Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon – Abu Dhabi

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage congenital and acquired craniofacial conditions in pediatric patients.
• Perform complex craniofacial surgical procedures including correction of craniosynostosis, cleft-related craniofacial deformities, facial asymmetry, craniofacial trauma reconstruction, and congenital skull and facial abnormalities.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for pediatric craniofacial surgery cases.
• Collaborate closely with neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons, ENT specialists, orthodontists, speech therapists, pediatricians, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Develop individualized treatment and long-term reconstructive care plans for pediatric patients.
• Participate in craniofacial multidisciplinary clinics and surgical planning meetings.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, surgical options, risks, postoperative care, and long-term outcomes.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in clinical audits, research, teaching, and continuing medical education programs.
• Ensure adherence to patient safety, infection control, and quality improvement standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Board Certification / Fellowship in Plastic Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery, or Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery.
• Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in the relevant specialty.
• Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in pediatric craniofacial surgery within a tertiary care or academic hospital.
• Strong expertise in pediatric craniofacial reconstructive and corrective surgical procedures.
• Excellent surgical, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in cleft and craniofacial multidisciplinary programs.
• Exposure to advanced craniofacial reconstruction and pediatric skull base procedures.
• Academic and research experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Health insurance
• Annual airfare allowance
• Paid annual leave
• CME and professional development support