# Consultant Neonatologist (American / Australian board)

**Company:** [SearchPlus HR](null/companies/oxaCutQKxqNkscFoJpAQEd.md)
**Location:** Dubai, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

A **leading hospital in the UAE** is seeking an experienced **Consultant Neonatologist** to join its advanced Neonatal and Paediatric team.

### Position Summary

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care to critically ill and premature newborns, working within a multidisciplinary team in a modern tertiary/quaternary healthcare setting. The role involves managing complex neonatal cases and contributing to high standards of clinical care, safety and service development.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Provide consultant-level care to **premature, critically ill and high-risk newborns**.
-   Manage neonatal emergencies and complex medical conditions.
-   Lead the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of neonates in the NICU.
-   Manage respiratory distress, sepsis, neonatal infections and other critical conditions.
-   Perform and supervise neonatal procedures within scope of practice.
-   Provide care for extremely premature and low-birth-weight infants.
-   Participate in delivery-room resuscitation and high-risk deliveries.
-   Collaborate with Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Paediatric Surgery, Cardiology and other specialties.
-   Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical rounds.
-   Provide guidance and supervision to junior doctors and medical staff.
-   Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
-   Support teaching, training and development of neonatal services.

## Requirements

-   Medical degree with recognised postgraduate qualification in **Neonatology/Pediatrics**.
-   **American Board or Australian Board** certification in the relevant specialty.
-   Consultant-level clinical experience in Neonatology.
-   Strong experience in a tertiary/quaternary NICU environment.
-   Experience managing complex neonatal and critical care cases.
-   Eligible for **DHA/DoH/MOHAP Consultant licensing**.
-   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-   Candidates with experience in advanced NICU services are preferred.

## Benefits

-   Highly competitive tax-free salary.
-   Performance-based incentives.
-   Comprehensive medical insurance.
-   Annual paid leave.
-   Annual return airfare.
-   End-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
-   Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
-   Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
-   Visa and licensing assistance (where applicable).
-   Opportunity to work with one of the UAE's leading healthcare providers in a modern, fast-paced acute care environment with access to advanced medical technologies and a collaborative multidisciplinary team.