# Specialist/Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)

> Astra ProMed · Al Ain, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-16

**Salary:** unknown currency 540,000–1,920,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

### Job Description – Specialist/Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)

**Location:** Abu Dhabi, UAE  
**Department:** Pediatrics – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)  
**Employment Type:** Full-Time

### Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced **Specialist/Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)** physician to join a leading healthcare provider in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive critical care services to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents with life-threatening medical and surgical conditions. The physician will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, family-centered care while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, clinical excellence, and compliance with **Dubai Health Authority (DHA)** regulations.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill pediatric patients admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
-   Provide advanced life support and critical care management for respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, renal, metabolic, infectious, and multisystem disorders.
-   Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, high-frequency ventilation, and extracorporeal support (where available).
-   Perform and supervise critical care procedures, including endotracheal intubation, central venous catheter insertion, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, and other procedures as credentialed.
-   Lead rapid response and pediatric resuscitation teams for critically ill children.
-   Manage post-operative pediatric surgical and trauma patients requiring intensive care.
-   Collaborate closely with Pediatric Surgery, Neonatology, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Therapy, and Nursing teams.
-   Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, family meetings, and discharge planning.
-   Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
-   Participate in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and Continuing Medical Education (CME).
-   Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, fellows, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
-   Ensure compliance with patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical governance standards.

## Requirements

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### Qualifications & Requirements

-   MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
-   Completion of an accredited residency in Pediatrics.
-   Fellowship or Board Certification in **Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine (PICU)** from a recognized international board (American Board, Canadian Board, CCT, FRCPCH, Arab Board, Australian or equivalent).
-   **Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialization experience for Specialist level or 5–10 years for Consultant level**, depending on DHA eligibility.
-   Eligibility for or possession of a **DHA Specialist or Consultant License**. Candidates eligible for licensing are encouraged to apply.
-   Current certification in **PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)** is required. BLS and ACLS certifications are preferred.
-   Demonstrated expertise in pediatric critical care, advanced airway management, mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and pediatric resuscitation.
-   Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills.
-   Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered, evidence-based care.

### Preferred Candidate Profile

-   **PQR Tier 1 and Tier 2 qualified professionals will be given preference.**
-   Experience working in **internationally accredited hospitals** is highly desirable.
-   Candidates with clinical experience in **DHA (Dubai), DOH (Abu Dhabi), or MOHAP (Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain)** licensed healthcare facilities are highly preferred. GCC experience is an added advantage.
-   Fellowship or additional expertise in **Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, Pediatric ECMO, Pediatric Trauma, Pediatric Critical Care Ultrasound (POCUS), Pediatric Neurocritical Care, or Pediatric Sedation** is an added advantage.
-   Experience in tertiary care children's hospitals or advanced PICU settings is preferred.
-   Active participation in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and medical education is highly desirable.

## Benefits

### What We Offer

-   Competitive tax-free salary and attractive benefits package.
-   Comprehensive medical insurance.
-   Annual paid leave and air ticket allowance.
-   Professional development and Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
-   Licensing assistance for eligible candidates.
-   Opportunity to work in a modern, multidisciplinary healthcare environment equipped with advanced pediatric intensive care facilities.
-   End-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.

## Apply

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