Consultant Pediatrician - Child Health
Posted date [2026-05-22]
(ID: 45526)
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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 Pediatrician - Child HealthJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Pediatrician
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-specialty experience in pediatrics
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Pediatrician - Child Health in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an Arabic-speaking pediatric physician with strong experience in newborn care, child development, adolescent health, immunization, and acute pediatric assessment. The role is suited for a compassionate consultant who can provide comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents while supporting families with clear guidance, preventive care, and timely treatment planning.
This position has a direct impact on child health outcomes by combining accurate diagnosis, routine wellness checks, vaccination management, emergency readiness, and family-centered communication. The consultant will act as a trusted point of care for pediatric patients and coordinate with specialists and clinical teams when additional medical support is required.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 60000-80000
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
* Conduct routine pediatric check-ups to assess growth, development, general health, and age-appropriate milestones.
* Evaluate infants, children, and adolescents to diagnose illnesses, injuries, infections, developmental concerns, and other pediatric conditions.
* Prescribe and interpret diagnostic tests to support accurate clinical decision-making and identify underlying health issues.
* Develop treatment plans covering medication, therapy, vaccination, preventive care, and specialized pediatric management.
* Provide newborn care, adolescent health support, immunization guidance, and ongoing pediatric health monitoring.
* Manage urgent pediatric situations and provide appropriate initial care, escalation, or specialist referral when needed.
* Direct and coordinate patient care with nurses, specialists, allied healthcare teams, and other clinical professionals.
* Communicate clearly with parents and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment options, medication use, risks, follow-up care, and preventive health practices.
* Maintain accurate medical records and ensure clinical documentation follows facility policies and healthcare standards.
* Promote a calm, reassuring, and culturally sensitive care environment for children and families.
Ideal Profile
* Board-certified Pediatrician with a recognized medical degree and specialist qualification in Pediatrics.
* Minimum 5 years of post-specialty experience in pediatric medicine.
* Fluency in Arabic is mandatory.
* Strong knowledge of newborn care, child development, adolescent medicine, immunization, preventive pediatrics, and common pediatric illnesses.
* Ability to handle pediatric emergencies and make confident clinical decisions under pressure.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical information clearly to parents and caregivers.
* Compassionate approach with empathy toward children and families.
* Comfortable working in a multinational, multicultural, and fast-paced healthcare environment.
* Strong commitment to patient safety, ethical care, clinical documentation, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
* General pediatrics
* Arabic patient communication
* Newborn care
* Child development assessment
* Adolescent health
* Immunization management
* Pediatric diagnosis
* Pediatric emergency assessment
* Preventive child healthcare
* Diagnostic test interpretation
* Medication prescribing
* Parent and caregiver counseling
* Growth monitoring
* Developmental screening
* Patient care coordination
* Clinical documentation
* Family-centered care
* Multicultural healthcare practice
Why Join Us
This role offers a valuable opportunity for an Arabic-speaking Consultant Pediatrician to work in Dubai’s active healthcare market, where demand for trusted child health specialists continues to grow. The position provides a strong clinical platform for managing diverse pediatric cases, supporting families across different stages of child development, and contributing to high-quality preventive and acute pediatric care.
The selected consultant can expect a competitive compensation package, medical insurance coverage for self and family, professional development opportunities, continuous learning support, and the chance to grow within a multinational healthcare environment.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare recruitment across the UAE and wider region by connecting experienced doctors and specialist medical professionals with hospitals, clinics, and medical centers. The company helps healthcare employers find qualified clinical talent while matching physicians with roles aligned to their expertise, licensing profile, and long-term career goals.
