Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon - Transplantation Expert

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Professional development support

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a highly skilled Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon with transplantation expertise to join a leading tertiary pediatric cardiac center in Abu Dhabi. The role covers complex congenital repairs, neonatal and pediatric transplant procedures, and high-risk surgeries in infants through adolescents.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver world-class outcomes, lead surgical teams, contribute to research, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pediatric cardiac surgery

Neonatal cardiac surgery

Transplant programs

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Research & publications

ECMO exposure

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree (DOH Abu Dhabi recognition)

Board Certification / Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery (Pediatric Cardiac Surgery)

DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter

Job description

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a highly skilled Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon with transplantation expertise to join a leading tertiary pediatric cardiac center in Abu Dhabi. The role covers complex congenital repairs, neonatal and pediatric transplant procedures, and high-risk surgeries in infants through adolescents.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver world-class outcomes, lead surgical teams, contribute to research, and ensure compliance with