Head of Cardiac Anesthesia and ICU

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional medical leader to head the Cardiac Anesthesia and ICU departments of a leading tertiary care institution. The role combines clinical excellence with strategic oversight to ensure world‑class patient outcomes in complex cardiac surgery and critical care.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert cardiac anesthesia for high‑complexity procedures such as CABG, valve repairs/replacements, heart transplants and minimally invasive surgeries.
• Lead intensive care management of critically ill cardiac patients, overseeing postoperative care and hemodynamic stabilization.
• Develop and maintain evidence‑based clinical protocols for patient safety, pain management, ventilation and resuscitation.
• Direct, mentor and schedule a multidisciplinary team of physicians, fellows, residents, perfusionists and nursing staff.
• Oversee credentialing, competency assessments and continuous professional development.
• Drive quality‑assurance initiatives, including morbidity‑mortality meetings and root‑cause analyses.
• Manage departmental operations, budgeting, resource allocation and advanced equipment procurement.
• Collaborate with hospital administration on strategic growth, technology adoption and infrastructure improvements.
• Ensure compliance with international accreditation standards such as JCI and NABH.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of clinical anesthesia experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to cardiac anesthesia and critical care.
• Proven leadership experience in a tertiary‑care or specialized cardiac center.
• Doctoral degree (MD/PhD) with specialist certification in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine.

Required skills

• Cardiac anesthesia
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Intra‑Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
• Advanced hemodynamic monitoring systems
• Mechanical circulatory support devices
• Hemodynamic stabilization techniques
• Ventilation strategies
• Resuscitation procedures