Pediatric Anesthesia - Join the Visionaries in KSA

Role Overview

A prestigious tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join its advanced surgical and critical care team. The role involves delivering safe, high-quality anesthesia care to pediatric patients undergoing a wide range of surgical and diagnostic procedures while contributing to teaching, research, and clinical governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents undergoing elective and emergency procedures
• Develop individualized anesthetic plans based on patient history, surgical needs, and perioperative risk
• Monitor and manage patients throughout the perioperative period, including post-anesthesia recovery
• Supervise and mentor junior anesthetists, residents, and fellows
• Participate in pediatric code blue and critical care response teams
• Contribute to departmental teaching, simulation training, and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with SCFHS regulations and hospital policies
• Engage in clinical research and continuing medical education

Qualifications & Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with completed residency in Anesthesiology
• Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology from a recognized institution
• Board-certified (e.g., American Board, UK CCT, Canadian FRCP, or equivalent)
• Minimum 2–5 years of post-fellowship experience in pediatric anesthesia
• Eligible for Consultant classification by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage
• Strong communication and crisis management skills

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in neonatal and pediatric intensive care settings
• Familiarity with advanced monitoring and anesthesia technologies
• Commitment to patient safety, family-centered care, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Interest in academic teaching or pediatric anesthesia research