Job Description

Company Description

Kanad Hospital, formerly known as Oasis Hospital, was established in 1960 by Doctors Pat and Mariam Kennedy at the request of HH Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan. We are the first hospital established in the Abu Dhabi Emirate and the first private hospital to attain JCI accreditation. Kanad Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to women, children, and families with a focus on whole-person wellness.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a NICU Specialist at Kanad Hospital located in Al Ain. The NICU Specialist will be responsible for providing specialized care to newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, monitoring their health, administering treatments, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure the best outcomes for infants.

Qualifications

Education: Board certified or MD in pediatric with fellowship in Neonatology preferred

Fellow in Neonatology preferred

License – DOH/DHA licensed or DOH passer or DOH exam exempted preferred

• Neonatal Intensive Care expertise
• Knowledge of respiratory distress syndrome treatments
• Experience with natural birth after Cesarean section
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with a compassionate attitude

Job functions and Key Accountabilities:

1. NICU:

– Caring for newborns admitted to the NICU and being involved in training the nursing staff; as needed.

– Should be well versed in the clinical problems encountered by newborns of all gestational ages starting at 22 weeks gestation including management of metabolic disorders and assessment of dysmorphic features and syndromes.

– Should also be familiar with various modes of invasive and non-invasive respiratory support and all routine procedures in the NICU including but not limited to insertion of UVC, UAC, percutaneous line, peripheral arterial line, chest drain etc.

– Be involved in teaching programs. Shall maintain a high standard in infection control in NICU and help in developing this unit

2. Labor & Delivery Ward:

– Attends all high risk deliveries including Preterm deliveries, MSAF, Breech and mom’s with abnormal CTG and C-sections and be able to provide neonatal resuscitation independently and as team leader., etc