Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon at Sylvcare

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Disease Treatment, Neonatal Cardiac Repair, VSD/ASD Repair, Tetralogy Of Fallot Repair, Arterial Switch Procedures, Valve Repair And Replacement, Complex Congenital Reconstruction, Pre-operative Assessment, Post-operative Management, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Surgical Planning, Clinical Documentation, Patient-Centered Practice, High-Acuity Decision Making, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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

Responsibilities

Perform a full spectrum of complex pediatric and neonatal congenital cardiac surgeries. Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care while collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams.