Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon - Reconstruction
Posted date [2026-05-23]
(ID: 45595)
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Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon - ReconstructionJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon - Reconstruction
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: 5-7 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon - Reconstruction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced surgeon specializing in congenital and acquired craniofacial abnormalities in infants, children, and adolescents. This role is ideal for a consultant-level pediatric craniofacial surgeon with strong expertise in craniosynostosis correction, cleft-related craniofacial deformities, facial asymmetry, craniofacial trauma reconstruction, congenital skull abnormalities, and advanced pediatric reconstructive surgery.
The position focuses on improving functional, developmental, and aesthetic outcomes for pediatric patients through precise surgical planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and long-term family-centered care. The selected consultant will work closely with neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons, ENT specialists, orthodontists, speech therapists, pediatricians, nurses, and allied healthcare teams to deliver coordinated craniofacial care in a specialized children’s healthcare environment.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 75000-110000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage congenital and acquired craniofacial conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents
* Perform complex pediatric craniofacial surgical procedures, including correction of craniosynostosis, cleft-related craniofacial deformities, facial asymmetry, craniofacial trauma reconstruction, and congenital skull and facial abnormalities
* Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for pediatric craniofacial surgery patients requiring specialist evaluation and long-term care
* Develop individualized surgical plans, staged reconstructive pathways, postoperative care plans, and long-term follow-up strategies for pediatric patients
* Collaborate with neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons, ENT specialists, orthodontists, speech therapists, pediatricians, anesthesiologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
* Participate in craniofacial multidisciplinary clinics, surgical planning meetings, complex case reviews, and treatment pathway discussions
* Educate patients and families on diagnosis, surgical options, procedural risks, expected recovery, postoperative care, and long-term functional and aesthetic outcomes
* Support advanced craniofacial reconstruction, cleft-related programs, and pediatric skull base care where clinically required
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with DHA requirements, hospital policies, and clinical governance standards
* Participate in clinical audits, research activities, teaching programs, case reviews, and continuing medical education
* Ensure adherence to patient safety, infection control, surgical quality, and continuous improvement standards
Ideal Profile
The ideal candidate is a Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon with strong post-board experience in tertiary-care or academic hospital settings and proven expertise in pediatric craniofacial reconstructive and corrective surgery. This role requires advanced surgical judgment, clear family communication, and the ability to work effectively across complex multidisciplinary care pathways.
* MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution
* Board Certification or Fellowship in Plastic Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery, or Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery
* Valid DHA Consultant License or eligibility for Consultant registration in the relevant specialty
* Minimum 5-7 years of post-board consultant experience in pediatric craniofacial surgery within a tertiary-care or academic hospital
* Strong expertise in pediatric craniofacial reconstruction, craniosynostosis correction, cleft-related deformity surgery, facial asymmetry correction, and trauma reconstruction
* Experience in cleft and craniofacial multidisciplinary programs will be an advantage
* Exposure to advanced craniofacial reconstruction and pediatric skull base procedures is preferred
* Academic, research, audit, or teaching experience will add value
* Excellent surgical, communication, documentation, counseling, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
* Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment with children and families
Skills Set
* Pediatric craniofacial surgery
* Craniofacial reconstruction
* Craniosynostosis correction
* Cleft-related craniofacial surgery
* Facial asymmetry correction
* Craniofacial trauma reconstruction
* Congenital skull abnormality surgery
* Pediatric facial reconstruction
* Pediatric skull base procedure support
* Multidisciplinary craniofacial clinics
* Surgical planning meetings
* Postoperative pediatric care
* Family counseling
* DHA Consultant licensure eligibility
* Clinical audits and research
* Teaching and CME participation
* Patient safety and infection control
* Quality improvement
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a strong platform for a Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon to work in Dubai’s advanced Hospital and Health Care sector, where demand for specialized craniofacial, cleft, skull, and pediatric reconstructive surgical care continues to grow. The role provides exposure to complex pediatric cases, multidisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful professional development within a leading children’s healthcare environment.
* Competitive tax-free salary package
* Family benefits
* Health insurance
* Annual airfare allowance
* Paid annual leave
* CME and professional development support
* Opportunity to manage complex pediatric craniofacial reconstruction cases
* Supportive multidisciplinary environment with neurosurgery, plastic surgery, ENT, orthodontics, speech therapy, and pediatric teams
* Scope to contribute to teaching, research, audits, and service improvement
* Strong consultant-level career growth in specialist pediatric surgery
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare recruitment across Dubai and the wider UAE by connecting highly accomplished doctors with reputable hospitals, clinics, and specialist healthcare institutions. The company works with trusted healthcare employers to match qualified physicians and surgeons with roles that align with their clinical expertise, licensing pathway, patient care standards, and long-term professional goals.
