Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist

Health7careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dubai is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Cardiologist to diagnose and manage heart conditions in infants and children. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams, performing diagnostic tests, and providing interventional procedures. Candidates should have a medical degree, specialized qualifications in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology, and experience in a pediatric setting. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered including relocation assistance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Opportunities for professional development

Access to state-of-the-art medical technology

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working as a Pediatric Cardiologist.
• Valid medical license to practice.
• Experience in performing pediatric echocardiography and cardiac catheterization.
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat congenital and acquired heart conditions.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms and ECGs.
• Conduct pre and postoperative evaluations.
• Provide interventional procedures when needed.
• Monitor and manage pediatric patients with chronic conditions.
• Counsel families on treatment options and care.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills in pediatric cardiology

Expertise in pediatric cardiac imaging and interventional procedures

Excellent communication skills

Empathy and emotional support skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work in high-pressure situations

Fluency in English

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics

Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Pediatric Cardiologist to join our healthcare team in the UAE. The Pediatric Cardiologist will diagnose treat and manage congenital or acquired heart conditions in infants children and adolescents. The role demands collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and the provision of specialized highquality cardiac care for pediatric patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat congenital and acquired heart conditions in pediatric patients including heart defects arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms electrocardiograms (ECGs) cardiac MRIs and stress tests.
• Conduct pre and postoperative evaluations for pediatric patients requiring cardiac surgery and collaborate with pediatric cardiac surgeons.
• Provide interventional procedures such as catheterization balloon angioplasty and stenting when needed.
• Monitor and manage pediatric patients with chronic cardiac conditions ensuring longterm followup care.
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals including pediatricians neonatologists and nurses to ensure coordinated care.
• Counsel families and caregivers on treatment options potential risks and posttreatment care offering guidance and support.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and contribute to the development of individualized care plans.
• Provide emergency care and consultation for critical pediatric cardiac cases.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors residents and medical students in pediatric cardiology.
• Stay updated on advances in pediatric cardiology and incorporate evidencebased practices into care delivery.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics and subspecialty or Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology
• Minimum of 35 years of experience working as a Pediatric Cardiologist.
• Valid medical license to practice
• Experience in performing pediatric echocardiography cardiac catheterization and managing critical pediatric cardiac patients.
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong diagnostic and clinical decisionmaking skills in pediatric cardiology.
• Expertise in pediatric cardiac imaging and interventional procedures.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with children families and medical staff.
• Empathy and ability to provide emotional support to children and their families.
• Leadership skills for supervising medical staff and contributing to teambased care.
• Ability to work in highpressure situations and handle emergency pediatric cardiac cases.
• Fluency in English (Arabic is an advantage but not required).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package AED 65K to AED 75K
• Relocation assistance if applicable.
• Opportunities for professional development training and research.
• Access to stateoftheart medical technology and advanced pediatric cardiac care.