Consultant - Pediatric Surgeon

Consultant Pediatric Surgeon – Role: Consultant Pediatric Surgeon. Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Industry: Hospital and Health Care. Function: Medical Practitioner. Experience: Minimum 7 years post-specialization. Job Type: Full-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-level surgical care for pediatric patients, including neonates, infants, children, and adolescents with routine, complex, urgent, or emergency surgical needs.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within approved pediatric surgery privileges and hospital standards.
• Assess pediatric surgical cases, review investigations, determine treatment options, and develop individualized surgical care plans.
• Conduct daily ward rounds and coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans with pediatricians, anesthesiologists, intensivists, nurses, radiology teams, and allied health professionals.
• Provide expert surgical decision-making for complex pediatric cases requiring collaboration with other medical and surgical specialties.
• Supervise junior medical staff, residents, and clinical team members while supporting their training, evaluation, and professional development.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records, operative notes, consent documentation, ward round updates, and follow-up plans.
• Participate in departmental meetings, clinical audits, morbidity reviews, patient safety programs, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide on-call coverage and respond to pediatric surgical emergencies according to the departmental schedule.
• Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, infection control standards, and child-focused safety protocols.
• Engage in research, publications, continuous medical education, and evidence-based pediatric surgery practice.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Completion of accredited residency and fellowship training in Pediatric Surgery.
• Board certification in Pediatric Surgery such as American Board, Royal College, or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Minimum 7 years of experience post-specialization.
• At least 2 years of experience in a tertiary care center.
• Eligibility for regional consultant-level healthcare licensing is preferred.
• Strong clinical expertise in pediatric surgical assessment, operative care, emergency response, and postoperative management.
• Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in complex pediatric surgical cases.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, child-centered care, ethical practice, accurate documentation, and clinical excellence.

Skills Set

• Pediatric surgery
• Neonatal and infant surgery care
• Pediatric emergency surgery
• Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Surgical treatment planning
• Daily ward rounds
• Preoperative and postoperative care
• Multidisciplinary case management
• Pediatric patient safety
• Medical records and documentation
• Junior doctor supervision
• Clinical audit and quality improvement
• Research and CME participation
• Tertiary care pediatric surgery

Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary for a senior pediatric surgery consultant role (65000–90000).
• Housing allowance or accommodation support for relocation and stability.
• Annual leave and CME support to encourage professional development.
• Health insurance for self and dependents.
• Relocation assistance and onboarding support for eligible candidates.
• Opportunity to work with leading healthcare facilities through a Dubai‑based medical recruitment partner.
• Meaningful role supporting children and families through expert surgical care, safe treatment planning, and compassionate clinical communication.

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