Specialist / Consultant Pediatric Neonatology

We're Hiring | Specialist / Consultant Pediatric Neonatology-Al Ain

Location: Al Ain

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified Specialist / Consultant Pediatric Neonatologist to join a leading healthcare facility in Al Ain, UAE. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive neonatal care, managing critically ill newborns, and delivering evidence-based treatment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of neonatal care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert diagnosis, treatment, and management of premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborns.
• Manage patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), including ventilator support and advanced neonatal procedures.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide immediate neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, anesthesiologists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals for coordinated patient care.
• Perform neonatal procedures such as umbilical catheterization, intubation, lumbar puncture, and chest tube insertion as required.
• Participate in neonatal follow-up clinics and developmental assessments.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Educate and counsel parents regarding neonatal conditions, treatment plans, and long-term care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and infection control programs.
• Supervise junior medical staff, residents, and fellows (Consultant level).
• Participate in departmental meetings, CME activities, and research programs.

Qualifications

Specialist

• MD/MS/DNB or equivalent qualification in Pediatrics recognized by UAE authorities.
• Fellowship/DM/CCT/Board Certification in Neonatology or Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Valid DOH License or DOH Eligibility as a Specialist Pediatric Neonatologist (preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialization experience in Neonatology.
• Strong expertise in managing Level III/IV NICU patients.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Consultant

• American Board / Canadian Board / UK CCT / Irish CSCST / Australian FRACP / European Board or equivalent recognized Consultant qualification in Neonatology.
• Valid DOH License or DOH Eligibility as Consultant Pediatric Neonatologist (preferred).
• Minimum 5–8 years of post-board certification experience as a Consultant.
• Extensive experience in tertiary care hospitals and advanced NICU management.
• Proven leadership, teaching, and research experience is preferred.

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Health insurance.
• Annual paid leave with air ticket allowance.
• Professional licensing support.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities.
• End-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art healthcare facility in Al Ain.