Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly qualified Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist (Invasive) to join a leading tertiary-care healthcare facility in Al Ain. The role focuses on the diagnosis and invasive management of congenital and acquired heart diseases in infants, children, and adolescents, delivering advanced interventional cardiology services in accordance with international best practices.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary paediatric and cardiac team, contributing to high-quality patient care, service development, and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Perform and interpret invasive paediatric cardiac procedures, including but not limited to:

Diagnostic cardiac catheterizations

Interventional procedures for congenital heart disease

Assess, diagnose, and manage paediatric patients with congenital and acquired cardiac conditions

Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans

Provide pre- and post-procedural care and follow-up

Participate in emergency and on-call services as required

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Work closely with:

Paediatric cardiac surgeons

Neonatologists and paediatric intensivists

Anaesthesiologists and nursing teams

Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and cardiac conferences

Governance & Quality

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records

Ensure compliance with HAAD / DOH regulations, hospital policies, and international clinical standards

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits

Support teaching and mentoring of junior medical staff where applicable

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Licensing

Medical Degree with specialization in Paediatric Cardiology

Fellowship or equivalent training in Invasive / Interventional Paediatric Cardiology

Eligible for DOH (HAAD) Consultant License or already licensed

Experience

Consultant-level experience in invasive paediatric cardiology

Demonstrated expertise in interventional cardiac procedures for paediatric patients

Experience in tertiary or quaternary care centers preferred

Skills & Competencies

Advanced procedural and diagnostic skills

Strong clinical decision-making and leadership abilities

Excellent communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams

Commitment to patient safety, ethics, and continuous improvement