Consultant / Specialist Ophthalmologist – Advanced Eye Care & Microsurgery | Dubai, UAE

Overview

Role Overview

• **Position:** Consultant / Specialist Ophthalmologist
• **Location:** Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• **Healthcare Setting:** Multispecialty hospital with advanced ophthalmology and eye care services
• **Experience Required:** Minimum **3+ years post speciality**
• **Practice Model:** Outpatient clinics, diagnostic services, and ophthalmic surgical procedures
• The successful candidate will provide **comprehensive ophthalmic care**, ensuring accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and surgical management of a wide range of eye conditions.

Key Responsibilities – Ophthalmology

• Diagnose and manage **eye conditions**, including refractive errors, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disorders, and ocular infections
• Perform **ophthalmic surgical procedures**, including cataract surgery and other microsurgical interventions
• Conduct **comprehensive eye examinations**, including visual acuity testing, slit-lamp examination, and fundoscopic evaluation
• Interpret and utilise **advanced diagnostic tools**, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field testing, and retinal imaging
• Manage **chronic ophthalmic conditions**, including glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy
• Provide **pre-operative assessment and post-operative care** for surgical patients
• Collaborate with **optometrists, endocrinologists, neurologists, and other specialists** for multidisciplinary care
• Provide **patient education on eye health, vision care, and preventive strategies**
• Maintain **accurate clinical documentation and electronic medical records** in compliance with regulatory standards
• Participate in **clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and ophthalmology programs**
• Ensure adherence to **international ophthalmology guidelines and UAE healthcare regulations**

Qualifications & Board Recognition

• Applications are welcome from physicians holding recognised specialist qualifications such as:
• **American Board of Ophthalmology**
• **UK CCT / FRCOphth / MRCOphth**
• **Royal College Certification (Canada)**
• **Australian Fellowship**
• **Arab Board in Ophthalmology**
• **MS / MD / DNB / FCPS Ophthalmology** or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
• Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for **DOH / DHA / MOH licensing**.
• Licensing guidance and support will be provided where applicable.

Compensation & Benefits

• **Competitive tax-free physician salary**
• **Performance-based incentives**
• **Housing allowance or accommodation support**
• **Comprehensive family medical insurance**
• **Annual return flight tickets**
• **Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage**
• **Continuing Medical Education (CME) support**

Licensing & Relocation Support

• Full assistance will be provided for:
• **DOH / DHA license conversion guidance**
• Credential verification and documentation support
• Relocation assistance to **Dubai / UAE**
• Hospital onboarding and professional integration support