Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist - UAE / Pediatric & Congenital Heart Care
Role overview
JOB TITLE: Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist – UAE LOCATION: UAE EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time SECTOR: Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group
ABOUT THE ROLE
A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in UAE is expanding its pediatric cardiology, congenital heart disease and advanced cardiac diagnostic services and is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist to join its growing clinical team. The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the ability to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced clinical expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, pediatricians, nurses, allied health professionals and modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess, diagnose and manage congenital and acquired cardiovascular conditions in neonates, infants, children and adolescents.
- Evaluate congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, heart failure and other pediatric cardiovascular conditions.
- Perform and interpret pediatric echocardiography, ECG, Holter monitoring, exercise testing and other cardiac investigations according to scope.
- Provide preoperative and postoperative cardiac assessment for children undergoing cardiac and non-cardiac procedures.
- Coordinate care with pediatricians, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac intensivists, neonatologists, anesthesiologists and other specialists.
- Manage acute pediatric cardiac presentations and provide appropriate escalation or referral when required.
- Counsel families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, preventive care and long-term follow-up.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audit, quality improvement, patient safety and evidence-based pediatric cardiac care.
Requirements
Applications are welcome from internationally trained Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist candidates holding recognised qualifications such as:
- American Board of Pediatrics with recognised Pediatric Cardiology fellowship certification
- UK CCT / MRCPCH with recognised Pediatric Cardiology training
- European Board / national specialist certification in Pediatric Cardiology
- Royal College Certification (Canada)
- Australian FRACP with recognised Pediatric Cardiology subspecialty training
- Arab Board or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
- MD / DM / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.
Benefits
- Highly competitive tax-free salary package
- Performance-based incentives where applicable
- Housing allowance or premium accommodation support
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Annual return flight tickets
- Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
- Continuing medical education support
- Visa and onboarding assistance
LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT
- Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
- DataFlow and credential verification support
- Visa and regulatory processing assistance
- Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable
- Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.
- Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations.
- Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.
HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates may apply with an updated CV and details of current licensing status / eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.
