Consultant Cardiac Transplant Physician – Saudi Arabia

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,690 - 661,035; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant Cardiac Transplant Physician for a leading tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide expert care in advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation across various phases.

The ideal candidate must possess an MBBS/MD, board certification in cardiology, and a fellowship from a recognized transplant center, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-fellowship experience in cardiac transplant medicine.
• Strong knowledge of international transplant guidelines, including ISHLT and ACC/AHA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with advanced heart failure and transplant needs.
• Participate in transplant selection committees and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Heart Failure Management

Cardiac Transplantation

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Clinical Communication

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent qualification

Board Certification in Cardiology or Internal Medicine

Fellowship from recognized 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.