Consultant Pediatric Cardiology with Cardiac Imaging (SKMC)

Role Overview

Consultant Pediatric Cardiology with Cardiac Imaging at SEHA Hospitals, specializing in cardiac care for infants, children, and adolescents with congenital or acquired heart diseases.

Role Purpose

Provide specialized cardiac care for infants, children, and adolescents with congenital or acquired heart diseases. The Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist plays a key role in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of pediatric cardiac conditions using advanced diagnostic tools, non-invasive and invasive procedures, and multidisciplinary care models in accordance with SEHA's clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnosis and Clinical Management

• Evaluate and manage a wide spectrum of pediatric cardiac conditions including congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, and acquired heart diseases such as Kawasaki disease and myocarditis.
• Perform and interpret pediatric cardiac diagnostics including transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, ECG, Holter monitoring, and exercise stress testing.

Procedures and Interventions

• Participate in cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures if credentialed.

Collaborative Care

• Coordinate care and collaborate with pediatric cardiac surgeons, intensivists, neonatologists, and other specialists for surgical planning, preoperative and postoperative care.
• Provide expert consultation in pediatric intensive care, neonatal ICU, and emergency settings.

Patient and Family Support

• Counsel and support families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and follow-up care.

Documentation and Compliance

• Document all assessments, procedures, and management plans in the electronic medical record system in accordance with SEHA guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all SEHA and DOH standards for patient safety, clinical documentation, ethics, and infection control.

Teaching and Governance

• Engage in academic activities including teaching, training, and mentoring residents and junior staff.
• Participate in clinical governance activities including morbidity and mortality reviews, case conferences, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Basic Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited medical institution.
• Residency in Pediatrics followed by fellowship or subspecialty training in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Board Certification in Pediatric Cardiology such as 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.
• Hands-on expertise in pediatric cardiac imaging, diagnostics, and outpatient or inpatient care.