Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon - Congenital

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance

CME allowance

Professional development

Tax-free salary

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon in Dubai to provide expert care for neonates, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired heart conditions. The role emphasizes complex surgical planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate will bring board certification and 5–10 years of post-fellowship experience, lead high-volume surgeries, and contribute to research, education, and program development within a premier pediatric cardiac

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD with recognised specialist training in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery from a recognised institution.
• Board certification through major boards.
• Appropriate UAE consultant license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex pediatric cardiac surgery for congenital and acquired disease.
• Lead perioperative care and collaborate with PCICU teams.
• Coordinate with cardiology, anesthesia, and perfusion teams.
• Mentor junior surgeons and supervise trainees.
• Contribute to clinical research and education.

Skills

Pediatric cardiac surgery

Congenital heart disease

Open-heart surgery

Team leadership

Clinical research

Education

MBBS, MD or equivalent

Specialist training in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Board Certification

Job description

Job Snapshot

Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon - Congenital

Role: Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon - Congenital

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Physician

Experience: Minimum 5-10 years post-fellowship experience

Job Type: Full-time Position Overview

Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon - Congenital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced surgeon specializing in congenital heart disease, complex pediatric cardiac procedures, open-heart surgery, valve repair, arterial switch operations, and advanced neonatal and childhood cardiac care. The hiring organization is seeking a board-certified consultant who can deliver high-level surgical treatment while contributing to multidisciplinary decision-making, clinical research, education, and continuous improvement within an advanced pediatric cardiac program.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Hospital and Health Care
• Function: Physician
• Salary: 90000-120000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon will provide advanced operative and perioperative care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired cardiovascular disease. The role covers detailed surgical assessment, complex congenital correction, emergency cardiac surgery, PCICU collaboration, long-term postoperative follow-up, and family counseling. By working closely with pediatric cardiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, radiologists, and specialized nursing teams, the consultant will help improve survival, reduce complications, and strengthen the overall performance of pediatric cardiac surgical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex pediatric cardiac surgery for congenital and acquired heart disease.
• Correct congenital cardiac defects using established and advanced surgical techniques.
• Undertake open-heart procedures for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents according to clinical indication.
• Perform valve repair and valve replacement procedures in pediatric cardiac patients.
• Carry out arterial switch operations for suitable congenital cardiac conditions.
• Perform Tetralogy of Fallot repair and other complex congenital corrective procedures.
• Evaluate patients before surgery and review echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, CT, MRI, laboratory findings, and other diagnostic information.
• Develop individualized surgical plans based on cardiac anatomy, physiology, age, body weight, comorbidities, and procedural risk.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative counseling and optimization in collaboration with cardiology and anesthesia teams.
• Coordinate intra-operative management with cardiac anesthesiologists, perfusionists, theatre nurses, and surgical teams.
• Provide postoperative surgical oversight for patients recovering in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
• Work closely with intensivists to manage hemodynamic instability, bleeding, arrhythmias, respiratory complications, and other postoperative issues.
• Participate in emergency pediatric cardiac surgery and on-call coverage where required.
• Review postoperative imaging, laboratory trends, and clinical progress to guide recovery and further intervention.
• Conduct outpatient follow-up for children following cardiac surgery and monitor long-term functional outcomes.
• Counsel parents and families regarding diagnosis, surgical options, procedural risks, expected outcomes, recovery, and future treatment needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary congenital heart conferences and complex surgical planning meetings.
• Collaborate with pediatric cardiologists, intensivists, cardiac anesthesiologists, perfusionists, radiologists, neonatologists, and nursing teams.
• Maintain accurate operative reports, consultation notes, consent documentation, postoperative records, and follow-up plans.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality conferences, clinical audits, outcome reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to clinical research, publications, case presentations, and continuing medical education.
• Supervise and mentor junior surgeons, fellows, residents, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Support development and review of pediatric cardiac surgical protocols, patient pathways, and clinical standards.
• Maintain strict compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, ethical practice, and evidence-based surgical care.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Completion of recognised specialist training or residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery from a recognised institution.
• Board Certification through the American Board, FRCS, Arab Board, European Board, or another recognised equivalent authority.
• Appropriate UAE Consultant License or eligibility to obtain the required professional license.
• Minimum 5-10 years of post-fellowship experience as a Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon.
• Extensive operative experience in complex congenital and pediatric cardiac surgery.
• Proven competence in open-heart procedures, congenital defect correction, valve surgery, arterial switch operations, and Tetralogy of Fallot repair.
• Strong record of clinical outcomes within a high-volume tertiary-care or academic cardiac centre.
• Experience managing critically ill postoperative pediatric cardiac patients in collaboration with PCICU teams.
• Previous GCC clinical experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to make timely surgical decisions in high-risks cases.
• Excellent leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Strong communication and family counselling abilities when discussing serious congenital cardiac disease.
• Experience in research, publications, teaching, or academic pediatric cardiac surgery is highly desirable.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, ethical standards, patient safety, and continuous professional development.

Skills Set

• Pediatric cardiac surgery
• Congenital heart surgery
• Cardiothoracic surgery
• Open-heart surgery
• Congenital heart defect correction
• Arterial switch operation
• Tetralogy of Fallot repair
• Pediatric valve repair
• Pediatric valve replacement
• Neonatal cardiac surgery
• Infant cardiac surgery
• Complex congenital cardiac surgery
• Cardiopulmonary bypass
• Surgical treatment planning
• Pre-operative cardiac assessment
• Intra-operative cardiac care
• Postoperative cardiac surgery care
• PCICU collaboration
• Hemodynamic management
• Emergency cardiac surgery
• Echocardiography review
• Cardiac catheterisation review
• Cardiac CT review
• Cardiac MRI review
• Congenital heart disease
• Multidisciplinary cardiac care
• Family counselling
• Surgical documentation
• Patient safety
• Infection control
• Clinical audit
• Quality improvement
• Medical education
• Pediatric cardiac research

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers an experienced pediatric cardiac surgeon the chance to work within Dubai 's advanced Hospital and Health Care sector, where complex congenital heart programs require highly specialised surgical expertise and coordinated multidisciplinary care. The consultant will have access to modern pediatric cardiac surgical technology, experienced intensive care and cardiology teams, and opportunities to contribute to research, education, clinical governance, and service development. The employment package may include a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation or housing support, annual flight tickets, comprehensive medical insurance, CME allowance, professional development support, and long-term career growth within an advanced tertiary healthcare environment.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East supports hospitals and specialist healthcare organisations across the UAE and wider Middle East in recruiting experienced consultant physicians and surgeons. The company connects internationally qualified medical specialists with advanced clinical environments where their expertise can strengthen pediatric cardiac services, improve complex surgical care, and support better long-term outcomes for children with congenital heart disease.