Consultant - Pediatric Interventional Cardiology
Posted date [2026-05-26]
(ID: 45734)
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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 Interventional CardiologyJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant - Pediatric Interventional Cardiology
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: 5-10 years post-fellowship experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant - Pediatric Interventional Cardiology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a highly specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced pediatric cardiologist with advanced expertise in cardiac catheterization, congenital heart interventions, device closures, balloon valvuloplasty, angioplasty, and pediatric cardiac emergency care. This role is suited for a consultant-level physician who can deliver complex interventional cardiac services for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents while contributing to clinical excellence, research, education, and multidisciplinary cardiac service growth.
The position requires a strong procedural portfolio, confident decision-making in high-acuity pediatric cardiac cases, and the ability to work closely with pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, intensivists, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 75000-105000
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
Role Context
The Consultant - Pediatric Interventional Cardiology provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac care for children with congenital and acquired heart diseases. The role involves pediatric cardiac catheterization, interventional procedure planning, inpatient and outpatient care, emergency cardiac support, imaging interpretation, and long-term follow-up for complex pediatric heart conditions.
This position has direct impact on pediatric cardiac outcomes, especially for patients requiring minimally invasive structural heart interventions, urgent cardiac decision-making, and coordinated surgical planning. The consultant will support clinical governance, protocol development, teaching, research, quality improvement, and the expansion of pediatric cardiac services in a tertiary-care environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform pediatric cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures, including ASD closure, VSD closure, PDA device closure, balloon valvuloplasty, angioplasty, stenting, and complex congenital heart interventions.
* Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired cardiac conditions.
* Assess pediatric cardiac patients through clinical review, procedural planning, imaging evaluation, hemodynamic data, and multidisciplinary recommendations.
* Interpret echocardiography, ECG, Holter monitoring, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and related diagnostic findings where applicable to patient care.
* Participate in multidisciplinary cardiac conferences, surgical planning meetings, catheterization reviews, and complex pediatric heart case discussions.
* Provide on-call support for pediatric cardiac emergencies, urgent interventional procedures, and high-risk cardiac presentations.
* Collaborate with pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, intensivists, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, nurses, and allied health professionals.
* Develop individualized care plans based on diagnosis, anatomy, procedural risk, patient age, family needs, and long-term cardiac outcomes.
* Support departmental quality improvement, clinical governance, protocol development, audit activity, and patient safety initiatives.
* Mentor junior physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, and clinical staff involved in pediatric cardiac services.
* Engage in clinical research, academic presentations, institutional audits, teaching programs, and continuing medical education activities.
* Communicate clearly with families regarding diagnosis, procedure options, risks, expected recovery, follow-up needs, and long-term care planning.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, catheterization reports, procedural documentation, consent records, and follow-up plans in line with DHA requirements and hospital policies.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MD, MBBS, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
* Board certification or equivalent specialist qualification in Pediatric Cardiology, such as American Board, Royal College, Arab Board, or equivalent.
* Fellowship training in Interventional Pediatric Cardiology from a recognized center.
* Minimum 5-10 years of post-fellowship experience in a high-volume pediatric cardiac center.
* Active DHA Consultant License or eligibility for Dubai Health Authority consultant licensure.
* Strong procedural portfolio with documented experience in pediatric cardiac catheterization and congenital heart interventions.
* Proven expertise in ASD, VSD, and PDA device closures, balloon valvuloplasty, angioplasty, stenting, and complex pediatric cardiac procedures.
* Ability to manage high-acuity pediatric cardiac cases within a multidisciplinary tertiary-care environment.
* Excellent communication, leadership, teaching, family counselling, and patient-centered care skills.
* Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language ability is beneficial.
Skills Set
* Pediatric interventional cardiology
* Pediatric cardiac catheterization
* Congenital heart disease management
* ASD device closure
* VSD device closure
* PDA device closure
* Balloon valvuloplasty
* Angioplasty
* Pediatric cardiac stenting
* Complex congenital interventions
* Pediatric echocardiography interpretation
* ECG and Holter interpretation
* Cardiac CT and MRI review
* Pediatric cardiac emergency care
* Multidisciplinary cardiac planning
* DHA license eligibility
* Clinical governance
* Research and teaching
* Family counselling
* Procedural documentation
Why Join Us
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist to contribute to advanced Hospital and Health Care services in Dubai, where demand for specialized pediatric cardiac care, minimally invasive congenital heart procedures, and high-quality tertiary services continues to grow. The position provides exposure to complex pediatric cardiac cases, advanced interventional facilities, multidisciplinary teamwork, and meaningful impact on children and families.
The successful candidate can expect a competitive tax-free salary, family benefits where applicable, medical insurance, annual airfare support, paid annual leave, CME support, professional development opportunities, and a modern clinical setting focused on pediatric cardiac excellence.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports specialist healthcare recruitment across the Gulf by connecting experienced medical professionals with hospitals, clinics, and advanced healthcare providers. The company focuses on consultant-level placements where procedural expertise, pediatric subspecialty knowledge, leadership ability, and high-quality patient care are essential to successful healthcare delivery.
