Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 330,517 - 440,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Access to advanced cardiac surgical facilities

Professional development and CME support

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon based in Dubai. This role involves performing complex surgeries on infants and children, managing critical cases, and providing advanced surgical care within a specialized program.

Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, fellowship in pediatric cardiac surgery, and 5–10 years of post-fellowship experience. The position offers a competitive, tax-free salary and the opportunity to work with advanced facilities and a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of post-fellowship experience.
• Proven expertise in pediatric cardiac surgical procedures.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in high-volume or tertiary healthcare centres preferred.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex pediatric cardiac surgeries, including open-heart procedures.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care, including ICU management.
• Collaborate with pediatric cardiologists and anesthesiologists for coordinated care.
• Participate in on-call duties and emergency surgical interventions.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors, residents, and fellows.
• Contribute to clinical audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and compliant medical documentation.

Skills

Pediatric cardiac surgery techniques

Critical care and ICU coordination

Surgical planning and patient management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical governance and compliance

Teaching and mentoring

Research and academic contribution

Education

Medical degree with specialization in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Board certification (FRCS, American Board, etc.)

Job description

Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 90,000 – 120,000 (USD) per year, tax‑free

Overview

The role is a senior surgical position responsible for performing complex cardiac procedures on infants, children and adolescents, managing critical cases, and delivering advanced surgical care within a specialized cardiac program.

Role Context

The Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon will provide expert surgical care for congenital and acquired heart conditions, coordinating multidisciplinary care and ensuring optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex pediatric cardiac surgeries, including open‑heart procedures and congenital defect corrections.
• Provide comprehensive pre‑operative and post‑operative care, including ICU management and follow‑up.
• Collaborate with pediatric cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and intensivists for coordinated care.
• Participate in on‑call duties and emergency surgical interventions.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors, residents, and fellows.
• Contribute to clinical audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and compliant medical documentation.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree with specialization in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Board certification such as FRCS, American Board, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–10 years of post‑fellowship experience.
• Proven expertise in pediatric cardiac surgical procedures.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in high‑volume or tertiary healthcare centres preferred.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Skills Set

• Pediatric cardiac surgery techniques.
• Critical care and ICU coordination.
• Surgical planning and patient management.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Clinical governance and compliance.
• Teaching and mentoring.
• Research and academic contribution.

Why Join Us

• Competitive tax‑free salary with comprehensive benefits.
• Access to advanced cardiac surgical facilities.
• Opportunity to work in leading healthcare institutions.
• Professional development and CME support.
• Collaborative and high‑performing clinical environment.