Consultant Surgeon - Pediatric Cardiac

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary package

Comprehensive medical insurance

Professional development support

CME opportunities

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Surgeon – Pediatric Cardiac in Dubai. This senior role requires a board-certified surgeon with expertise in pediatric cardiac surgery. Responsibilities include performing complex surgeries, managing post-operative care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a medical degree, fellowship in pediatric cardiac surgery, and 5–10 years of experience. The position offers a tax-free salary, comprehensive medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of post-fellowship experience in pediatric cardiac surgery.
• Proven track record of successful surgical outcomes in high-volume pediatric cardiac centres.
• Active DHA licence or eligibility for Dubai Health Authority consultant licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex pediatric cardiac surgeries including open-heart procedures.
• Manage post-operative care in coordination with ICU teams.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors and clinical team members.

Skills

Pediatric cardiac surgery

Cardiothoracic surgery

Congenital heart disease correction

Open-heart surgery

Pediatric valve repair

Pre-operative cardiac assessment

Post-operative ICU care

Emergency cardiac surgery

Pediatric cardiac follow-up

Surgical outcome monitoring

Education

Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialization in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Board certification (American Board, FRCS, Arab Board or equivalent)

Job description

Consultant Surgeon – Pediatric Cardiac
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: 5–10 years post‑fellowship
Job Type: Full‑time
Salary: 70,000–100,000 (estimate – confirm with employer)

Role Overview

Consultant Surgeon – Pediatric Cardiac in Dubai is a senior medical practitioner role for a board‑certified surgeon with advanced expertise in pediatric cardiac surgery. The position requires strong surgical judgment, proven outcomes in high‑volume pediatric cardiac centers, and the ability to manage patients across pre‑operative planning, operative care, ICU recovery, and long‑term follow‑up.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex pediatric cardiac surgeries including open‑heart procedures, congenital heart defect corrections, valve repairs, and advanced cardiac surgical interventions.
• Provide detailed pre‑operative assessment, surgical planning, risk evaluation, and optimization for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Manage post‑operative care in coordination with ICU teams, including hemodynamic support, recovery monitoring, complication prevention, and long‑term follow‑up planning.
• Collaborate with pediatric cardiologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, nurses and allied health professionals to ensure integrated patient care.
• Participate in emergency surgical interventions and on‑call rotations for urgent pediatric cardiac cases.
• Review diagnostic findings, imaging results, catheterisation data, echocardiography reports, and multidisciplinary recommendations to guide surgical planning.
• Support families with clear communication regarding diagnosis, procedure options, surgical risks, expected recovery, and follow‑up needs.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors, residents, fellows and clinical team members involved in pediatric cardiac surgery services.
• Contribute to departmental research, case reviews, clinical audits, surgical outcome tracking and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate medical records, operative reports, consent documentation, progress notes, and discharge planning in accordance with hospital policies.
• Follow international standards for surgical safety, infection control, patient confidentiality, clinical governance and ethical medical practice.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree such as MD or equivalent with a specialization in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery from a recognised institution.
• Board certification such as American Board, FRCS, Arab Board or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–10 years of post‑fellowship experience in pediatric cardiac surgery.
• Proven track record of successful surgical outcomes in high‑volume pediatric cardiac centres.
• Strong expertise in congenital heart disease surgery, open‑heart procedures, valve repair, perioperative cardiac care and pediatric ICU coordination.
• Prior GCC experience is preferred.
• Active DHA licence or eligibility for Dubai Health Authority consultant licensure is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required, with Arabic language skills an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, teaching, clinical documentation and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Skills Set

• Pediatric cardiac surgery
• Cardiothoracic surgery
• Congenital heart disease correction
• Open‑heart surgery
• Pediatric valve repair
• Pre‑operative cardiac assessment
• Post‑operative ICU care
• Emergency cardiac surgery
• Pediatric cardiac follow‑up
• Surgical outcome monitoring
• Multidisciplinary cardiac care
• DHA licence eligibility
• Clinical audit
• Medical teaching
• Research contribution
• Quality improvement
• Family counselling
• Surgical documentation

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a strong platform for a Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon to join an advanced healthcare institution in Dubai with modern surgical facilities and a multidisciplinary cardiac care team. The role provides meaningful exposure to complex congenital heart cases, advanced operating environments, academic activity, and continuous medical education. The successful candidate can expect a tax‑free salary package, comprehensive medical insurance, professional development support, CME opportunities, and access to advanced surgical technology within Dubai’s growing specialist healthcare sector.