Senior Specialist / Consultant - Neonatologist - Government facility UAE
About the role
We are seeking highly qualified and experienced Senior Specialists and Consultants in Neonatology for exciting career opportunities with leading government and premium private healthcare facilities across the UAE. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced neonatologists to provide specialized care for newborns, including premature infants and critically ill neonates, within advanced neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Successful candidates will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality neonatal care and improve outcomes for newborns and their families. We welcome applications from internationally trained specialists and consultants, particularly candidates holding
UK CCT
, Western qualifications, American Board, Australian Board, or German Board credentials. Our team can assist eligible candidates with the applicable UAE healthcare licensing process and guide them through the relevant registration requirements. Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical care for newborns, premature infants, and critically ill neonates. Assess, diagnose, and manage neonatal conditions, including respiratory distress, prematurity-related complications, neonatal infections, and congenital disorders. Manage patients in neonatal intensive care and special care units. Perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilization in accordance with clinical protocols and professional privileges. Monitor neonatal growth, development, and responses to treatment. Coordinate with obstetricians, pediatricians, neonatal nurses, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. Counsel parents and caregivers regarding neonatal conditions, treatment plans, and follow-up care. Maintain accurate medical records and adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical governance standards. Requirements Recognized postgraduate qualifications in Pediatrics and/or Neonatology, appropriate to the applied professional title. Relevant specialist or consultant-level clinical experience in neonatal care. Valid medical license or professional registration, as applicable. Demonstrated expertise in managing premature and critically ill newborns. Experience in neonatal intensive care and resuscitation. Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills. Eligibility to meet the applicable UAE healthcare licensing requirements. Candidates holding