Pediatric Surgery Consultant

We are seeking a highly qualified Consultant Pediatric Surgeon to join a leading healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide specialized surgical care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents, while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, clinical excellence, and compassionate family-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and surgically manage congenital, developmental, traumatic, and acquired conditions affecting pediatric patients.

• Perform a broad range of pediatric surgical procedures, including neonatal surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, thoracic surgery, urological procedures, and minimally invasive pediatric surgery.

• Collaborate closely with pediatricians, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Provide pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care for pediatric patients.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research activities, and medical education programs.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical documentation in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

• Hold a Tier 1 postgraduate qualification in Pediatric Surgery recognized by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), including one of the following (or equivalent):

  • American Board of Surgery with certification in Pediatric Surgery.
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Pediatric Surgery, United Kingdom.
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) in Pediatric Surgery, United Kingdom.
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) with recognized specialization in Pediatric Surgery.
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) in Pediatric Surgery.
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Pediatric Surgery.
  • Irish Specialist Registration/Fellowship recognized by SCFHS.
  • Other SCFHS-recognized Tier 1 qualifications for Consultant Pediatric Surgery.

• Have a minimum of 3 years of post-specialty certification experience as a Consultant Pediatric Surgeon in a recognized healthcare facility.

• Hold a valid SCFHS classification and registration as a Consultant Pediatric Surgeon, or be eligible to obtain it.

• Have a completed DataFlow verification report or be eligible to successfully complete the DataFlow process.

• Demonstrate expertise in neonatal surgery, congenital anomalies, pediatric gastrointestinal surgery, pediatric trauma, and minimally invasive pediatric surgical techniques.

• Proficiency in English is required. Arabic language skills are preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary package.
• Housing and transportation allowances.
• Annual leave and flight tickets.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Professional development and continuing medical education opportunities.
• Opportunity to join a reputable healthcare organization with advanced pediatric surgical facilities.

Location: Saudi Arabia
Position: Consultant Pediatric Surgery
Experience: Minimum 3 years post-specialty certification experience
Language Requirement: English required; Arabic preferred but not mandatory.