Consultant in Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care

Job Description Woodston Personnel are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant in Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care (PCVICU) to join a prestigious healthcare facility in Saudi Arabia. The consultant will provide expert care to critically ill children with congenital or acquired heart conditions requiring intensive care including pre and postoperative cardiac surgical patients. The role requires clinical excellence, leadership in critical care management and collaboration with a multidisciplinary cardiac team to deliver the highest standards of pediatric cardiac critical care.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the clinical care of pediatric patients in the cardiovascular intensive care unit including neonates, infants and children postcardiac surgery or catheter-based interventions.

Provide advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilatory support and multiorgan support in a high acuity environment.

Collaborate closely with pediatric cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, cardiologists and ICU nurses to deliver coordinated and multidisciplinary care.

Participate in preoperative evaluations and postoperative rounds to ensure comprehensive care planning.

Manage emergency situations including cardiac arrests, sepsis and postoperative complications in critically ill children.

Supervise and mentor pediatric residents, critical care fellows and nursing staff within the PCVICU.

Contribute to the development of ICU protocols, quality improvement programs and clinical pathways.

Engage in research, audits, morbidity and mortality reviews and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Participate in hospital committees and educational programs to support departmental goals and ongoing professional development.

Skills and Competencies

High level proficiency in pediatric intensive care procedures including ECMO, CRRT, central line placement and advanced airway management.

Strong clinical judgment and decision-making under pressure.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Leadership and teaching ability in a high complexity care environment.

Commitment to ethical practice, patient safety and continual clinical advancement.

Job Requirements

Valid and current medical license or eligibility for licensure in Saudi Arabia.

Postgraduate qualification specialist training as follows : American Board (US) FRCS (Irish UK Canadian Australian or New Zealand), Diplme dtudes Spcialises (DES) / CIS French Board Facharzt (Germany or equivalent) with recognised Subspecialty Certification; recognized Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care from an accredited institution.

Minimum 3-4 years postboard / fellowship experience in a dedicated Pediatric or Cardiovascular ICU setting.

Excellent clinical / technical skills in the specialty.

Knowledge of Arabic.

Full-time contract with excellent remuneration and benefits available.

Please apply with your CV to register your interest in this role.

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