Consultant Physician - Pediatric Intensive Care
Posted date [2026-05-18]
(ID: 45437)
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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 Physician - Pediatric Intensive CareJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Physician - Pediatric Intensive Care
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years post-board experience in a consultant PICU role
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Physician - Pediatric Intensive Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced pediatric critical care specialist skilled in managing critically ill children with complex medical and surgical conditions. This role is ideal for a Western-trained PICU consultant who can lead advanced life-support care, guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior clinicians, and support high-quality outcomes in a state-of-the-art pediatric intensive care environment.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 70000-90000 monthly
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 Physician - Pediatric Intensive Care will provide consultant-level leadership in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, managing high-acuity pediatric patients who require advanced monitoring, organ support, mechanical ventilation, and complex treatment planning. The role supports patient survival, safety, family confidence, and clinical excellence through rapid decision-making, evidence-based critical care, multidisciplinary coordination, and strong supervision of the PICU team.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver expert intensive care for critically ill pediatric patients with complex medical, surgical, respiratory, cardiac, neurological, and multi-organ conditions
* Assess high-acuity patients, identify clinical deterioration, and create individualized PICU treatment plans
* Perform and supervise advanced pediatric critical care procedures, including mechanical ventilation, ECMO support, invasive monitoring, and emergency stabilization
* Monitor patient progress closely and adjust treatment plans based on clinical response, diagnostic findings, and evolving care needs
* Collaborate with pediatricians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals
* Lead multidisciplinary discussions for complex PICU cases and ensure coordinated care across specialties
* Mentor junior doctors, residents, fellows, nurses, and clinical staff in pediatric critical care protocols and safe emergency response
* Contribute to clinical education programs, simulation training, CME activities, and knowledge-sharing within the department
* Lead quality improvement initiatives and support international standards for PICU safety, infection control, documentation, and clinical governance
* Participate in clinical research and remain updated with advances in pediatric intensive care, life-support technologies, and PICU best practices
* Communicate clearly and compassionately with families regarding patient condition, treatment options, risks, and ongoing care plans
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MD or equivalent from a recognized institution
* Board certification in Pediatric Intensive Care or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
* Western training from the USA, UK, Canada, or equivalent recognized system is mandatory
* Minimum 3-5 years of post-board experience in a consultant PICU role
* Eligible for DHA Consultant licensure in Dubai
* Proven expertise in advanced pediatric critical care techniques, mechanical ventilation, ECMO, invasive monitoring, and emergency stabilization
* Strong experience managing critically ill children in a tertiary hospital or high-acuity pediatric intensive care setting
* Excellent leadership, communication, crisis management, and clinical decision-making skills
* Family-centered care philosophy with a compassionate and professional approach to parents and caregivers
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary PICU environment
* Commitment to patient safety, clinical governance, research, teaching, and continuous professional development
Skills Set
* Pediatric intensive care
* Pediatric critical care medicine
* PICU patient management
* Mechanical ventilation
* ECMO support
* Invasive monitoring
* Emergency stabilization
* Multi-organ support
* High-acuity pediatric care
* Individualized treatment planning
* Pediatric resuscitation
* Multidisciplinary case coordination
* Family communication
* Junior staff mentorship
* Simulation training
* Clinical research
* Quality improvement
* DHA Consultant licensure eligibility
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers an experienced pediatric intensive care consultant the chance to work in Dubai’s advanced specialist healthcare sector, where demand for high-quality PICU services, pediatric critical care expertise, and modern life-support technologies continues to grow. The role provides exposure to complex cases, access to cutting-edge PICU systems, leadership responsibilities, academic contribution, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on critically ill children and their families.
Compensation and Benefits
* Tax-free salary
* Performance-based incentives
* Comprehensive family medical insurance
* Housing and transportation allowance
* Relocation support for international candidates
* Access to advanced PICU technologies and training programs
* Professional growth within a leading hospital environment
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a Dubai-based healthcare recruitment partner supporting hospitals, tertiary care centers, clinics, and specialist medical groups across the UAE and wider Gulf region. The company connects qualified doctors and healthcare professionals with suitable consultant-level opportunities, offering specialist recruitment support, professional placement guidance, and healthcare hiring solutions aligned with regional medical workforce needs.
