Pediatric And Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Job Description

A Division Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery is responsible for providing clinical, academic, research, and administrative leadership for specialized cardiac surgery services. The role involves overseeing the diagnosis and surgical treatment of children and patients with congenital heart conditions, managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high standards of patient care, and developing innovative surgical programs. The position also focuses on staff development, clinical research, medical education, and continuous improvement of surgical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery division.
• Provide specialized surgical care for pediatric and congenital heart conditions, including elective, urgent, and emergency cases.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the growth and development of the division.
• Oversee daily clinical operations, surgical services, outpatient consultations, and operating room activities.
• Supervise and coordinate multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Monitor surgical outcomes, patient safety, and quality of clinical services.
• Develop and implement clinical policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, staffing, and operational performance.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of surgeons and healthcare staff.
• Monitor clinical performance and ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and referring physicians to improve patient care services.
• Promote clinical research, academic publications, and innovative surgical programs.
• Support medical education and provide training to medical students, surgical residents, and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional policies.
• Participate in community outreach and physician engagement programs.

Requirements:

• MD or MBBS degree (or equivalent).
• Completed residency training in Cardiac Surgery.
• Appropriate Board Certification in Cardiac Surgery.
• Subspecialty Fellowship in Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery.
• Minimum 10 years of clinical experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in an academic leadership role.
• Strong clinical, surgical, and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent communication, management, and team coordination skills.
• Experience in clinical research, medical education, and quality improvement.