Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist (EP)

About the role

A healthcare facility in the UAE is recruiting a Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist with electrophysiology experience. The consultant provides specialized cardiac care for infants, children and adolescents with congenital or acquired heart diseases, diagnosing, treating and managing them with advanced diagnostic tools and multidisciplinary care. The work location is Al Ain.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage pediatric cardiac conditions such as congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies and acquired heart diseases (e.g. Kawasaki disease, myocarditis).
• Perform and interpret diagnostics including echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal, fetal), ECG, Holter monitoring and exercise stress testing.
• Coordinate care with pediatric cardiac surgeons, intensivists, neonatologists and other specialists for surgical planning and perioperative care.
• Take part in cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures if credentialed.
• Provide expert consultation in pediatric intensive care, neonatal ICU and emergency settings.
• Counsel families on diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis and follow-up.
• Document all assessments and management plans in the electronic medical record system.
• Teach, train and mentor residents and junior staff, and take part in morbidity and mortality reviews, case conferences, audits and quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with hospital and DOH standards for patient safety, documentation, ethics and infection control.

Required profile

• Basic medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Residency in Pediatrics followed by fellowship or subspecialty training in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Board certification in Pediatric Cardiology (e.g. American Board, Arab Board, CCT UK, MRCPCH with pediatric cardiology subspecialty, or equivalent).
• Valid DOH Consultant License in Pediatric Cardiology or eligibility to obtain it.
• Minimum 5 years of post-certification experience as a Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist.