Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care

The Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care provides specialist leadership and comprehensive treatment for critically ill neonates, infants, children and adolescents in a tertiary-care setting. The role manages complex medical and surgical presentations, leads clinical decision-making and coordinates closely with paediatric subspecialties and critical-care teams. In addition to direct patient care, the consultant contributes to clinical governance, staff development and continuous improvement in care quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage critically ill paediatric patients, including those with respiratory failure, sepsis, shock and multi-organ dysfunction.
• Provide advanced expertise in mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, airway management and haemodynamic monitoring.
• Perform and supervise paediatric critical-care procedures and emergency interventions within clinical privileges.
• Lead or contribute to multidisciplinary rounds, resuscitation, treatment planning and communication with families.
• Coordinate with paediatric surgery, cardiology, anaesthesia and other services to deliver safe, joined-up care.
• Support junior doctors through supervision and teaching, and participate in audits, quality improvement and clinical governance.

Requirements and Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree and a recognised postgraduate qualification in paediatrics.
• Recognised fellowship, board certification or equivalent qualification in Pediatric Critical Care or Pediatric Intensive Care.
• Relevant post-specialisation PICU experience; eight to ten years in a tertiary hospital or high-volume PICU is preferred.
• DHA licence or eligibility as Consultant Pediatric Critical Care is essential.

Skills and Working Approach

Candidates need advanced clinical judgement, confidence managing complex cases, calm leadership during emergencies and effective collaboration across specialties. Clear communication, teaching ability and a sustained commitment to evidence-based medicine and patient safety are important.

Employment Details

Full-time consultant role in Dubai with clinical duties in the paediatric intensive-care service. Responsibilities are performed within approved privileges and applicable hospital and regulatory standards.