Specialist Physician - Pediatrics

About the role

A full-time, permanent Specialist Physician in Pediatrics is sought in the Department of Pediatrics & Child Health in Muscat, Oman. The specialist provides primary, secondary and tertiary care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults, leading outpatient and inpatient care, handling pediatric emergencies and working with pediatric sub-specialties.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat common pediatric conditions such as infectious diseases, asthma, allergic rhinitis, developmental disorders and neonatal follow-up, in OPD and IPD
• Manage pediatric emergencies, PICU and NICU care, and perform bedside procedures including lumbar puncture, intubation, cannulation, umbilical catheterisation and ascitic/pleural tapping
• Lead paediatric resuscitations under PALS and NRP protocols
• Run the immunisation clinic according to IAP and WHO schedules, and conduct well-child checks and growth monitoring
• Consult for surgical and orthopaedic admissions, give pre-operative clearance and join on-call, night and delivery room duties
• Ensure compliance with JCI, NABH and CBAHI standards, supervise junior doctors and interns, keep EMR/EHR records and take part in audits and CME

Required profile

• MBBS followed by MD or DNB in Pediatrics, or equivalent (MRCPCH with CCT, Arab Board, American Board)
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of post-MD/DNB clinical experience in a recognised multi-specialty or children's hospital
• Prometric written report preferred; Oman Dataflow or MOH licence is an added advantage; selected candidates must complete the Oman Specialist Medical Board licensing process
• Active PALS and NRP certifications (mandatory)

What we offer

• Annual return air ticket and joining air ticket
• Health insurance for the employee, with eligible family members at OMR 120 per person per year
• Life insurance and professional indemnity insurance
• 30 days paid annual leave
• House rent allowance included in the salary package; family visa assistance but not included