Consultant Paediatric Emergency Medicine - Dubai
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- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine provides expert, timely, and evidence‑based care to infants, children, and adolescents presenting with acute medical, surgical, and trauma emergencies. The role requires leadership in clinical decision‑making, resuscitation, and multidisciplinary coordination within a high‑acuity emergency department.
Key Responsibilities
Lead assessment, stabilisation, and management of critically ill and injured paediatric patients
Oversee paediatric resuscitation, trauma care, and emergency procedures in line with international guidelines
Provide senior clinical decision‑making and support for complex cases
Collaborate with paediatric subspecialties, ICU, anaesthesia, radiology, and nursing teams
Ensure high‑quality documentation, adherence to clinical pathways, and patient‑safety standards
Participate in departmental audits, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities
Teach, mentor, and supervise junior doctors, residents, and nursing staff
Engage in family‑centred communication during high‑stress situations
Qualifications & Experience
Board certification in Paediatrics with fellowship/subspecialty training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Eligibility for DHA Consultant licensing
Extensive experience in tertiary‑level paediatric emergency departments
Advanced skills in paediatric airway management, trauma care, and critical resuscitation
Core Competencies
Strong leadership in high‑pressure environments
Excellent communication and family‑centred care approach
Multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement