Consultant Ophthalmologist- Government Hospitals

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist to provide comprehensive ophthalmic assessment, diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgical care to patients.

The successful candidate will evaluate and manage a broad range of eye conditions, perform ophthalmic procedures appropriate to their training and clinical privileges, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

• Perform ophthalmic surgical procedures according to qualifications, competency, and hospital privileges.
• Perform procedures such as cataract surgery, laser procedures, intravitreal injections, and other appropriate interventions according to subspecialty training.
• Perform preoperative assessments and provide appropriate patient counseling.
• Explain diagnoses, treatment options, risks, benefits, alternatives, and expected outcomes to patients.
• Interpret ophthalmic diagnostic investigations, including visual fields, OCT, fundus imaging, corneal investigations, ocular biometry, and other relevant tests.
• Provide postoperative care and monitor patients for complications.
• Provide appropriate long-term follow-up and disease monitoring.
• Collaborate with optometrists, orthoptists, ophthalmic nurses, technicians, and other medical specialists.
• Refer patients to appropriate subspecialists when required.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential medical records.
• Follow UAE healthcare regulations, infection-control standards, hospital policies, and patient-safety requirements.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality-improvement programs, CME/CPD activities, and departmental meetings.
• Support teaching, training, and supervision of junior doctors and ophthalmic staff where applicable.

• MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Ophthalmology or an accepted equivalent.
• Recognized fellowship/subspecialty qualification where applicable.
• Current UAE professional license or eligibility for Consultant licensing.
• Valid BLS certification; additional certification may be required according to facility policy.

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Medical insurance for the physician and eligible dependents, depending on the employer
• Annual paid leave
• UAE public holidays
• Annual return air ticket
• Visa sponsorship
• Professional malpractice/indemnity insurance
• Housing or housing allowance, depending on the employer
• Relocation assistance, where applicable
• End-of-service benefits according to the employment contract and applicable UAE regulations
• Performance/productivity incentives, where applicable
• On-call allowance, where applicable
• Access to modern ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical technology
• Opportunities for subspecialty development, research, and teaching