Requirements
Requires MBBS/MD or equivalent medical qualification, board certification, fellowship, CCT, or equivalent recognized consultant qualification in cardiac surgery. Must have a minimum of 5-10 years of post-specialization experience at the consultant level and be eligible for or possess a Dubai Health Authority (DHA) consultant license. Excellent leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills are essential.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Healthcare
Company Industry
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Services
Description
We're hiring | Consultant cardiac surgeon – Dubai, UAE
Location: Dubai
Employment type: Full-time
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced consultant cardiac surgeon to join a leading healthcare provider in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will provide expert surgical management of complex cardiovascular conditions, delivering outstanding patient care while working within a multidisciplinary team in a state-of-the-art cardiac center.
Key responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and surgically manage patients with congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases.
Perform a comprehensive range of adult cardiac surgical procedures, including:
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Heart valve repair and replacement
Aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection surgery
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
Redo cardiac surgery
Emergency cardiac surgical procedures
Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments and provide post-operative management in collaboration with the cardiac intensive care team.
Work closely with interventional cardiologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, cardiac imaging specialists, and rehabilitation teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Participate in heart team meetings and multidisciplinary case discussions.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with DHA regulations and hospital policies.
Ensure compliance with patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical governance standards.
Participate in clinical audits, research, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing medical education (CME).
Mentor junior surgeons, residents, and fellows while contributing to departmental education and clinical service development.
Qualifications & requirements
MBBS/MD or equivalent medical qualification.
Board certification, fellowship, CCT, or equivalent recognized consultant qualification in cardiac surgery.
Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience at the consultant level.
Eligibility for or possession of a Dubai Health Authority (DHA) consultant license.
Extensive experience in adult cardiac surgery with excellent surgical outcomes.
Experience in minimally invasive and complex cardiac surgical procedures is highly desirable.
Excellent leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
Commitment to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered cardiovascular care.
Preferred candidate profile
Experience working in internationally accredited tertiary cardiac centers.
Fellowship training in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, heart failure surgery, or structural heart procedures is an added advantage.
UAE or GCC experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Benefits
Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
Medical insurance.
Annual paid leave and benefits as per UAE Labour Law and company policy.
Professional development and continuing medical education (CME) support.
Licensing assistance will be provided to eligible candidates.
Opportunity to work in a technologically advanced cardiac center with cutting-edge surgical facilities and a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.
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