# Consultant Neonatologist - UAE / Excellence in Newborn Care

**Company:** [PulseHire HR](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/42d466a5ckTogFYy4xN5ti.md)
**Location:** Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

**JOB TITLE:** Consultant Neonatologist - UAE  
**LOCATION:** UAE  
**EMPLOYMENT TYPE:** Full-time  
**SECTOR:** Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group

**ABOUT THE ROLE**  
A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in UAE is expanding its neonatal and critical newborn care services and is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Neonatologist to join its growing clinical team. The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the ability to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced neonatal care expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.

**ROLE OVERVIEW**  
The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, neonatology nurses, pediatric specialists, allied health professionals, and advanced neonatal care infrastructure.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**  
• Provide comprehensive medical care for newborns requiring routine, complex, and intensive neonatal management.  
• Manage critically ill neonates, including premature infants and newborns with respiratory, cardiac, neurological, or metabolic conditions.  
• Lead neonatal assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical management.  
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, surgeons, NICU teams, and allied healthcare professionals for coordinated patient care.  
• Participate in neonatal rounds, multidisciplinary discussions, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical audits.  
• Support family communication, counselling, documentation, patient safety, and infection control practices within the neonatal unit.

## Requirements

Applications are welcome from internationally trained Consultant Neonatologist candidates holding recognised qualifications such as:

• American Board of Pediatrics – Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine  
• UK CCT / MRCPCH with Neonatal Medicine accreditation  
• European Board / national specialist certification in Neonatology  
• Royal College Certification (Canada)  
• Australian FRACP – Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine  
• Arab Board  
• MD / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification

Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa, and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.

## Benefits

• Highly competitive tax-free salary package

• Performance-based incentives where applicable

• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support

• Comprehensive medical insurance

• Annual return flight tickets

• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage

• Continuing medical education support

• Visa and onboarding assistance

**LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT**

• Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance

• DataFlow and credential verification support

• Visa and regulatory processing assistance

• Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable

• Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice

**IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE**

• Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.

• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations.

• Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Interested candidates may apply with an updated CV and details of current licensing status / eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.