Consultant Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon – Heart Surgery

Role: Consultant Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Physician

Experience: Minimum 5–10 years post‑fellowship

Job Type: Full‑time

Salary: 80,000–110,000 (ballpark; confirm final offer with employer)

Perform complex paediatric cardiac surgeries, including open‑heart procedures, valve repairs, congenital defect corrections, and advanced cardiac surgical interventions.
Provide pre‑operative assessment, surgical planning, post‑operative care, ICU coordination, and long‑term follow‑up for paediatric cardiac patients.
Manage infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired heart disease using evidence‑based surgical and multidisciplinary care pathways.
Collaborate with paediatric cardiologists, anaesthesiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, nurses, and allied health teams to support safe surgical outcomes.
Participate in emergency surgical interventions, on‑call rotations, and urgent cardiac care for high‑acuity paediatric cases.
Review diagnostic findings, imaging reports, cardiac catheterization results, echocardiography data, and surgical risk factors before intervention.
Supervise and mentor junior surgeons, residents, fellows, nurses, and clinical team members involved in paediatric cardiac surgery care.
Contribute to departmental research, clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate surgical documentation, clinical notes, operative records, consent forms, and follow‑up plans in accordance with hospital policies.
Support academic teaching, continuous medical education, innovation, and service development within advanced paediatric cardiac programs.

Medical degree such as MD, MBBS, or equivalent with specialization in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery from a recognized institution.
Board certification such as American Board, FRCS, Arab Board, or equivalent recognized qualification.
Minimum 5–10 years of post‑fellowship experience in paediatric cardiac surgery.
Proven record of successful surgical outcomes in high‑volume paediatric cardiac centers.
Strong expertise in congenital heart surgery, open‑heart procedures, valve repair, and complex paediatric cardiac interventions.
Experience in hybrid operating suites, advanced cardiac surgical facilities, or internationally accredited hospitals will be an advantage.
Prior GCC healthcare experience is preferred.
Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills will be an asset.
Strong leadership, communication, decision‑making, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
Commitment to patient safety, surgical excellence, research, innovation, and continuous professional development.

Tax‑free salary package based on experience and qualifications.
Fully furnished accommodation or housing allowance.
Annual flight tickets for self and eligible dependents.
Comprehensive health insurance.
CME allowance and support for professional development.
End‑of‑service benefits as per Saudi labor law.
Access to cutting‑edge surgical facilities, advanced paediatric cardiac programs, and hybrid operating suites.
Opportunity to work with internationally accredited healthcare networks and multidisciplinary cardiac teams.
Strong platform for research, innovation, international conferences, and continuous medical education.

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Consultant Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon - Heart Surgery

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