Head of Cardiac Anesthesia and ICU

Our client has mandated us, to identify and recruit an exceptional medical leader for the position of Head of Cardiac Anesthesia and ICU.Our client is a leading tertiary care institution renowned for clinical excellence and complex cardiac care. They are seeking a highly skilled, visionary Anesthesiologist and Intensivist to lead their cardiac anesthesia and critical care units, driving multidisciplinary collaboration and world-class patient outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Excellence & Patient CareProvide expert cardiac anesthesia for highly complex surgeries, including CABG, valve repairs/replacements, heart transplantations, and minimally invasive procedures.Lead the intensive care management of critically ill cardiac patients, overseeing post-operative care and hemodynamic stabilization.Establish and maintain evidence-based clinical protocols to optimize patient safety, pain management, ventilation strategies, and resuscitation procedures.Leadership & Team ManagementDirect and mentor a multidisciplinary team of medical staff, fellows, residents, perfusionists, and nursing teams.Oversee staff scheduling, credentialing, competency assessments, and continuous professional development.Lead quality assurance initiatives, including multidisciplinary morbidity and mortality meetings and root cause analyses.Operational & Strategic OversightManage the operational efficiency of the department, including resource allocation, budgeting, and advanced equipment management.Partner with hospital administration on strategic growth, technology adoption (including advanced cardiac support devices), and infrastructure improvements.Ensure strict compliance with international hospital policies and regulatory accreditation standards (e.g., JCI, NABH).Required Knowledge, Skills, & ExperienceExperience: Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience in anesthesia, with at least 5 years strictly focused on cardiac anesthesia and critical care post-specialist certification.Leadership: Proven track record of leadership within a tertiary care hospital or specialized cardiac center.Technical Expertise: Deep familiarity with advanced monitoring systems and mechanical circulatory support devices (ECMO, IABP, VADs).Core Competencies: Level 5 expertise in Diagnostic Expertise, Preoperative Assessment, Pharmacology/Medication Management, Intraoperative Monitoring, and Anesthesia Plan Development.Soft Skills: Exceptional pressure-management, decision-making, and interpersonal communication skills; a proven ability to build high-performing teams and drive a culture of patient safety.EducationDoctoral degree (MD / PhD or equivalent) in Medicine with relevant specialist certification in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine.