_{03rd April, 2026}

Section Head – Cardiothoracic Critical Care (Staff Physician) Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Position Type: Full Time
Salary: AED 130,000–200,000 per month (AED 1,560,000–2,400,000 per annum)

Job Summary A leading tertiary center in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Section Head – Cardiothoracic Critical Care to lead and develop specialized ICU services for post-cardiac and thoracic surgical patients.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Cardiothoracic Critical Care section, ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Manage complex post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients.
• Develop evidence-based ICU protocols and pathways.
• Supervise critical care teams and coordinate multidisciplinary services.
• Contribute to service expansion, research, and academic programs.

Requirements

• Medical degree with specialization in Critical Care, Cardiology, or Cardiothoracic Anesthesia.
• Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine.
• Extensive Consultant/Staff Physician-level experience in cardiothoracic ICU.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• DOH license or eligibility.

Benefits

• Premium tax-free salary
• Premium housing allowance
• Premium family health insurance
• Education allowance
• 45 days annual leave
• Annual air tickets
• End-of-service gratuity
• CME allowance
• Relocation package (where applicable)

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