Requirements
Requires completion of accredited cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery residency and fellowship training with a Western qualification (UK CCT, American Board Certification, Australian Board Certification, South African Board Certification, or equivalent). Must have a minimum of 5-10 years of post-qualification experience as a consultant cardiovascular surgeon in a tertiary hospital or university healthcare facility, with proven expertise in complex cardiac and vascular surgical procedures. Eligibility for medical licensing with relevant GCC healthcare authorities is required.
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
Key responsibilities
• Diagnose and manage patients with complex cardiovascular and thoracic conditions requiring surgical intervention.
• Perform advanced cardiovascular surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair and replacement, vascular procedures, and other cardiac surgeries.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, review diagnostic investigations, and develop appropriate surgical treatment plans.
• Provide pre-operative evaluation, surgical planning, and post-operative management for cardiac surgery patients.
• Manage emergency cardiovascular surgical cases and provide timely clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, and multidisciplinary cardiac teams.
• Participate in cardiac case discussions, clinical governance meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with hospital policies and international healthcare standards.
• Support clinical training, supervision, and mentoring of junior medical staff and surgical trainees.
• Participate in research, academic activities, and continuous improvement of cardiovascular surgery services.
Requirements
• Completion of accredited cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery residency and fellowship training.
• UK CCT, American Board Certification, Australian Board Certification, South African Board Certification, or equivalent Western qualification in cardiovascular surgery.
• Minimum 5–10 years of post-qualification experience as a consultant cardiovascular surgeon in a tertiary hospital or university healthcare facility.
• Proven expertise in complex cardiac and vascular surgical procedures.
• Experience in multidisciplinary cardiac care programs is preferred.
• Eligible for medical licensing with relevant GCC healthcare authorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and surgical decision-making skills.
Benefits
• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Annual paid leave.
• Annual air ticket allowance as per hospital policy.
• End-of-service benefits according to UAE Labour Law.
• Professional development and CME opportunities.
• Access to advanced cardiac surgical facilities and technology.
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious university healthcare environment.
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