Senior Cardiac Transplant Physician

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 588,000 - 979,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist seeks a Consultant Cardiac Transplant Physician to join a leading tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation across pre-, peri-, and post-transplant phases, delivering expert patient care.

Collaboration with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, and transplant coordinators is essential, with involvement in committees, teaching, and research.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent qualification.
• Board certification in cardiology or internal medicine with subspecialty in heart failure and transplantation.
• Fellowship from a recognized international transplant center.
• 3–5 years of post-fellowship experience in cardiac transplant medicine.
• Knowledge of ISHLT and ACC/AHA transplant guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with advanced heart failure and heart transplantation needs.
• Pre-transplant assessments, listing evaluations, and post-transplant follow-up care.
• Manage immunosuppression protocols, rejection surveillance, and graft monitoring.
• Assess suitability for LVAD/ECMO and collaborate with surgeons/ICU teams.
• Participate in transplant committees, quality initiatives, and academic activities.
• Support teaching, research, and mentoring within the department.

Skills

Cardiology

Advanced Heart Failure

Cardiac Transplantation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MBBS/MD

Board certification in cardiology or internal medicine

Fellowship in international transplant center

Job description

Allocation Assist seeks a Consultant Cardiac Transplant Physician to join a leading tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation across pre-, peri-, and post-transplant phases, delivering expert patient care.

Collaboration with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, and transplant coordinators is essential, with involvement in committees, teaching, and research.