Specialist / Consultant - Neonatologist Government Healthcare Facility | UAE

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Neonatologist to join a prestigious government healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialised medical care to newborn infants, including premature babies, critically ill neonates, and infants with complex medical conditions, ensuring the highest standards of neonatal care and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to newborns, including premature and high-risk infants.
• Diagnose and manage neonatal conditions, including respiratory distress, neonatal infections, jaundice, birth asphyxia, and congenital disorders.
• Manage critically ill neonates in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilisation of newborns requiring emergency intervention.
• Manage respiratory support, including mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation.
• Monitor neonatal growth, development, nutrition, and treatment progress.
• Coordinate care for premature and high-risk newborns in collaboration with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other specialists.
• Counsel and support parents regarding neonatal conditions, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with neonatal care protocols.
• Participate in clinical audits, research, and continuous professional development.

Requirements

• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Neonatology or equivalent recognised specialty training.
• Relevant specialist or consultant-level clinical experience.
• Strong expertise in managing premature, high-risk, and critically ill newborns.
• Proven experience in NICU management and neonatal intensive care procedures.
• Experience in a reputable hospital or tertiary healthcare facility.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is preferred.
• Excellent clinical judgement, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Eligibility for the relevant UAE healthcare authority's specialist/consultant classification, subject to authority assessment.

Preferred Qualifications: UK CCT, Western Qualified, American Board, Australian Board, and German Board qualifications are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Attractive tax-free salary package.
• Family accommodation or housing allowance.
• Annual air tickets.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Paid annual leave and other employment benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious government healthcare facility.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.