Roles & Responsibilities

The Consultant Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon will be responsible for providing expert surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired heart diseases. The role involves managing complex cardiac cases, contributing to multidisciplinary care, and supporting the development of paediatric cardiac services within a leading government healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities

Perform paediatric cardiac surgeries, including complex congenital heart defect repairs

Provide pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care for paediatric cardiac patients

Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions with cardiology, ICU, anesthesia, and nursing teams

Supervise and mentor junior medical staff, fellows, and residents

Ensure compliance with international clinical standards, patient safety, and quality protocols

Participate in on-call rotas and emergency surgical coverage as required

Contribute to clinical audits, service development, and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Maintain accurate medical documentation and reports in accordance with hospital policies

Desired Candidate Profile

Medical degree from a recognized institution

Board Certification / CCT / Specialist qualification in Cardiothoracic or Paediatric Cardiac Surgery (e.g., UK, US, Canada, Europe, Australia, or equivalent)

Extensive post-certification experience in paediatric cardiac surgery

Proven experience in managing complex congenital heart conditions

Eligibility for DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi) Consultant licensure

Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural healthcare environment