Consultant, Pediatrics

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Danat Al Emarat is a world-class specialty women’s and children’s hospital in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It offers advanced medical services across specialties including Neonatology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Women’s Health. The hospital is one of the very few to encompass a dedicated Fetal Medicine Department along with a full-fledged Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the UAE. This has established Danat Al Emarat as a regional referral center for women with high-risk pregnancies, supported by its Level III NICU providing care for the most fragile newborns.

Danat Al Emarat Hospital is seeking a Consultant in Pediatrics to join its highly specialized women’s and children’s healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi. The role involves delivering advanced, patient-centered pediatric care across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring excellence in clinical outcomes while supporting the hospital’s commitment to family-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care across outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and, where applicable, neonatal or pediatric units.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic pediatric conditions in line with international best practices.
• Lead clinical decision-making and ensure high standards of patient safety and quality of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including neonatology, obstetrics, and pediatric subspecialties, to ensure integrated care pathways.
• Participate in on-call coverage as required.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support teaching and mentorship of junior medical staff and contribute to ongoing medical education.
• Maintain accurate and compliant medical records in line with DOH and hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree with specialization in Pediatrics.
• Western Board Certification (CCT/CCST, American Board, Canadian, Australian) or equivalent Tier 1 qualification preferred.
• Existing DOH License or Eligibility as Consultant Pediatrics.
• Minimum 8–10 years of clinical experience, including significant experience at Consultant level.
• Proven expertise in managing complex pediatric cases within a hospital setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

What We Offer: Premium Executive Physician Package

At M42, we believe in supporting our world-class medical specialists with an uncompromised lifestyle and professional ecosystem. This permanent, full-time Consultant placement in Abu Dhabi offers an elite, tax-free executive package designed for global expat families:

• Tax-Free Executive Remuneration: A highly competitive, 100% tax-free base salary, complemented by a performance-driven clinical productivity incentive bonus structure.
• Premium Housing Framework: Choice of a luxury corporate villa accommodation or a generous annual housing allowance (Allowance de Alojamento) tailored for premium residential zones in Abu Dhabi.
• Educational Support (Schooling Allowance): Substantial annual continuous education allowance per child for premier international schools operating within the Emirate.
• Global Mobility & Relocation: Comprehensive relocation allocation from day one, inclusive of business-class flights for your immediate family, global household shipping logistics, and fully managed initial executive hotel accommodation.
• Annual Airfare Allowance: Guaranteed annual business-class return airfare allowance to your home country for the consultant, spouse, and up to three dependent children.
• Premium Health & Malpractice Coverage: Elite, worldwide comprehensive medical and dental insurance for your family, alongside 100% company-sponsored medical malpractice insurance coverage.
• Continuous Medical Education (CME) Support: Up to 10 days of fully paid study leave annually, supported by an explicit financial stipend to participate in international medical conferences, clinical research presentations, and advanced pediatric forums.
• End-to-End Licensing Orchestration: Dedicated concierge support from our Medical Staff Office (MSO) to completely manage your Department of Health (DOH) Consultant licensure transformation, visa execution, and golden visa eligibility tracking.