Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Anesthesiologist – Specialist / Consultant to join a leading healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialized anesthesia care for patients undergoing cardiac and cardiothoracic surgical procedures, working closely with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates with UK CCT, Western Qualified, American Board, Australian Board, and South African Board qualifications are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia care for patients undergoing cardiac and cardiothoracic procedures.
• Conduct detailed pre-operative assessments and develop individualized anesthesia plans.
• Provide anesthesia for procedures such as CABG, valve surgery, aortic surgery, congenital cardiac surgery, and other complex cardiac procedures.
• Monitor and manage patients throughout the perioperative period.
• Perform and interpret appropriate advanced hemodynamic monitoring.
• Manage complex cardiovascular and high-risk surgical patients.
• Provide perioperative care for patients with significant cardiac and medical comorbidities.
• Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons, perfusionists, intensivists, cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide appropriate post-operative care and support in cardiac intensive care settings.
• Manage perioperative complications and respond promptly to clinical emergencies.
• Maintain accurate anesthesia records and clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, and professional development activities.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety and evidence-based anesthesia practice.

Requirements

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Anesthesiology / Anaesthesia with advanced training or fellowship in Cardiac Anesthesia / Cardiothoracic Anesthesia.
• Relevant post-specialization clinical experience in cardiac anesthesia.
• Strong experience in anesthesia management for complex cardiac and cardiothoracic procedures.
• Experience with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and high-risk cardiac patients.
• Experience in cardiac intensive care and perioperative management is preferred.
• Excellent clinical, procedural, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary cardiac team.
• Commitment to patient safety and high standards of clinical practice.

Benefits

• Tax-free salary in the UAE.
• Accommodation or housing allowance.
• Annual air ticket.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Family benefits, depending on the employment package.
• Annual leave and other benefits as per the employment contract.
• Continuing professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with a reputed healthcare organization in the UAE.
• Advanced cardiac surgical and critical care facilities.
• Multidisciplinary and supportive clinical environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.