Consultant Pediatric Otolaryngology (SKMC)

Role Overview

Consultant Pediatric Otolaryngology at SEHA Hospitals in Abu Dhabi. This is a consultant-level position in pediatric ear, nose, and throat medicine.

Role Purpose

Lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based pediatric otolaryngology care through direct patient management, clinical supervision of junior staff, and active participation in multidisciplinary team collaboration to ensure comprehensive and safe patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence and Patient Care

• Lead and supervise the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, effectively diagnosing, managing, and treating all patients within the specialty.
• Conduct patient examinations and take detailed medical histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and therapies.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Lead ward rounds.
• Manage both inpatient and outpatient cases.
• Communicate clinical information to patients and their families in a timely and compassionate manner.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained for procedures.

Supervision and Training

• Oversee the clinical activities of junior medical staff, including specialists, general practitioners, and residents.
• Actively participate in their instruction, guidance, and supervision.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services.
• 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 and 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 Improvement

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

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized medical school.
• Successful completion of a structured specialty training program, such as North American or 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 and Verification

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

Skills & Competencies

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Lead clinical teams and influence practice.
• Solve complex clinical problems.
• Maintain commitment to continuous medical education (CME/CPD).
• Demonstrate fluency in English.
• Demonstrate competence in other languages as a distinct asset.