Pediatric Pulmonology Consultant

Job Description

• Diagnose and manage a broad range of pediatric respiratory conditions, including:
• Asthma and recurrent wheezing
• Chronic cough
• Recurrent and complicated respiratory infections
• Bronchopulmonary dysplasia and chronic lung disease
• Cystic fibrosis
• Bronchiectasis
• Congenital airway and lung abnormalities
• Interstitial and rare pediatric lung diseases
• Sleep-related breathing disorders
• Respiratory complications associated with neuromuscular and complex pediatric conditions
• Provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric pulmonology consultations.
• Evaluate and interpret relevant investigations, including pulmonary function testing, imaging, blood gases, and other respiratory diagnostic studies.
• Perform or supervise pediatric respiratory procedures within the consultant’s approved clinical privileges, including flexible bronchoscopy where appropriately credentialed.
• Develop individualized treatment and long-term management plans for children with chronic respiratory diseases.
• Collaborate closely with Pediatrics, PICU, Neonatology, ENT, Radiology, Allergy/Immunology, Respiratory Therapy, Physiotherapy, and other multidisciplinary services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and continuity-of-care planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, patient safety, audit, and departmental initiatives.
• Support the education and supervision of junior physicians, residents, fellows, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in on-call and departmental coverage according to operational requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Recognized postgraduate specialty qualification in Pediatrics.
• Recognized subspecialty fellowship or equivalent specialist training in Pediatric Pulmonology / Pediatric Respiratory Medicine.
• Appropriate post-qualification clinical experience at Consultant level in Pediatric Pulmonology.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex pediatric respiratory conditions in a hospital setting.
• Experience in pediatric bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, and management of complex chronic respiratory disease is highly desirable.
• Teaching, research, clinical audit, and quality improvement experience is an advantage.

Licensing Requirements

• DOH Abu Dhabi license or eligibility appropriate for the Consultant title.
• Qualifications and experience must meet the applicable DOH Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) for Consultant classification.
• Successful completion of credentialing, privileging, and other regulatory requirements applicable to the position.

Key Competencies

• Strong clinical expertise in Pediatric Pulmonology
• Excellent diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
• Effective multidisciplinary collaboration
• Strong communication with children and families
• Patient-centered and compassionate approach
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
• Teaching and clinical leadership capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse healthcare environment