Section Head Heart Failure / Cardiac Transplantation for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

The Heart Vascular and Thoracic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is welcoming applications for Section Head of Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation. This very unique opportunity entails leading a high-functioning, multidisciplinary heart failure section that is the only program providing cardiothoracic transplantation and LVAD insertion in the United Arab Emirates. We are looking for a passionate mid-career physician with exceptional clinical skills and a strong background of independent academic performance who will grow the section and enhance its regional and international reputation. The role will have additional teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and postgraduate level with a potential for advancement to further leadership positions. Collaboration with Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio will be fostered and encouraged.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Physician responsibilities :

• Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within the Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute
• Prescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury
• Provides specific treatments and / or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions
• Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patient's condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and / or making a possible referral to another member of the health care professional team
• Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
• Supplies, provides and manages care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
• Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff.

Leadership responsibilities :

Operational responsibilities :

Human Resources Management responsibilities :

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

MD, MBBS, MBChB or DO (only if the specialization is obtained from one of the following : American Board of Medical Specialties or Certificates of Specializations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) or equivalent qualification from an accredited Institution and completion of specialty qualification as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2022.