Specialist Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree with a recognized postgraduate qualification in Paediatrics.
• Fellowship / advanced qualification in Paediatric Intensive Care preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Strong experience in managing critically ill paediatric patients in a PICU setting.
• Expertise in managing paediatric emergencies, respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, and other critical conditions.
• Experience with paediatric mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, and critical care procedures.
• Any UAE License / DHA / MOH / SHA Eligibility.
• Asian nationality preferred.
• Male/Female candidates may apply.
• Excellent clinical, diagnostic, and critical decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary paediatric critical care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care to critically ill neonates, infants, children, and adolescents as appropriate to the PICU.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage complex and life-threatening paediatric conditions.
• Manage paediatric emergencies including respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, severe infections, and multi-organ dysfunction.
• Provide and oversee mechanical ventilation and other advanced respiratory support.
• Monitor haemodynamic status and provide appropriate critical care interventions.
• Perform or assist with appropriate PICU procedures according to clinical expertise and hospital protocols.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and continuously reassess patients based on their clinical condition.
• Respond promptly to paediatric emergencies and participate in resuscitation and code response.
• Coordinate patient care with paediatricians, surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with parents and families regarding the child’s condition, treatment plan, prognosis, and ongoing care.
• Provide appropriate post-procedure and post-operative critical care when required.
• Maintain accurate patient records, clinical notes, and critical care documentation.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection control measures, clinical protocols, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, multidisciplinary meetings, and continuing medical education activities.