Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist – Dubai

Position Overview

Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

Clinical Expertise

• Provide comprehensive critical care management for pediatric cardiac patients, including:
• + Pre‑operative stabilization and optimization
• + Post‑operative management following congenital heart surgery
• + Care of patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures
• + Management of heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathies
• + ECMO, mechanical ventilation, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Lead daily PCICU rounds and coordinate multidisciplinary care plans.
• Interpret and manage complex diagnostic data including echocardiography, hemodynamic studies, and advanced imaging.
• Provide on‑call coverage for pediatric cardiac emergencies.

Leadership & Program Development

• Contribute to the strategic development and expansion of the Pediatric Cardiac ICU service.
• Develop and update clinical pathways, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and nursing teams.
• Mentor junior physicians, fellows, and critical care nursing staff.

Family & Patient Engagement

• Communicate complex clinical information clearly and compassionately to families.
• Support families through decision‑making, long‑term care planning, and post‑discharge follow‑up.
• Promote a family‑centered care environment.

Academic & Research Contributions

• Participate in clinical research, audits, and quality improvement projects.
• Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Contribute to institutional CME programs and represent the department at conferences.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD/MBBS) from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification in Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Cardiology, or Pediatric Anesthesiology with fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care.
• Minimum 8–10 years of post‑specialization experience, including consultant‑level practice in a high‑volume cardiac center.
• Expertise in managing complex congenital heart disease and post‑operative cardiac ICU care.
• Eligibility for Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Consultant licensure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.