Pediatrician

Job RoleThe Specialist/Consultant Paediatrician at New Royal Medical and Dental Center (NRMDC) will provide high-quality medical care to infants, children, and adolescents while respecting local cultural preferences. This role focuses heavily on providing comprehensive care, patient-centered diagnostics combined with parent/care giver education within a high-volume, state-of-the-art medical center. This full-time role will report in person to the NRMDC Medical Director. Key Responsibilities·      Conduct comprehensive physical exams on infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents to monitor growth trajectories (weight, height, and head circumference). ·      Track developmental milestones to screen for early signs of speech delays, motor skill deficits, or autism spectrum disorders.·      Manage the Ministry-mandated Immunization Schedule, advising parents on mandatory vaccines and administering optional travel or catch-up immunizations.·      Formulate personalized nutritional plans to address highly prevalent regional health concerns, including childhood obesity, paediatric diabetes, vitamin D deficiencies, and selective eating habits.·      Diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses, such as respiratory tract infections, asthma flares, gastroenteritis, ear infections, and paediatric dermatological conditions (e.g., eczema).·      Oversee long-term care plans for children with chronic conditions, collaborating closely with schools and families to manage asthma, allergies, or juvenile diabetes. ·      Perform minor in-clinic procedures, including nebulizer treatments, wound dressing, foreign body removal (ear/nose), and basic suturing or splinting.·      Identify and stabilize medical emergencies in paediatric patients, initiating immediate life-saving care before transferring them to the Emergency Department or Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.·      Provide dedicated maternal support, offering private counselling on breastfeeding techniques, formula feeding schedules, and postpartum infant care to mothers who prefer a clinician.·      Counsel parents on child safety and accident prevention, focusing on regional safety needs like heatstroke prevention, water safety, and car seat compliance.Candidate RequirementsCredentials and ExperienceDegree: MD, MBBS, or equivalent from a recognized medical school.Specialization: Master’s degree, or equivalent specialty certificate in Pediatrics.Licensing Requirement: Must hold or be eligible for a MOHAP license as a Specialist or Consultant.Certifications: Valid Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications. Experience: Minimum of 4 to 5 years of post-specialization experience in a hospital or private medical center environment.Skills and Attributes·      Fluency in English, Hindi and Arabic is highly preferred. ·      Familiarity with local healthcare regulations, including Emiratization mandates and compliance guidelines within private healthcare settings preferred.·      Strong interpersonal skills with an approachable demeanor to maintain patient satisfaction metrics.