Job Description

1. Position Summary The Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon is responsible for providing advanced surgical care to infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired heart diseases. The role requires a Tier-1, Western-trained surgeon with proven experience in complex pediatric cardiac procedures within a tertiary care environment. 2. Minimum Qualifications & Licensing Requirements Tier-1 Accepted Qualifications One of the following (or equivalent):

UK CCT / CESR (Cardiothoracic Surgery - Pediatric focus)

American Board Certification (Thoracic Surgery + Pediatric Cardiac fellowship)

Canadian RCPSC Fellowship

Irish CSCST

Australian FRACS (Cardiothoracic Surgery - Pediatric)

German Facharzt (Cardiac Surgery with pediatric specialization) Experience Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years post-consultant experience in pediatric cardiac surgery.

Demonstrated competence in high-complexity congenital cardiac procedures. Licensing

Eligible for DOH or DHA Consultant License.

DataFlow verification and DOH/DHA exam or exemption as per Tier-1 rules. 3. Key Responsibilities

Perform the full spectrum of pediatric congenital cardiac surgeries, including:

Neonatal and infant cardiac repairs

VSD/ASD repairs

Tetralogy of Fallot repair

Arterial switch procedures

Valve repairs and replacements

Complex congenital reconstructions

Provide pre-operative assessment, operative care, and post-operative management.

Collaborate with pediatric cardiology, PICU, anesthesia, and perfusion teams.

Participate in surgical planning meetings and multidisciplinary case reviews.

Ensure high standards of documentation and compliance with UAE regulatory requirements. 4. Core Competencies

Expertise in neonatal and infant cardiac surgery

Strong decision-making in high-acuity environments

Excellent communication with families and multidisciplinary teams

Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered practice 5. Workload & On-Call

Scheduled operating lists

Surgical consultations and inpatient rounds

Participation in cardiac surgery on-call rota

How to Apply Qualified candidates may submit their updated CV to:

Put in subject: Job Ref: PED-CARD-SURG-CONS-UAE-2025 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.