Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon to join a leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide expert-level diagnosis, surgical management, and long-term care for infants, children, and adolescents with congenital, developmental, traumatic, and acquired musculoskeletal conditions.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art medical environment with a multidisciplinary team, serving a diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care for paediatric orthopaedic patients

Diagnose and manage congenital and developmental musculoskeletal disorders (e.g. DDH, clubfoot, limb deformities)

Perform elective and emergency paediatric orthopaedic surgeries, including trauma and corrective procedures

Manage post-operative care and long-term follow-up

Participate in on-call and emergency coverage as required

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and care planning

Supervise, mentor, and support junior doctors and allied health professionals

Maintain high standards of patient safety, quality, and clinical governance

Academic & Quality Responsibilities

Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing medical education

Contribute to teaching, training, and professional development activities

Stay current with advances in paediatric orthopaedic surgery and evidence-based practice

Desired Candidate Profile

Medical degree from a recognized institution

Board certification / specialist qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship training or subspecialty certification in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Minimum 5 7 years of post-specialist consultant-level experience (depending on training pathway)

Eligibility for licensure with DOH (Abu Dhabi Department of Health)

Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage but not essential)

Experience working in a tertiary or teaching hospital

Exposure to complex paediatric deformity correction and advanced surgical techniques

International experience (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or equivalent)

Compassionate and child-focused approach to care

Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

Commitment to clinical excellence and continuous improvement