Consultant Pediatric Infectious Disease
Posted date [2026-05-07]
(ID: 45027)
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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 Snapshot
Role: Consultant Pediatric Infectious Disease
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: Minimum 5 years post-specialization
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Pediatric Infectious Disease in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for a board-certified specialist experienced in diagnosing and managing complex infections in infants, children, and adolescents. This role is ideal for a pediatric infectious disease consultant who can provide expert clinical care, support infection prevention, manage immunocompromised and post-transplant patients, and contribute to antimicrobial stewardship, research, and multidisciplinary pediatric care.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 70000-85000
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage pediatric infectious diseases, including viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic, acute, chronic, recurrent, and complex infections.
* Provide consultant-level care for infants, children, and adolescents with severe infections, unusual presentations, fever of unknown origin, and complicated treatment needs.
* Interpret diagnostic tests such as cultures, PCR results, serology, inflammatory markers, imaging findings, and microbiology reports.
* Develop evidence-based treatment plans for acute and chronic infections, adjusting therapy according to clinical response, test results, and antimicrobial guidance.
* Provide consultative support for immunocompromised children, oncology patients, transplant patients, PICU cases, NICU cases, and children with complex medical conditions.
* Lead and support infection prevention and control initiatives across pediatric units, including outbreak response, isolation guidance, and safety protocols.
* Collaborate with pediatricians, microbiologists, intensivists, infection control teams, pharmacists, public health professionals, nurses, and allied health staff.
* Educate families on infection prevention, vaccination schedules, medication adherence, hygiene practices, disease transmission, and long-term care needs.
* Promote antimicrobial stewardship by supporting appropriate antibiotic use, resistance prevention, and evidence-based prescribing.
* Participate in clinical audits, CME programs, infectious disease research, departmental meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation, consultation notes, treatment plans, antimicrobial recommendations, follow-up reports, and family counseling records.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree from an accredited institution.
* Board certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
* Recognized certification may include American Board, Royal College, or equivalent specialist qualification.
* Minimum 5 years of post-specialization experience in a tertiary care or academic hospital setting.
* Eligible for DHA Consultant licensure in Dubai.
* Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills in pediatric infectious disease care.
* Experience managing complex infections, immunocompromised patients, post-transplant cases, antimicrobial therapy, and infection control programs.
* Excellent communication skills with a family-centered and culturally sensitive care approach.
* Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced pediatric healthcare environment.
* Commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, infection prevention, research, and continuous medical education.
Skills Set
* Pediatric infectious diseases
* Viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infection care
* Pediatric infection diagnosis
* Culture, PCR, and serology interpretation
* Antimicrobial stewardship
* Infection prevention and control
* Immunocompromised patient care
* Post-transplant infection management
* PICU and NICU infectious disease support
* Vaccination counseling
* Family education
* Multidisciplinary pediatric care
* Clinical audits and research
* CME participation
* DHA Consultant licensure eligibility
Why Join Us
* Tax-free salary from 70000-85000 per month based on experience.
* Annual performance bonus for strong clinical contribution and service quality.
* Family medical insurance for long-term wellbeing.
* CME allowance and paid study leave to support ongoing professional development.
* Relocation support and visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
* Opportunity to work in a leading Dubai healthcare institution with advanced pediatric services.
* Meaningful role supporting children with complex infections while improving infection control, antimicrobial safety, and patient outcomes.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a Dubai-based medical consulting and healthcare recruitment company connecting experienced doctors, consultants, surgeons, and clinical specialists with respected hospitals and healthcare providers across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the wider Middle East. The company supports specialist medical recruitment for high-demand healthcare roles and helps qualified professionals access rewarding career opportunities in the region.
