Consultant Paediatric Emergency Medicine Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Salary: All-inclusive, tax-free monthly package AED 70,000 - 85,000 per month
Consultant Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
All-inclusive, tax-free monthly package
AED 70,000 – 85,000 per month
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Paediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join a busy, high-acuity emergency department in Abu Dhabi. The role involves delivering expert emergency care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents, including trauma, medical, and surgical emergencies, in accordance with international best practices.
The successful candidate will play a key role in clinical leadership, patient safety, and the ongoing development of paediatric emergency services.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Provide consultant-level emergency care to paediatric patients across all acuity levels
Rapid assessment, diagnosis, and management of:
Medical and surgical paediatric emergencies
Paediatric trauma and resuscitation cases
Lead and participate in paediatric resuscitations and emergency procedures
Supervise patient flow, triage, and clinical decision-making within the paediatric ED
Participate in on-call, night, and weekend shifts as per departmental rota
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Work closely with:
Paediatricians and paediatric subspecialists
Surgeons, anaesthesiologists, and intensivists
Nursing and allied health teams
Coordinate timely admissions, transfers, and referrals
Governance, Teaching & Quality
Ensure compliance with DOH (HAAD) regulations and hospital policies
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and morbidity & mortality meetings
Provide teaching, mentoring, and supervision to junior doctors and trainees
Requirements
Qualifications & Licensing
Medical Degree with specialization in Paediatrics or Emergency Medicine
Fellowship or recognized subspecialty training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Eligible for DOH (HAAD) Consultant License or currently licensed
Experience
Consultant-level experience in paediatric emergency medicine
Proven experience managing high-acuity paediatric emergencies
Experience in tertiary or high-volume emergency departments preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and decision-making skills in emergency settings
Advanced paediatric resuscitation and trauma management skills
Excellent communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to patient safety, ethics, and continuous improvement
Benefits & Compensation
Tax-Free Income
All-Inclusive Salary Package
Housing Allowance
Health Insurance: Family coverage included
Education Allowance
Annual Leave: 30–45 days
Annual Air Tickets
End-of-Service Gratuity as per UAE Labour Law
Employment Type
Full-time