Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist
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.