Consultant - Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Annual flight tickets for physician &/

Medical insurance

CME assistance and conference sponsor

Annual leave

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East invites a Consultant in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care to lead care for critically ill pediatric patients in a tertiary UAE setting.

The role covers preoperative stabilization, postoperative care, and management of cardiac emergencies with ECMO support. Candidates should have MBBS/MD, board certification, and a formal pediatric cardiac ICU fellowship, with 8–10 years post‑specialization experience.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification in Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Cardiology, or Pediatric Anesthesiology.
• Formal fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care is mandatory.
• 8–10 years of post-specialization experience in a high‑volume pediatric cardiac center.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical management of critically ill neonates, infants, and children in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU.
• Provide preoperative stabilization for congenital heart surgery or complex cardiac intervention.
• Manage postoperative recovery after congenital cardiac procedures.
• Assess and treat acute cardiovascular deterioration and pediatric emergencies.
• Oversee invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation per patient needs.
• Provide ECMO oversight and critical care management.
• Interpret advanced hemodynamic data to guide treatment decisions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on anatomy and physiology.
• Lead multidisciplinary ICU rounds and coordinate cross-team priorities.
• Collaborate with pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons on complex cases.
• Coordinate with anesthesiologists, perfusionists, respiratory teams, and nurses.
• Review echocardiography and hemodynamic studies.

Skills

Pediatric cardiac intensive care

Pediatric critical care

Clinical leadership

Family-centered care

Clinical research

Medical education

DOH Consultant eligibility

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Board certification in Pediatric Critical Care / Pediatric Cardiology / Pediatric Anesthesiology

Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care

Tools

Echocardiography interpretation

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Consultant - Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Physician

Experience: Minimum 8-10 years post-specialization

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Consultant - Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care will provide specialist management for critically ill pediatric patients requiring complex cardiovascular and intensive care support. The role covers preoperative stabilization, postoperative recovery following congenital heart surgery, cardiac emergencies, advanced respiratory support, ECMO, and intensive monitoring of children undergoing complex cardiac interventions. The consultant will work closely with pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusion specialists, intensivists, and specialist nurses. Strong clinical judgment and coordinated multidisciplinary decision-making will be central to improving outcomes for high-risk pediatric cardiac patients while supporting families through complex treatment pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical management of critically ill neonates, infants, and children admitted to the Pediatric Cardiac ICU.
• Provide preoperative stabilization for children preparing for congenital heart surgery or complex cardiac intervention.
• Manage postoperative recovery following congenital cardiac procedures.
• Assess and treat acute cardiovascular deterioration and pediatric cardiac emergencies.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation according to individual patient requirements.
• Provide specialist oversight of ECMO support and associated critical care management.
• Interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring data and use findings to guide treatment decisions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans according to cardiac anatomy, physiology, surgical status, and clinical condition.
• Lead multidisciplinary ICU rounds and coordinate priorities across medical, surgical, nursing, and allied clinical teams.
• Collaborate closely with pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons on complex patient management.
• Coordinate with anesthesiologists, perfusionists, respiratory teams, and specialized nursing staff.
• Review and interpret echocardiography findings and complex hemodynamic studies.
• Monitor postoperative cardiac function, perfusion, rhythm, respiratory status, and organ recovery.
• Provide rapid assessment and intervention when complications arise following surgery or interventional cardiology procedures.
• Communicate clearly with parents and families regarding treatment plans, progress, risks, and expected clinical outcomes.
• Maintain a compassionate and family-centered approach during prolonged or high-risk intensive care admissions.
• Support development and review of clinical protocols for pediatric cardiac critical care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening safety, outcomes, and operational performance.
• Contribute to departmental growth and development of pediatric cardiac intensive care services.
• Mentor junior physicians and support specialist clinical education.
• Participate in teaching activities, clinical research, audits, and continuing medical education.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical documentation throughout the patient 's intensive care journey.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold an MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution. Board Certification is required in Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology, or an equivalent recognized specialty. Formal fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care is mandatory. Suitable candidates should bring at least 8-10 years of post-specialization experience gained within a high-volume pediatric cardiac center. Strong clinical experience should include:

• Congenital heart disease
• Pediatric cardiac intensive care
• Postoperative congenital heart surgery
• ECMO
• Mechanical ventilation
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Cardiac emergencies
• Complex pediatric cardiac interventions

Eligibility for DOH Abu Dhabi Consultant licensure is mandatory for the underlying hospital appointment. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical decision-making, and family communication skills. Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language capability is advantageous.

Skills Set

• Pediatric cardiac intensive care
• Pediatric critical care
• Congenital heart disease
• Pediatric cardiology
• Congenital heart surgery
• Postoperative cardiac care
• Preoperative stabilization
• ECMO
• Mechanical ventilation
• Advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Pediatric cardiac emergencies
• Echocardiography interpretation
• Hemodynamic studies
• Pediatric ICU
• PCICU
• Cardiac surgical intensive care
• Interventional cardiology support
• Multidisciplinary rounds
• Clinical leadership
• Family-centered care
• Critical care protocols
• Quality improvement
• Clinical research
• Medical education
• Physician mentoring
• DOH Consultant eligibility
• Pediatric resuscitation
• Intensive care documentation
• Complex cardiac physiology
• Critical care decision-making

Why Join Us

This opportunity is suited to an experienced pediatric cardiac intensivist seeking a senior consultant position within a highly specialized tertiary-care environment in the UAE. The role provides exposure to complex congenital heart disease, advanced postoperative management, ECMO, high-acuity pediatric cardiac cases, and multidisciplinary cardiac services. The position also offers a competitive tax-free package that may include housing support, annual flight tickets for the physician and dependents, medical insurance, CME assistance, conference sponsorship, annual leave, UAE public holidays, and end-of-service benefits in accordance with applicable employment terms.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East supports hospitals and healthcare organizations across the UAE and wider region by connecting experienced physicians with specialist and consultant-level medical opportunities. The company works with advanced healthcare providers seeking internationally trained clinicians for complex and high-demand specialties.