Specialist Cardiologist

Job Description – Specialist Cardiologist

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Specialist Cardiologist to join our healthcare team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of cardiovascular diseases while providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiac care. The Specialist Cardiologist will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care in accordance with DOH regulations and international clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases.
• Conduct comprehensive cardiac assessments, including medical history, physical examination, and interpretation of diagnostic investigations.
• Diagnose and manage conditions including:
• Coronary artery disease
• Hypertension
• Heart failure
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Valvular heart disease
• Cardiomyopathies
• Pericardial diseases
• Congenital heart disease in adults (where applicable)
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests including ECG, Holter monitoring, exercise stress testing, echocardiography, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based medical therapies.
• Provide emergency cardiac assessment and stabilization for patients presenting with acute cardiovascular conditions.
• Refer patients for advanced diagnostic or interventional procedures when clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, emergency physicians, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease prevention, lifestyle modification, medication adherence, and long-term cardiovascular risk reduction.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the hospital's electronic medical records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, multidisciplinary meetings, and continuing medical education.
• Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to teaching and mentoring activities where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, and patient safety standards.

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Completion of an accredited postgraduate qualification in Cardiology (MD, DM, Arab Board, MRCP with CCT/CCST, American Board, Canadian Board, or equivalent recognized by DOH).
• Eligibility for or possession of a DOH Specialist Cardiologist License.
• Relevant post-qualification clinical experience as per DOH Professional Qualification Requirements.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Health insurance.
• Annual paid leave and air ticket allowance.
• End-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Modern healthcare facilities with advanced diagnostic and cardiac care services.