Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgery (SKMC)

Role Overview

Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at SEHA HOSPITALS. Based at SKMC (Sheikh Khalifa Medical City).

Role Purpose

Diagnose and treat pediatric cardiac surgery patients according to established standards of best practice, oversee junior medical staff, lead clinical teams, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures while supporting divisional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice for pediatric cardiac surgery.
• Lead ward rounds and reassess both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice.
• Oversee the clinical activities of junior medical staff and assume responsibility for the care they provide.
• Ensure preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent.
• Accurately document all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• Regularly review results of all investigations and modify treatment as required.
• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.
• Accept clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk-in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals.

Compliance & Hospital Policy

• Comply with all established hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices.
• Support, implement, and follow all hospital, departmental, and divisional initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Comply consistently with facility policies, procedures, and practices and ensure alignment with SEHA facilities policies.
• Complete and maintain regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frame.

Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Care

• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe, and holistic care for individual patients.

Managerial & Administrative

• Help lead and implement the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Participate in the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Assist with scheduling and support the Division Chief in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• Attend Divisional meetings as required.
• Assist the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate.
• Assume other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Credentials

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) and specialization in Paediatric Surgery.
• American Board, CCT UK, Australian Board, any Western Board, Fellowship, or additional certification in Paediatric Surgery.
• Valid DOH (Department of Health - Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility to get one.
• Qualification from Tier 1.
• Qualification from Tier 2.
• Current national license or equivalent.
• Certified proof of yearly CME.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience in Paediatric Surgery.
• Experience working within JCI-accredited hospitals is preferred.