Specialist Pediatric Surgeon – Trauma (Arabic-speaking) -Abu Dhabi

Allocation Assist Middle East · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Pediatric SurgeryFull timeOn-site

🎯 Role Overview A leading hospital in Abu Dhabi, operating in partnership with a major U.S. medical institution, is seeking a highly qualified Arabic-speaking specialist pediatric surgeon with a focus on trauma surgery. The role involves managing complex pediatric surgical emergencies and trauma cases while delivering culturally sensitive, family-centered care.

🧩 Key Responsibilities

  • Perform surgical interventions for pediatric trauma cases, including abdominal, thoracic, orthopedic, and soft tissue injuries
  • Lead trauma resuscitation and surgical planning in collaboration with emergency and critical care teams
  • Conduct elective pediatric surgeries for congenital and acquired conditions
  • Provide pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring safe recovery and long-term follow-up
  • Participate in NICU, PICU, and Emergency Department multidisciplinary rounds
  • Educate families on surgical options, risks, and recovery plans in Arabic and English
  • Document all clinical interactions using EMR systems in compliance with DOH standards
  • Contribute to clinical audits, research, and continuous quality improvement initiatives

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

  • Medical degree from a recognized institution
  • Completion of residency in General Surgery and fellowship in Pediatric Surgery
  • Subspecialty experience in Pediatric Trauma Surgery
  • Board certification (e.g., American Board, FRCS-Ped, Arab Board, or equivalent)
  • Minimum 5 years of post-specialization experience in pediatric surgical practice
  • DOH license or eligibility to obtain it
  • Fluency in Arabic is essential for patient and family communication
  • Proven ability to manage high-acuity trauma cases in pediatric populations

🌟 Preferred Attributes

  • Experience in minimally invasive and laparoscopic pediatric procedures
  • Familiarity with trauma protocols and pediatric surgical scoring systems
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills
  • Commitment to culturally sensitive care and family engagement
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration mindset

🎁 Benefits

  • Competitive tax-free salary
  • End-of-service bonus and relocation support
  • Private health insurance and malpractice coverage
  • CME allowance and professional development support
  • Access to world-class surgical facilities and technologies

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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