Consultant - Pediatrics
Posted date [2026-06-02]
(ID: 45930)
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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 - PediatricsJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant - Pediatrics
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Minimum 5 years post-specialty experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant - Pediatrics in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an Arabic-speaking physician experienced in newborn care, child health, adolescent medicine, immunization, developmental assessment, and pediatric emergency management. This role is ideal for a compassionate consultant who can provide comprehensive pediatric care, support families with clear communication, and help maintain high standards of child-focused medical services in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 65000-85000
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
Role Context
The Consultant - Pediatrics will serve as a primary specialist for infants, children, and adolescents requiring preventive care, diagnosis, treatment, vaccination, developmental monitoring, and family guidance. The role combines routine pediatric consultations, illness management, emergency response, care coordination, and parent education. Arabic fluency is essential to support trust, comfort, and clear communication with families in Dubai’s multicultural healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct routine pediatric check-ups to assess growth, development, general health, immunization status, and age-appropriate milestones.
* Evaluate pediatric patients to diagnose injuries, acute illnesses, chronic conditions, developmental concerns, and behavioral or growth-related issues.
* Prescribe and interpret diagnostic tests to investigate underlying medical concerns and guide accurate clinical decision-making.
* Provide treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and preventive care to protect children from illness and support long-term health.
* Manage newborn, infant, child, and adolescent health concerns with a compassionate and family-centered approach.
* Respond confidently to pediatric emergencies and arrange timely escalation or specialist referral when required.
* Direct and coordinate pediatric care plans with nurses, specialists, allied healthcare professionals, and support teams.
* Communicate clearly with children and parents in Arabic and English regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication use, potential risks, preventive care, and follow-up needs.
* Educate families on nutrition, immunization, hygiene, developmental milestones, sleep routines, safety, and proactive child health management.
* Maintain accurate medical records, consultation notes, vaccination records, diagnostic reviews, prescriptions, and follow-up documentation.
* Ensure clinical care follows DHA requirements, hospital policies, patient safety standards, confidentiality rules, and evidence-based pediatric practice.
* Support a warm, professional, and child-friendly care environment focused on comfort, trust, and high-quality patient experience.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
* Board certification in Pediatrics.
* Valid DHA Consultant License or eligibility for Consultant Pediatrician registration in Dubai.
* Minimum 5 years of post-specialty experience in pediatrics.
* Strong knowledge of newborn care, infant care, child health, adolescent medicine, immunization, developmental assessment, and pediatric illness management.
* Ability to handle pediatric emergency situations with sound clinical judgment and timely decision-making.
* Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, with strong English communication skills preferred.
* Excellent communication skills with empathy toward children, parents, and families.
* Strong ability to coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and specialist services when needed.
* Commitment to patient safety, preventive care, ethical practice, clinical documentation, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
* Pediatrics
* Arabic-speaking patient care
* Newborn care
* Infant care
* Child health
* Adolescent medicine
* Pediatric consultation
* Routine check-ups
* Growth assessment
* Developmental assessment
* Immunization
* Vaccination care
* Pediatric illness diagnosis
* Pediatric injury assessment
* Pediatric emergency care
* Diagnostic test interpretation
* Medication prescribing
* Preventive healthcare
* Parent counselling
* Family education
* Treatment planning
* Specialist referral coordination
* Multidisciplinary care
* Clinical documentation
* DHA licensing
* Patient safety
* Consultant-level practice
* Child-friendly care
Why Join Us
This opportunity gives a Consultant - Pediatrics the chance to work in Dubai’s growing pediatric healthcare sector with a diverse patient base, supportive medical team, and strong focus on child and family wellbeing. The role includes a competitive compensation package, medical insurance coverage for self and family, professional development opportunities, and the chance to grow within a multinational and dynamic healthcare environment. It is a strong fit for an Arabic-speaking pediatrician who values compassionate care, preventive medicine, family trust, and long-term impact on children’s health.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East connects experienced physicians with consultant and specialist healthcare opportunities across the UAE and wider Middle East. The company supports hospitals, clinics, and advanced medical providers by placing qualified doctors in roles where their expertise can improve patient outcomes, strengthen pediatric services, and support high-quality healthcare delivery.
