Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgery (Transplant) - Abu Dhabi

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME and professional development

Job summary

Allocation Assist seeks a Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon with expertise in cardiac transplantation to join a leading pediatric cardiac center in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on complex congenital and transplant surgeries in infants to adolescents.

The candidate will work within a highly specialized multidisciplinary team to deliver world-class pediatric cardiac care, contribute to research, and participate in program development and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Board Certification / Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery with subspecialty training in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
• Advanced training or experience in pediatric heart transplantation is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex pediatric cardiac surgeries including congenital repair, redo surgeries, and high-risk neonatal procedures.
• Lead and participate in pediatric heart transplantation programs, donor evaluation, recipient selection, and transplantation.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative surgical care for pediatric cardiac patients.

Skills

Pediatric cardiac surgery

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent DOH Abu Dhabi recognition

Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship with Pediatric subspecialty

DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon with expertise in cardiac transplantation to join a leading tertiary pediatric cardiac center in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for the surgical management of complex congenital heart disease, pediatric cardiac transplantation, and advanced cardiac surgical procedures in infants, children, and adolescents.

The ideal candidate will work within a highly specialized multidisciplinary cardiac team to deliver world‑class surgical outcomes and advanced pediatric cardiac care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex pediatric cardiac surgeries including congenital heart defect repairs, redo cardiac surgeries, and high-risk neonatal cardiac procedures.
• Lead and participate in pediatric heart transplantation programs, including donor evaluation, recipient selection, surgical transplantation, and post-operative management.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative surgical care for pediatric cardiac patients.
• Manage critically ill pediatric cardiac patients in collaboration with ICU, cardiology, anesthesia, and perfusion teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary cardiac conferences and surgical planning meetings.
• Ensure high standards of surgical safety, infection control, and perioperative care.
• Supervise and mentor junior surgeons, fellows, and surgical trainees.
• Contribute to clinical research, audits, publications, and academic activities in pediatric cardiac surgery.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations and hospital protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and cardiac program development.

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.
• Additional advanced training or experience in pediatric heart transplantation is mandatory.
• Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Cardiac Surgery.
• Minimum 7–10 years of post-fellowship experience in pediatric cardiac surgery, including transplant programs.
• Strong expertise in neonatal and complex congenital heart surgery.
• Excellent surgical, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in ECMO and advanced mechanical circulatory support.
• Exposure to high-volume pediatric cardiac transplant centers.
• Academic and research background in pediatric cardiac surgery.
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary tertiary care environment.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Family benefits
• Health insurance
• Annual airfare allowance
• Paid annual leave
• CME and professional development support