Position Overview
A leading tertiary-care hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced
Consultant Cardiologist specializing in Heart Failure and Transplant to join its advanced cardiovascular program. The ideal candidate will manage complex heart failure cases, lead transplant and mechanical circulatory support pathways, and contribute to multidisciplinary cardiac care, research, and service development.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Expertise
- Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with:
- Advanced heart failure
- Cardiomyopathies
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Posttransplant cardiac conditions
- Ventricular arrhythmias related to heart failure
- Lead heart failure clinics, transplant followup clinics, and inpatient consult services.
- Manage and optimize guidelinedirected medical therapy (GDMT).
- Evaluate and select candidates for:
- Heart transplantation
- LVAD and other mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices
- Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, electrophysiologists, and imaging specialists.
- Interpret advanced cardiac diagnostics including echocardiography, cardiac MRI, CPET, and hemodynamic studies.
Transplant & MCS Program Leadership
- Participate in transplant selection committees and multidisciplinary transplant boards.
- Oversee pretransplant evaluation, perioperative management, and longterm posttransplant care.
- Manage patients with LVADs and other MCS devices, including optimization and complication management.
- Contribute to the development and expansion of heart failure and transplant services.
Quality, Governance & Service Development
- Develop and update clinical pathways, protocols, and heart failure/transplant guidelines.
- Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with international standards for transplant and MCS programs.
Academic & Research Contributions
- Engage in clinical research, clinical trials, and publications in heart failure and transplant medicine.
- Teach and mentor residents, fellows, and junior physicians.
- Participate in CME programs and represent the department at national and international conferences.
Patient & Family Engagement
- Communicate complex diagnoses, treatment options, and longterm care plans clearly and compassionately.
- Provide education on lifestyle modification, medication adherence, and transplant expectations.
- Support families through decisionmaking and chronic disease management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Medical Degree (MD/MBBS) from a recognized institution.
- Board Certification in Cardiology (e.g., American Board, Royal College, Arab Board, or equivalent).
- Fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology from a recognized center.
- Minimum 810 years of postspecialization experience, including consultantlevel practice.
- Eligibility for Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) Consultant classification.
- Proven expertise in managing advanced heart failure, transplant patients, and MCS devices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
Compensation & Benefits
- Highly competitive taxfree consultant salary based on experience and SCFHS classification.
- Housing allowance or furnished accommodation.
- Annual flight tickets for self and dependents.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- CME allowance and support for international conferences.
- Endofservice benefits as per Saudi labor regulations.
Work Environment
- Advanced cardiac center with transplant and MCS capabilities.
- Multidisciplinary team including cardiac surgery, ICU, imaging, electrophysiology, and rehabilitation.
- Access to stateoftheart imaging, cath labs, and transplant infrastructure.
- Strong emphasis on research, innovation, and evidencebased care.
