Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon

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)
  
  
  

• Minimum 3–5 years post-consultant experience in pediatric cardiac surgery.
• Demonstrated competence in high-complexity congenital cardiac procedures.
  
  
  

• Eligible for DOH or DHA Consultant License.
• DataFlow verification and DOH/DHA exam or exemption as per Tier-1 rules.
  
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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
  
  
  

• Scheduled operating lists
• Surgical consultations and inpatient rounds
• Participation in cardiac surgery on-call rota