Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Craniofacial Consultant

Join SEHA Health System in Abu Dhabi as a Consultant in Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Craniofacial) Consultant

Why Join this leading Healthcare Institution?

• Specialized Practice – Treat complex pediatric cases
• Innovative Environment – Work with advanced treatment technologies.
• Attractive Package – Tax‑free salary, relocation support, and full healthcare coverage.

The Consultant in Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial – Craniofacial Surgery provides expert assessment, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and long‑term management of infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired craniofacial disorders (Qualification Source from: Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia or New Zealand)

• Basic medical degree from recognized institution
• Post‑qualification certification
• Qualification Source from:
  North America, Austria, Blegium, France, Germany, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden Switzerland Australia OR New Zealand.
  • USA:
    American Board of Maxillofacial (ABOMS)
  • Canada:
    Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada – Maxillofacial Surgery (FRCD-C)
  • UK: GMC Specialist Register — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (with CCT in OMFS)
  • Ireland: IMC Specialist Register — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (with CCT in OMFS)
  • Germany:
    Facharzt Speciality in Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Australia and New Zealand:
    Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in Oral and Maxillofacial

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience post‑board/equivalent certification in Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland (CCST), United Kingdom (CCT) Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden OR Switzerland,
• Sub‑Specialties:
  Minimum of two (2) years of experience post‑sub‑specialty certification in Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, or the UK.

• Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.

• Assess, diagnose, and manage congenital and acquired craniofacial conditions in infants, children, and adolescents
• Perform comprehensive clinical evaluations and interpret diagnostic studies, including CT scans, MRI, 3D imaging, and genetic assessments when appropriate
• Perform complex craniofacial reconstructive procedures, including correction of craniosynostosis, cleft‑related craniofacial deformities, facial asymmetry, and congenital skull and facial abnormalities
• Manage pediatric facial trauma, craniofacial tumors, soft tissue defects, and deformities resulting from disease or injury
• Plan and perform craniofacial reconstruction using advanced techniques such as bone grafting, distraction osteogenesis, and microsurgical reconstruction when indicated
• Provide preoperative assessment, perioperative management, and long‑term postoperative follow‑up
• Participate in multidisciplinary craniofacial clinics with neurosurgery, pediatric surgery, ENT, orthodontics, dentistry, genetics, speech therapy, and psychology services
• Develop individualized treatment plans considering facial growth, functional needs, airway, vision, hearing, speech, and psychosocial development
• Provide emergency management of complex craniofacial injuries when required
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, operative reports, and patient records
• Participate in quality improvement programs, clinical audits, research, and development of craniofacial surgery protocols
• Supervise and train residents, fellows, and junior medical staff
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, and infection prevention protocols