Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Role Overview

Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Astra ProMed, Dubai. Full-time position providing specialized surgical and conservative management of musculoskeletal conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.

Role Purpose

Deliver comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and surgical and conservative management of pediatric orthopedic conditions across congenital, developmental, traumatic, and neuromuscular disorders in a leading healthcare facility.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

• Provide comprehensive assessment and management of pediatric orthopedic conditions.
• Diagnose congenital, developmental, traumatic, and neuromuscular musculoskeletal disorders.
• Evaluate and treat clubfoot, hip dysplasia, limb-length discrepancy, and angular deformities.

Surgical Management

• Perform pediatric orthopedic surgical procedures according to clinical expertise and patient needs.
• Perform corrective procedures for congenital and acquired limb deformities.
• Manage pediatric fractures, sports injuries, limb deformities, and growth-related orthopedic conditions.
• Manage pediatric orthopedic trauma and acute musculoskeletal injuries.

Specialized Conditions

• Manage pediatric cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular orthopedic conditions.

Conservative Management

• Provide appropriate conservative management, including casting, bracing, and rehabilitation planning.

Stakeholder & Family Engagement

• Work closely with pediatricians, physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, neurologists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide pre-operative counselling and post-operative follow-up for children and their families.

Governance & Quality

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with patient-safety and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, and CME activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship or advanced training in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery preferred.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist/consultant qualification.
• Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience with significant pediatric orthopedic experience.
• Strong expertise in pediatric orthopedic diagnosis, surgical management, and trauma care.
• Experience managing congenital deformities, developmental disorders, and pediatric musculoskeletal conditions.
• Eligible for DHA Consultant classification/license in Dubai.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent clinical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent patient-management skills.

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full-time.
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.
• Professional development and CME opportunities.
• Modern multidisciplinary pediatric healthcare environment.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.