Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant - Jeddah

Job Title: Consultant – Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Department: Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Opportunity:
Join one of Saudi Arabias most prestigious healthcare institutions as a Consultant in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. This senior role offers the chance to lead emergency department operations, deliver high‑quality pediatric emergency care, and contribute to teaching, research, and departmental development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and oversee Emergency Department operations to ensure efficient patient care.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to ED staff, residents, and junior physicians.
• Deliver advanced pediatric emergency care, including trauma response, resuscitation, and critical interventions.
• Maintain certifications (BLS, ATLS, PALS, NRP) and CME credits in compliance with SCHS requirements.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and hospital committees.
• Lead training programs, residency education, and disaster response planning.
• Ensure adherence to hospital bylaws, medical ethics, and Ministry of Health standards.

Qualifications:

• Medical Practitioner trained and Board Certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (North America, Saudi Arabia, or equivalent).
• Registration with the Saudi Council for Health Specializations (SCHS) and valid license to practice.
• Minimum 2 years post‑specialty training experience.
• Ability to perform all procedures listed in the Medical Staff Patient Care Privileging Form.
• Strong leadership, administrative, and communication skills.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.

Certifications (Essential):

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Preferred Certifications:

• Pre‑Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in English (essential).
• Additional proficiency in Arabic preferred.

Skills:

• Strong clinical expertise in pediatric emergency medicine.
• Effective leadership and team collaboration.
• Intermediate computer proficiency.