Requirements
Requires MBBS or equivalent medical degree, accredited anesthesiology residency, and fellowship/subspecialty training in pediatric cardiac anesthesia or pediatric anesthesiology with significant pediatric cardiac anesthesia experience. Must have or be eligible for a UAE consultant license. Requires 3-5 years of post-board/fellowship experience as a consultant pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist, with extensive experience in congenital heart surgery anesthesia and cardiac catheterization/hybrid procedures. Expertise in pediatric cardiac anesthesia, advanced monitoring, and strong clinical decision-making skills are essential.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Healthcare
Company Industry
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Services
Position
Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist
Location
Dubai / Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job summary
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join a leading tertiary care hospital in the UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialized anesthesia care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents undergoing congenital and acquired cardiac surgical procedures, as well as cardiac catheterization and other interventional cardiology procedures. The consultant will work closely with pediatric cardiac surgeons, pediatric cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.
Key responsibilities
Provide comprehensive perioperative anesthesia care for pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Administer anesthesia for neonatal, infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients with congenital and acquired heart diseases.
Manage anesthesia for pediatric cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology studies, hybrid cardiac procedures, and transcatheter interventions.
Perform detailed pre-anesthetic evaluations, risk assessments, and optimization of cardiac patients.
Utilize advanced intraoperative monitoring techniques, including invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
Perform and interpret perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), where credentialed.
Manage cardiopulmonary bypass-related anesthetic care in collaboration with cardiac surgeons and perfusionists.
Provide postoperative care, pain management, and ICU handover for pediatric cardiac surgical patients.
Respond promptly to pediatric cardiac emergencies requiring anesthesia support.
Participate in multidisciplinary cardiac conferences, morbidity and mortality meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
Supervise and mentor junior anesthesiologists, residents, fellows, and anesthesia staff.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with hospital policies and international patient safety standards.
Participate in teaching, research, continuing medical education (CME) activities, and departmental development programs.
Qualifications and requirements
Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by the relevant UAE health authority.
Completion of an accredited residency in anesthesiology.
Fellowship or subspecialty training in pediatric cardiac anesthesia or pediatric anesthesiology with significant pediatric cardiac anesthesia experience.
Board certification or equivalent specialist qualification recognized under the UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).
Eligibility for or possession of a DHA, DOH, or MOHAP consultant license.
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of post-board/fellowship experience as a consultant pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist (or as required by UAE licensing regulations).
Extensive experience managing anesthesia for congenital heart surgery in neonates, infants, and children.
Experience in pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratories and hybrid cardiac procedures.
Experience in internationally accredited tertiary or quaternary pediatric cardiac centers is highly desirable.
Demonstrated expertise in managing complex congenital cardiac cases and critically ill pediatric patients.
Skills and competencies
Expertise in pediatric cardiac anesthesia and perioperative management.
Strong understanding of congenital heart disease physiology.
Proficiency in advanced airway management and invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
Experience with perioperative TEE is highly desirable.
Excellent crisis management and clinical decision-making skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities within multidisciplinary cardiac teams.
Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
Leadership, mentoring, and teaching capabilities.
Preferred qualifications
Fellowship from a recognized international pediatric cardiac anesthesia program.
Western board certification or equivalent internationally recognized qualification (preferred).
Certification or advanced training in perioperative echocardiography (TEE).
Active involvement in clinical research, publications, or teaching in pediatric cardiac anesthesia.
Benefits
What we offer
Competitive tax-free salary.
Comprehensive health insurance.
Annual airfare allowance.
Annual paid leave.
Continuing medical education (CME) support.
Professional indemnity insurance.
Relocation assistance (where applicable).
Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art tertiary pediatric cardiac center with advanced surgical and critical care facilities.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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