Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon

Responsibilities

• Perform complex pediatric cardiac surgeries including congenital heart defect repairs and high-risk neonatal procedures
• Lead pediatric heart transplantation programs, including donor evaluation, recipient selection, and surgical transplantation
• Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative surgical care for pediatric cardiac patients
• Manage critically ill patients in collaboration with ICU, cardiology, anesthesia, and perfusion teams
• Supervise and mentor junior surgeons, fellows, and surgical trainees
• Contribute to clinical research, audits, and academic activities in pediatric cardiac surgery
• Ensure high standards of surgical safety, infection control, and compliance with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations

Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi
• Board Certification or Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery with subspecialty training in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
• Mandatory advanced training or experience in pediatric heart transplantation
• Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Cardiac Surgery
• 7–10 years of post-fellowship experience in pediatric cardiac surgery, including transplant programs
• Strong expertise in neonatal and complex congenital heart surgery

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ECMO and advanced mechanical circulatory support
• Exposure to high-volume pediatric cardiac transplant centers
• Academic and research background in pediatric cardiac surgery
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary tertiary care environment

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Family benefits and health insurance
• Annual airfare allowance
• Paid annual leave
• CME and professional development support

About the Company

Allocation Assist DMCC is recruiting for a leading tertiary pediatric cardiac center in Abu Dhabi, dedicated to delivering world-class surgical outcomes and advanced pediatric cardiac care.