Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgery (Transplant) – Abu Dhabi

Job Summary

Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon

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

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in ECMO and advanced mechanical circulatory support.
• Exposure to high-volume pediatric cardiac transplant centers.
• Academic and research background in pediatric cardiac surgery.
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary tertiary care environment.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Family benefits
• Health insurance
• Annual airfare allowance
• Paid annual leave
• CME and professional development support