Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Saudi Arabia

Allocation Assist Middle East · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Pediatric Emergency MedicineContractOn-site

Role Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist to join a leading tertiary-care hospital in Saudi Arabia. The role involves providing advanced pediatric emergency care, overseeing acute medical and trauma cases, and contributing to clinical governance and quality initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-standard emergency care to pediatric patients, from neonates to adolescents
  • Manage medical and surgical emergencies, including trauma, infectious disease, and respiratory distress
  • Lead multidisciplinary resuscitation teams and support complex triage cases
  • Mentor junior physicians and allied health professionals in emergency protocols
  • Collaborate with pediatric ICU, surgical specialties, and laboratory teams for comprehensive care
  • Contribute to training programs, audits, and research where applicable
  • Ensure compliance with MOH and JCIA standards in clinical documentation and procedures

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent), with completion of pediatric and emergency training
  • Board Certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (e.g., American Board, UK CCT, or equivalent)
  • Minimum 5 years of post-specialty clinical experience, preferably in tertiary hospitals
  • Valid professional licensure or eligibility for Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) Consultant classification
  • Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are advantageous

Preferred Attributes

  • Demonstrated leadership in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
  • Proven record of innovation in pediatric emergency care models or trauma systems
  • Culturally competent and family-centered approach to care
  • Familiarity with EMR systems and international hospital standards

Specific Locations

  • Taif
  • Jeddah

About the employer

Allocation Assist Middle East

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world. What sets Allocation Assist Middle East apart? Allocation Assist Middle East provides a very niche, personalized service for high caliber, Western-trained doctors, mostly from the UK and Europe, connecting them with the top hospitals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Over many years, we have gained expertise and insight into the complex healthcare and medical recruitment sectors in the Gulf region. Allocation Assist has a well-established network of trusted relationships with the most reputed and respected hospitals in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

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