Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist – Dubai

About the role

A leading tertiary‑care hospital in Dubai is seeking an experienced Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to lead its Pediatric Cardiac ICU (PCICU). The role involves delivering expert critical‑care management for neonates, infants and children with congenital and acquired heart disease, both pre‑ and post‑operatively.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical‑care management for pediatric cardiac patients, including pre‑operative stabilization, post‑operative care, and support for interventional cardiology cases.
• Manage complex cardiac emergencies, heart failure, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, ECMO, mechanical ventilation and advanced hemodynamic monitoring.
• Lead daily PCICU rounds, coordinate multidisciplinary care plans and ensure on‑call coverage for emergencies.
• Develop and update clinical pathways, protocols and quality‑improvement initiatives; mentor junior physicians, fellows and nursing staff.
• Communicate clearly with families, support decision‑making and promote a family‑centered care environment.
• Participate in clinical research, teach medical trainees and represent the department at conferences.

Required profile

• Medical Degree (MD/MBBS) from a recognized institution.
• Board certification in Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Cardiology or Pediatric Anesthesiology with fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care.
• 8–10 years of post‑specialisation experience in a high‑volume cardiac centre, including consultant‑level practice.
• Eligibility for Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Consultant licensure.
• Strong leadership, communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Mechanical ventilation
• Advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Echocardiography interpretation
• Hemodynamic studies
• Advanced cardiac imaging