Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon - Transplant Surgery
Posted date [2026-05-23]
(ID: 45592)
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Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon - Transplant SurgeryJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon - Transplant Surgery
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: 7-10 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon - Transplant Surgery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced surgeon specializing in complex congenital heart surgery, neonatal cardiac procedures, pediatric cardiac transplantation, and advanced surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents. This role is suitable for a consultant-level pediatric cardiac surgeon with proven transplant program experience and strong capability in managing high-risk surgical cases within a tertiary pediatric cardiac center.
The position requires advanced operative expertise, clinical leadership, and close collaboration with pediatric cardiology, ICU, anesthesia, perfusion, transplant coordination, nursing, and multidisciplinary cardiac teams. The selected consultant will support high-quality pediatric cardiac outcomes through complex surgery, transplant planning, perioperative care, academic contribution, clinical governance, and cardiac program development.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 85000-125000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key 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 infants, children, and adolescents with complex cardiac conditions
* Manage critically ill pediatric cardiac patients in collaboration with ICU, pediatric cardiology, anesthesia, perfusion, nursing, and transplant teams
* Participate in multidisciplinary cardiac conferences, surgical planning meetings, transplant reviews, and complex case discussions
* Maintain high standards of surgical safety, infection control, perioperative care, and patient outcome monitoring
* Supervise and mentor junior surgeons, fellows, residents, and surgical trainees involved in pediatric cardiac surgery
* Contribute to clinical research, audits, publications, academic activities, and continuing medical education in pediatric cardiac surgery
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with DHA requirements, hospital protocols, and cardiac program standards
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives, surgical pathway development, transplant service planning, and pediatric cardiac program growth
* Support ECMO and advanced mechanical circulatory support pathways where clinically required
* Communicate clearly and compassionately with families regarding surgical planning, risks, recovery, and long-term care expectations
Ideal Profile
The ideal candidate is a Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon with advanced fellowship training, direct pediatric heart transplantation experience, and strong expertise in neonatal and complex congenital cardiac surgery. This role requires excellent operative judgment, leadership in high-risk surgical settings, and the ability to collaborate effectively across a specialized pediatric cardiac care team.
* MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution
* Board Certification or Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery
* Subspecialty training in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
* Additional advanced training or direct experience in pediatric heart transplantation is mandatory
* Valid DHA Consultant License or eligibility for Consultant Cardiac Surgery
* Minimum 7-10 years of post-fellowship experience in pediatric cardiac surgery, including transplant program involvement
* Strong expertise in neonatal cardiac surgery, complex congenital heart surgery, redo operations, and high-risk pediatric cardiac procedures
* Experience with ECMO and advanced mechanical circulatory support will be an advantage
* Exposure to high-volume pediatric cardiac transplant centers is preferred
* Academic, research, audit, or publication background in pediatric cardiac surgery will add value
* Excellent surgical skill, leadership ability, family communication, documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
Skills Set
* Pediatric cardiac surgery
* Pediatric heart transplantation
* Congenital heart defect repair
* Neonatal cardiac surgery
* Redo cardiac surgery
* High-risk cardiac procedures
* Donor evaluation
* Recipient selection
* Transplant surgical planning
* Post-transplant management
* Pediatric cardiac ICU collaboration
* ECMO support
* Mechanical circulatory support
* Perioperative cardiac care
* Surgical safety
* Infection control
* Cardiac program development
* DHA Consultant licensure eligibility
* Clinical research and publications
* Surgical trainee mentoring
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a high-impact platform for a Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon to work in Dubai’s advanced Hospital and Health Care sector, where demand for complex congenital heart surgery and pediatric cardiac transplantation expertise continues to grow. The role provides exposure to high-acuity cardiac cases, a specialized tertiary environment, and meaningful involvement in transplant service development, research, and surgical excellence.
* Competitive tax-free salary package
* Family benefits
* Health insurance and medical insurance
* Annual airfare allowance
* Paid annual leave
* CME and professional development support
* Opportunity to work in a leading tertiary pediatric cardiac center
* Exposure to complex congenital heart disease and pediatric transplant cases
* Supportive multidisciplinary cardiac team environment
* Strong platform for academic work, research, audits, and long-term consultant-level growth
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare recruitment across Dubai and the wider UAE by connecting highly accomplished doctors with respected hospitals, clinics, and specialist medical institutions. The company works with trusted healthcare employers to match qualified physicians and surgeons with roles that align with their clinical expertise, licensing pathway, patient care standards, and long-term professional goals.
