Specialist Cardiologist

Job Description

Reports To

Medical Director / Head of Department

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Summary

The Specialist Cardiologist is responsible for providing comprehensive specialist cardiology services, including the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiovascular diseases. The physician delivers high-quality, evidence-based patient care in accordance with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations, clinical governance standards, and international best practices while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. (afuturewithus.com)

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases.
• Conduct comprehensive outpatient consultations and inpatient reviews as required.
• Perform cardiovascular risk assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Manage conditions including:
  • Hypertension
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Heart failure
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Valvular heart disease
  • Cardiomyopathies
  • Congenital heart diseases (adult)
  • Dyslipidemia
• Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness.
• Refer patients for interventional or surgical management when clinically indicated.
• Provide emergency cardiac assessment and stabilization when required.

Diagnostic Procedures

• Perform and interpret:
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Echocardiography (2D Echo)
  • Exercise Stress Test (TMT)
  • Holter Monitoring
  • Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)
• Interpret cardiac imaging and laboratory investigations.
• Coordinate advanced diagnostic investigations including CT coronary angiography, cardiac MRI, or nuclear cardiology when appropriate. (Indeed)

Patient Care

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
• Promote preventive cardiology through risk factor management and patient education.
• Maintain continuity of care through regular follow-up consultations.
• Ensure patient-centered, ethical, and compassionate care.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, ICU, Radiology, Cardiac Surgery, Endocrinology, Nephrology, and other specialties.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical meetings.
• Coordinate referrals and discharge planning.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely electronic medical records.
• Adhere to DHA regulations, hospital policies, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with evidence-based clinical guidelines and ethical standards. (afuturewithus.com)

Academic & Professional Development

• Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Maintain professional licensure and certifications.
• Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and research activities when applicable.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• MD, DM, DNB, Arab Board, European Board, MRCP (Cardiology), or equivalent recognized postgraduate qualification in Cardiology.
• Valid DHA License or DHA Eligibility Letter as a Specialist Cardiologist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialization clinical experience in Cardiology.
• Experience in outpatient and inpatient cardiology services.
• Experience in performing and interpreting non-invasive cardiac investigations.
• Experience in multidisciplinary healthcare settings is preferred. (Indeed)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical expertise in cardiovascular medicine.
• Proficiency in ECG, Echocardiography, Stress Testing, and Holter interpretation.
• Excellent diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and patient counseling abilities.
• Knowledge of DHA regulations, clinical governance, and quality standards.
• Competency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Key Competencies

• Clinical Excellence
• Patient-Centered Care
• Professionalism & Ethics
• Leadership
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Quality Improvement
• Continuous Learning

Working Conditions

• Hospital and outpatient clinic setting.
• May participate in on-call duties, weekend coverage, and emergency services as required.
• Compliance with infection control, occupational health, and hospital safety protocols.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Patient satisfaction scores.
• Clinical outcomes and adherence to evidence-based guidelines.
• Timely completion of medical documentation.
• Compliance with DHA and hospital standards.
• Participation in quality improvement and CME activities.
• Productivity targets, including outpatient consultations and follow-up care.
• Appropriate utilization of diagnostic investigations and referral pathways.