Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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

Desired Candidate Profile

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 improvemen