PICU Leaders – Drive Critical Care Innovation in Dubai

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Specialist to lead a state-of-the-art PICU in Dubai. This role demands clinical excellence leadership and a multidisciplinary approach to deliver outstanding outcomes for pediatric patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the diagnosis treatment and management of critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU with a range of medical and surgical conditions
• Perform advanced life-saving interventions including mechanical ventilation extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team comprising pediatricians surgeons nurses respiratory therapists and other specialists to ensure integrated holistic care
• Design and implement individualized treatment and recovery plans tailored to the specific needs of critically ill children
• Provide leadership in quality improvement initiatives clinical protocols and patient safety strategies within the PICU
• Support and mentor junior medical staff and contribute to the training of fellows residents and other healthcare professionals
• Engage in clinical research and stay updated on emerging trends in pediatric intensive care medicine
• Adhere to UAE healthcare regulations and uphold international standards of patient safety and care excellence

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution
• Board certification in Pediatric Intensive Care or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Western education and/or training (e.g. USA UK Canada or equivalent) is mandatory
• A minimum of 3-5 years of post-board certification experience as a Consultant in a reputed PICU setting
• Expertise in handling high-acuity cases and advanced pediatric intensive care techniques
• Strong leadership communication and collaboration skills with a family-centered care philosophy
• Eligibility for DHA licensing to practice in Dubai
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and advancing PICU care

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive tax-free salary complemented by performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for the consultant and their family
• Relocation assistance including housing and transportation allowances for international candidates
• Opportunities for advanced training research involvement and continuous professional growth
• Access to cutting-edge facilities and world-class PICU technologies