Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon - Abu Dhabi

Allocation Assist; Dubai; Presencial; AED 670.000 - 1.228.000; Jornada completa

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Health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME support

Descripción de la vacante

Allocation Assist seeks a Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon to join a leading tertiary care cardiac center in Abu Dhabi. The role involves surgical management of congenital heart disease across neonates, infants, and children, delivering world-class cardiac care within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have board certification in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, a DOH license or eligibility, and 7–10 years of post-fellowship experience in pediatric cardiac surgery, with

Formación

• MBBS degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi or equivalent.
• Board Certification / Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery with subspecialty in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
• DOH Consultant License or Eligibility in Cardiac Surgery.

Responsabilidades

• Perform complex pediatric cardiac surgeries including congenital heart defect repairs.
• Manage perioperative care of pediatric cardiac patients with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in high-risk case planning and emergency surgical interventions.
• Collaborate with pediatric cardiologists for diagnosis and treatment decisions.
• Supervise junior surgeons, fellows, and trainees; mentor staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety, infection control and quality protocols.
• Contribute to clinical research, audits and publications.

Conocimientos

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Neonatal Surgery

Leadership & Teamwork

Educación

MBBS

DOH License

Cardiothoracic Fellowship

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon to join a leading tertiary care cardiac center in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for the surgical management of congenital heart disease in neonates, infants, children, and adolescents, ensuring delivery of world-class, evidence-based cardiac surgical care.

The ideal candidate will work within a multidisciplinary pediatric cardiac team to provide advanced surgical expertise and improve clinical outcomes in complex congenital heart conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex pediatric cardiac surgeries including congenital heart defect repairs, neonatal cardiac surgery, and redo cardiac procedures.


• Manage perioperative care of pediatric cardiac patients in collaboration with cardiology, anesthesia, and intensive care teams.


• Participate in surgical planning for high-risk congenital heart disease cases.


• Provide emergency surgical intervention for critically ill pediatric cardiac patients.


• Work closely with pediatric cardiologists in diagnostic and therapeutic decision‑making.


• Supervise and mentor junior surgeons, fellows, and surgical trainees.


• Ensure adherence to surgical safety standards, infection control, and quality protocols.


• Participate in multidisciplinary cardiac conferences and case discussions.


• Contribute to clinical research, audits, publications, and academic development.


• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations and hospital policies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.


• Board Certification / Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery with subspecialty training in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.


• Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Cardiac Surgery.


• Minimum 7-10 years of post‑fellowship experience in pediatric cardiac surgery.


• Strong expertise in neonatal and complex congenital heart surgery.


• Excellent surgical, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in ECMO and mechanical circulatory support programs.


• Exposure to high-volume pediatric cardiac centers.


• Academic and research background in pediatric cardiac surgery.


• Ability to work in a high‑acuity tertiary care environment.

Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary


• Family benefits


• Health insurance


• Annual airfare allowance


• Paid annual leave


• CME and professional development support