Consultant Cardiac Transplant Physician - Riyadh

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 588,000 - 979,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist seeks a Consultant Cardiac Transplant Physician to join a leading tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation across pre-, peri-, and post-transplant phases, delivering expert patient care.

Collaboration with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, and transplant coordinators is essential, with involvement in committees, teaching, and research.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent qualification.
• Board certification in cardiology or internal medicine with subspecialty in heart failure and transplantation.
• Fellowship from a recognized international transplant center.
• 3–5 years of post-fellowship experience in cardiac transplant medicine.
• Knowledge of ISHLT and ACC/AHA transplant guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with advanced heart failure and heart transplantation needs.
• Pre-transplant assessments, listing evaluations, and post-transplant follow-up care.
• Manage immunosuppression protocols, rejection surveillance, and graft monitoring.
• Assess suitability for LVAD/ECMO and collaborate with surgeons/ICU teams.
• Participate in transplant committees, quality initiatives, and academic activities.
• Support teaching, research, and mentoring within the department.

Skills

Cardiology

Advanced Heart Failure

Cardiac Transplantation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MBBS/MD

Board certification in cardiology or internal medicine

Fellowship in international transplant center

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Consultant Cardiac Transplant Physician to join a leading tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide expert care in advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation, ensuring high standards of patient management across pre-transplant, peri-operative, and post-transplant phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with advanced heart failure and heart transplantation needs.
• Conduct pre-transplant assessments, listing evaluations, and post-transplant follow-up care.
• Manage immunosuppression protocols, rejection surveillance, infection prevention, and long-term graft monitoring.
• Assess suitability for mechanical circulatory support, including LVAD and ECMO.
• Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, and transplant coordinators.
• Participate in transplant selection committees, quality improvement initiatives, and academic activities.
• Support teaching, research, and mentoring within the department.

Requirements

• MBBS/MD or equivalent qualification.
• Board certification in cardiology or internal medicine with subspecialty training in Advanced Heart Failure & cardiac transplantation.
• Fellowship from a recognized international transplant center.
• Minimum 3–5 years of post-fellowship experience in cardiac transplant medicine.
• Strong knowledge of international transplant guidelines, including ISHLT and ACC/AHA standards.
• Excellent clinical, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.