Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery (SKMC)

Role Overview

Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery position at SEHA Hospitals, based at SKMC.

Role Purpose

Lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based pediatric craniofacial surgical care. Diagnose, manage, and treat patients across the specialty while supervising junior medical staff and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Delivery

• Lead and supervise the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, effectively diagnosing, managing, and treating all patients within the specialty.
• Conduct patient examinations, take detailed medical histories, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications and therapies, and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Lead ward rounds and manage both inpatient and outpatient cases.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Oversee the clinical activities of junior medical staff (specialists, GPs, and Residents) and actively participate in their instruction, guidance, and supervision.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services and participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure holistic patient care.

On-Call Coverage

• Participate in and ensure the provision of out-of-hours (on-call) coverage on a rotational basis, including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately and clearly document all relevant clinical information in a timely fashion.
• Comply with all hospital, departmental, and DOH policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including infection control and patient safety standards.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in clinical audits, performance management systems (including peer review), and proactive risk management to foster continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Patient Communication

• Communicate clinical information to patients and their families in a timely and compassionate manner, ensuring informed consent is obtained for procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized medical school.
• Successful completion of a structured specialty training program (e.g., North American/European Board Certification, Fellowship of a Royal College, or equivalent qualification from a DOH-approved 'Tier 1' or 'Tier 2' country).
• Postgraduate qualification such as MD, MS, or DNB (generally required).

Experience

• Minimum of 3–7 years of post-specialty clinical experience, depending on the qualification and tier level, in a recognized multidisciplinary setting.
• Experience gaps of more than two years require specific DOH approval or a return-to-practice program.

Licensing

• Eligibility of or a valid DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi) license to practice in Abu Dhabi is a mandatory legal requirement.
• Primary Source Verification (PSV): Mandatory verification of all educational and professional documents through the Data Flow Group.
• DOH Exam: Successful completion of the DOH license exam unless exempted based on Tier 1 qualifications/experience.
• Good Standing Certificate: A valid certificate from the current/previous licensing authority.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous medical education (CME/CPD).
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Competence in other languages is a distinct asset.