Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist in Dubai, specializing in anesthesia for cardiac and thoracic surgeries. This role involves managing complex cases for adult and pediatric patients, requiring a strong background in hemodynamic monitoring and critical care.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience and relevant certifications, ensuring high-impact anesthesia care in a collaborative environment. Attractive salary and development opportunities await!

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of post-specialization experience in Cardiac Anesthesia.
• Strong background in tertiary care hospitals with established cardiothoracic surgery programs.
• Extensive experience providing anesthesia for adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized anesthesia for cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures.
• Conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations and anesthesia planning.
• Manage invasive hemodynamic monitoring and perioperative critical care.

Skills

Cardiac anesthesia

Cardiothoracic anesthesia

Pediatric cardiac anesthesia

Hemodynamic monitoring

TEE interpretation

Education

Medical Degree (MBBS)

Completion of Residency in Anesthesiology

Fellowship in Cardiac Anesthesia

Board Certification in Anesthesiology

DHA Eligibility Letter or License

Job description

Overview

Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for a senior physician experienced in cardiac anesthesia, perioperative cardiovascular care, transesophageal echocardiography, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and complex cardiothoracic procedures. This role is suited for a consultant-level anesthesiologist who can support adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries, interventional cardiology cases, structural heart procedures, and high-acuity cardiovascular patients with strong clinical judgment and patient safety focus.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 80,000 - 105,000 per annum
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized anesthesia services for cardiac, thoracic, and major vascular surgical procedures involving adult and pediatric patients.
• Conduct detailed pre-anesthetic evaluations, including clinical risk assessment, medical optimization, airway review, cardiovascular status assessment, and anesthesia planning.
• Administer general anesthesia for complex cardiac surgeries such as coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair or replacement, congenital heart procedures, heart transplantation, and aortic surgery.
• Deliver anesthesia support for interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures, including TAVI, TAVR, MitraClip, electrophysiology procedures, and cardiac catheterization.
• Perform and interpret intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography to support surgical decision-making, monitor cardiac function, and guide perioperative management.
• Manage advanced invasive hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, cardiac output monitoring, and vasoactive therapy adjustments.
• Provide perioperative critical care support for cardiac surgical patients in coordination with intensivists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiology teams, and ICU staff.
• Respond quickly to cardiac emergencies, cardiogenic shock, resuscitation events, severe arrhythmias, bleeding complications, and perioperative instability.
• Coordinate closely with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, perfusionists, intensivists, nurses, technicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to maintain safe patient flow.
• Counsel patients and families on anesthesia plans, expected risks, monitoring needs, post-operative recovery, and critical care requirements.
• Maintain accurate anesthesia records, pre-operative notes, intraoperative monitoring documentation, TEE findings, medication records, consent details, and post-operative handover notes in line with DHA regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical audits, quality improvement projects, research activity, departmental education, and continuing medical education programs.
• Mentor junior anesthesiologists, residents, operating room staff, and allied healthcare professionals where required.
• Ensure strict adherence to patient safety standards, infection control protocols, medication safety, ethical medical practice, and evidence-based anesthesia guidelines.

Ideal Profile

• Medical Degree such as MBBS or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Completion of a recognized Residency in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Cardiac Anesthesia from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification or equivalent qualification in Anesthesiology.
• Certification in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography is highly preferred.
• DHA Eligibility Letter, valid DHA License, or eligibility for Consultant licensure in Dubai.
• Minimum 8-10 years of post-specialization experience in Cardiac Anesthesia.
• Extensive experience providing anesthesia for adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries, thoracic procedures, vascular surgery, and interventional cardiac procedures.
• Strong background in tertiary care hospitals with established cardiothoracic surgery programs is highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac physiology, cardiopulmonary bypass, vasoactive medication management, coagulation issues, and perioperative critical care.
• Proven ability to interpret intraoperative TEE findings and apply them to clinical decision-making.
• Strong crisis management, communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• High standards of professionalism, ethical conduct, patient-centered care, clinical governance, documentation, and time management.

Skills Set

• Cardiac anesthesia
• Cardiothoracic anesthesia
• Pediatric cardiac anesthesia
• Adult cardiac surgery anesthesia
• Thoracic anesthesia
• Major vascular anesthesia
• Perioperative cardiovascular care
• Transesophageal Echocardiography
• TEE interpretation
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Arterial line management
• Central venous catheter management
• Pulmonary artery catheter monitoring
• Cardiac output monitoring
• CABG anesthesia
• Valve surgery anesthesia
• Congenital heart procedure support
• Heart transplantation anesthesia
• Aortic surgery anesthesia
• TAVI anesthesia
• TAVR anesthesia
• MitraClip anesthesia support
• Electrophysiology procedure anesthesia
• Cardiac catheterization support
• Perioperative critical care
• Cardiogenic shock management
• Cardiac emergency response
• Resuscitation
• ICU collaboration
• DHA consultant licensing
• Anesthesia documentation
• Patient safety

Why Join Us

This Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist role offers the opportunity to work in Dubai's advanced Hospital and Health Care sector, where demand for cardiovascular procedures, structural heart interventions, and specialized perioperative care continues to grow. The position provides exposure to complex cardiac surgical cases, modern operating room environments, advanced monitoring systems, multidisciplinary cardiac teams, and continued professional development. It is a strong fit for an experienced consultant who wants to deliver high-impact anesthesia care while supporting safer outcomes for critically complex cardiovascular patients.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East works with hospitals, clinics, and specialist healthcare providers across the UAE and wider Middle East to connect experienced physicians with consultant-level medical opportunities. Through its Dubai-based recruitment support, the company helps healthcare organizations secure qualified doctors in high-demand specialties such as cardiac anesthesia, cardiothoracic care, intensive care, interventional cardiology support, and advanced surgical services.