Adult Cardiology Heart Failure Consultant

King Faisal Hospital & Research Center in Riyadh  is looking for an Adult Cardiology Consultant with heart Failure Transplant Subspecialty.

Why Join KFSH&RC?

✅ World-Class Facilities – Work in a cutting-edge medical center. 
✅ Career Growth – Access professional development, research opportunities, and mentorship programs.
✅ Competitive Benefits – Tax-free salary, relocation assistance, and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

We are looking for hard-working & adventurous consultants who wish to advance their careers by joining overseas hospitals to gain international experience.

Summary

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Adult Cardiology Heart Failure in accordance with the current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, and the Hospital’s policies and procedures.

Education / Qualification Required:

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.  
     • USA: The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (RCPS-C)
     • UK and Ireland: GMC/CCST Specialist Register
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP)
     • Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum Seven (7) years of clinical experience post certification in a subspecialty  

License:

Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides high quality patient care in all aspects of heart failure according to his/her approved clinical privileges.
• Provides consultation (inpatient and emergency room) upon request and responds in a timely manner within
• the prescribed timeframe as outlined in the Hospital’s policy.
• Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and legibility of the medical records.
• Provides on-call service and ensures availability and response time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with Hospital’s policy.
• Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for transfer/discharge. Ensures that transfer/discharge orders are written 24 hours prior to discharge/ transfer.
• Pediatric and congenital heart disease surgery
• Adult Cardiac surgery (e.g. high-risk redo surgery, surgery for thoracic aorta)
• Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
• Robotic cardiac surgery (valve replacement/repair, VADs placement and heart     transplant)
• Heart, lung, and combined heart lung transplantation
• Interventional cardiology procedures (TAVR, MitraClip, Triclip, etc)
• Diagnostic and interventional pediatric cardiology procedures (heart defect device-closure, PPVI, Fontan fenestration closure)
• Electrophysiology and cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED)
• Intra-operative echocardiography: TEE certificate/experience is an essential requirement.
• laparoscopic thoracic procedures

Academic Responsibilities

• Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision to junior staff as assigned.
• Participates in department’s educational activities and training programs of the department. Partakes in
• national and international medical conferences.
• Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and continuing education requirements.

Research Responsibilities

• Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects in accordance with Research Advisory
• Council Policy to advance knowledge, improve the quality of postgraduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of the Hospital.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman
•  Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on Departmental and Hospital’s committees and other administrative functions, as required.
• Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help to maximize the utilization of all resources within the department and across the Hospital.