Section Head – Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplantation - Abu Dhabi

Job Summary

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.

Physician Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide care to patients at CCAD within the Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute
• Prescribe or administer medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury
• Provide specific treatments and/or perform operations to treat patient medical conditions
• Liaison with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
• Supply, provide and manage care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner

Leadership Responsibilities

• Help develop a strategic plan for the section of heart failure/cardiac transplantation
• Create a vision and support members of the section in their pursuit of excellence in patient care, education, and research
• Recommend space, medical technology, equipment, staffing, and other resources needed by section
• Assess the cost effectiveness of practice at CCAD and recommend methods for economical use of equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals

Operational Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of patient care provided within the section
• Ensure that the section provides appropriate clinical outcomes data and physician level performance metrics
• Identify opportunities for section performance improvement from both clinical and administrative perspective

Human Resources Management Responsibilities

• Perform annual professional review for staff
• Monitor and ensure high quality education and research programs

Experience Requirements

• For Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than four (4) years additional experience post qualification
• Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)
• Should meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals
• Ability to speak and write in English is required

Education Requirements

• MD, MBBS, MBChB or DO (only if the specialization is obtained from 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

Special Leadership Opportunity

About Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is located on Al Maryah Island, the heart of Abu Dhabi's new central business district. It is a unique and unparalleled extension of the Cleveland Clinic model of care, providing a spectrum of specialty services designed to cater to the healthcare needs of Abu Dhabi and the region. The hospital is a 364-bed (expandable to 490) tertiary-care facility served by Western-trained, North American board-certified physicians.

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