Neonatology Consultant

The Neonatology Consultant provides specialist medical care for newborn infants, including premature babies and infants with complex conditions requiring close monitoring or intensive treatment. The role combines advanced clinical judgement with family communication, multidisciplinary coordination and supervision of neonatal care practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess newborns and develop care plans for prematurity, respiratory difficulties, infection, congenital conditions and other neonatal concerns.
• Lead or support neonatal intensive-care management, monitoring response to treatment and adjusting interventions as needed.
• Coordinate with obstetric, paediatric, nursing, laboratory and allied-health teams to support safe transitions of care.
• Explain a newborn’s condition, treatment options and progress to families in clear, compassionate language.
• Ensure complete documentation, clinical handovers and compliance with neonatal safety and infection-control procedures.
• Participate in audits, clinical governance, service improvement and on-call arrangements where required.
• Guide junior clinicians and contribute to teaching and continuous professional development.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A recognised medical degree and paediatric residency are expected.
• A recognised Neonatology fellowship or equivalent subspecialty qualification is required.
• Applicants must meet DOH consultant-level licensing and experience criteria.
• A valid DOH licence or eligibility for consultant practice is expected.
• Substantial experience managing newborns and working in neonatal intensive-care settings is important.

Skills and Professional Expectations

• Advanced clinical assessment and rapid prioritisation.
• Calm communication with families during stressful situations.
• Strong leadership and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, safety and teaching.

The successful candidate should maintain accurate records, communicate clearly and follow relevant safety, confidentiality, quality and professional standards. Teamwork, sound judgement and timely escalation of concerns are important.

Employment Details

This is a full-time opportunity based in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Use the application link in this listing to submit your interest. Shift, roster, on-call or site duties depend on the role.