Consultant Surgeon - Pediatric Cardiac
Posted date [2026-05-27]
(ID: 45718)
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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 Surgeon - Pediatric CardiacJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Surgeon - Pediatric Cardiac
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 Surgeon - Pediatric Cardiac in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for a board-certified surgeon with advanced expertise in pediatric cardiac surgery, congenital heart disease correction, open-heart procedures, valve repair, and complex surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents. This role is suited for an experienced consultant who can deliver safe surgical outcomes, support multidisciplinary cardiac programs, and contribute to academic, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
The position requires strong surgical judgment, proven outcomes in high-volume pediatric cardiac centers, and the ability to manage patients across pre-operative planning, operative care, ICU recovery, and long-term follow-up. The consultant will work closely with pediatric cardiologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, nurses, and allied healthcare teams to deliver coordinated cardiac care.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 70000-100000
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 Surgeon - Pediatric Cardiac provides expert surgical care for young patients with congenital and acquired heart conditions. The role involves complex operative decision-making, precise surgical execution, ICU collaboration, family communication, and ongoing involvement in patient recovery and long-term clinical outcomes.
This position has strong clinical value within a tertiary pediatric cardiac program, where timely surgery, multidisciplinary planning, and high-quality post-operative management directly influence survival, recovery, and quality of life. The consultant will also support service advancement through teaching, audits, research, and continuous professional development.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform complex pediatric cardiac surgeries, including open-heart procedures, congenital heart defect corrections, valve repairs, and advanced cardiac surgical interventions.
* Provide detailed pre-operative assessment, surgical planning, risk evaluation, and optimization for infants, children, and adolescents with cardiac conditions.
* Manage post-operative care in coordination with ICU teams, including hemodynamic support, recovery monitoring, complication prevention, and long-term follow-up planning.
* Collaborate with pediatric cardiologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure integrated patient care.
* Participate in emergency surgical interventions and on-call rotations for urgent pediatric cardiac cases.
* Review diagnostic findings, imaging results, catheterization data, echocardiography reports, and multidisciplinary recommendations to guide surgical planning.
* Support families with clear communication regarding diagnosis, procedure options, surgical risks, expected recovery, and follow-up needs.
* Supervise and mentor junior doctors, residents, fellows, and clinical team members involved in pediatric cardiac surgery services.
* Contribute to departmental research, case reviews, clinical audits, surgical outcome tracking, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Maintain accurate medical records, operative reports, consent documentation, progress notes, and discharge planning in accordance with hospital policies.
* Follow international standards for surgical safety, infection control, patient confidentiality, clinical governance, and ethical medical practice.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MD or equivalent with specialization in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
* Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery from a recognized institution.
* Board certification such as American Board, FRCS, Arab Board, or equivalent.
* Minimum 5-10 years of post-fellowship experience in pediatric cardiac surgery.
* Proven track record of successful surgical outcomes in high-volume pediatric cardiac centers.
* Strong expertise in congenital heart disease surgery, open-heart procedures, valve repair, perioperative cardiac care, and pediatric ICU coordination.
* Prior GCC experience is preferred.
* Active DHA license or eligibility for Dubai Health Authority consultant licensure is preferred.
* Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language skills are an advantage.
* Strong leadership, communication, teaching, clinical documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
Skills Set
* Pediatric cardiac surgery
* Cardiothoracic surgery
* Congenital heart disease correction
* Open-heart surgery
* Pediatric valve repair
* Pre-operative cardiac assessment
* Post-operative ICU care
* Emergency cardiac surgery
* Pediatric cardiac follow-up
* Surgical outcome monitoring
* Multidisciplinary cardiac care
* DHA license eligibility
* Clinical audit
* Medical teaching
* Research contribution
* Quality improvement
* Family counselling
* Surgical documentation
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a strong platform for a Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon to join an advanced healthcare institution in Dubai with access to modern surgical facilities, pediatric cardiac programs, and multidisciplinary cardiac care teams. The role provides meaningful exposure to complex congenital heart cases, advanced operating environments, academic activity, and continuous medical education.
The successful candidate can expect a tax-free salary package, comprehensive medical insurance, professional development support, CME opportunities, and access to advanced surgical technology within Dubai’s growing specialist healthcare sector.
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 institutions. The company focuses on consultant-level placements where clinical expertise, leadership ability, and patient care quality are essential to long-term healthcare success.
