Head of Pediatrics Department - Pediatric Leadership
Posted date [2026-04-07]
(ID: 43531)
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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: Head of Pediatrics Department
* Location: Dubai, UAE
* Industry: Hospital and Health Care
* Function: Medical Practitioner
* Experience: 10 years
* Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Head of Pediatrics Department role in Dubai, UAE within Hospital and Health Care sector offers a senior leadership opportunity for experienced pediatric consultants to lead clinical services and drive excellence in pediatric care. This role focuses on managing pediatric operations, improving patient outcomes, and developing high-performing medical teams in a leading healthcare institution.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 80000-100000
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
This role is responsible for leading pediatric services, ensuring high standards of patient care, and aligning departmental performance with strategic healthcare goals. The position plays a key role in clinical governance, staff development, and enhancing pediatric healthcare delivery within a multidisciplinary hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the pediatric department ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care
* Oversee clinical operations, service development, and departmental strategy
* Supervise consultants, specialists, and junior medical staff
* Ensure compliance with international clinical standards and accreditation requirements
* Collaborate with hospital leadership on budgeting, planning, and quality initiatives
* Promote research, education, and continuous professional development
* Support community outreach and patient education programs
* Represent the pediatric department in committees and external healthcare forums
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree with specialization in Pediatrics
* American Board Certification in Pediatrics is mandatory
* Minimum 10 years of clinical experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles
* Fluency in Arabic and English is required
* Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring capabilities
* Experience in tertiary or academic healthcare settings
* Understanding of GCC healthcare systems is preferred
Skills Set
* Pediatric clinical leadership
* Healthcare operations and management
* Strategic planning and service development
* Team supervision and mentoring
* Quality assurance and clinical governance
* Multidisciplinary collaboration
Why Join Us
* Competitive tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Leadership role in a reputable healthcare institution
* Opportunity to shape and develop pediatric services
* Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
* Career advancement in senior healthcare leadership
* Exposure to diverse and complex pediatric cases
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a Dubai-based healthcare recruitment and workforce solutions provider connecting senior medical professionals with leading hospitals across the Middle East. The company specializes in placing experienced consultants and leadership professionals in advanced healthcare roles, supporting excellence in patient care and hospital performance.
