Neonatologist Urgent Vacancy in Oman

We are seeking a highly qualified and compassionate Specialist / Consultant Neonatologist to join a leading healthcare facility in Oman. The successful candidate will provide specialized medical care for premature, critically ill, and newborn infants, ensuring the highest standards of neonatal care through evidence-based clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage medical conditions affecting newborns, including premature and critically ill infants.
• Provide comprehensive care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), and newborn nursery.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide immediate neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
• Perform neonatal procedures, including intubation, umbilical catheterization, lumbar puncture, and exchange transfusion, as required.
• Monitor and manage ventilated neonates and critically ill newborns.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, anesthesiologists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
• Counsel and educate parents regarding neonatal conditions, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and clinical documentation.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality meetings, and continuing medical education (CME).
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection control standards, and Oman Ministry of Health regulations.
• Participate in on-call duties and emergency neonatal coverage as per hospital requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• MD, DNB, Arab Board, MRCPCH, Fellowship in Neonatology, or equivalent recognized postgraduate qualification.
• Eligibility for or possession of a valid Oman Ministry of Health (MoH) license.
• Minimum 5–8 years of post-specialization experience in Neonatology, preferably in a tertiary care hospital with NICU experience.
• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is preferred.
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and critical care skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to providing safe, evidence-based, family-centered neonatal care.