multidisciplinary team management.
• Experience working in internationally accredited tertiary or children's hospitals is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in advanced craniofacial reconstructive techniques and complex pediatric surgical procedures.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in pediatric craniofacial reconstructive surgery.
• Strong clinical judgment and surgical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and family counseling abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and continuous professional development.
• Strong leadership, teaching, and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• International fellowship from a recognized craniofacial center.
• Western Board Certification or equivalent internationally recognized qualification (preferred).
• Publications or research contributions in pediatric craniofacial surgery.
• Experience with craniofacial distraction osteogenesis, virtual surgical planning, and advanced reconstructive techniques

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Health insurance.
• Annual airfare allowance.
• Annual paid leave.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art tertiary healthcare facility with a multidisciplinary craniofacial team.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.