Consultant Ophthalmologist - Reconstructive Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking with multidisciplinary teams

Competitive tax-free salary

Health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East in Dubai is seeking a skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in reconstructive care. The role involves diagnosing and managing complex eye conditions, performing advanced surgical procedures, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

With a competitive tax-free salary and benefits such as health insurance and annual leave, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare environment focused on patient-centered care and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.
• Strong expertise in advanced reconstructive, lacrimal, eyelid, orbital, trauma-related, and functional ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Active DHA Consultant License or eligibility for Dubai Health Authority consultant licensure.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage ophthalmic, orbital, eyelid, lacrimal, and periocular disorders.
• Perform reconstructive and oculoplastic procedures for complex eye conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on diagnosis and patient needs.

Skills

Reconstructive ophthalmology

Oculoplastic surgery

Eyelid reconstruction

Lacrimal surgery

Orbital surgery

Functional eyelid surgery

Trauma reconstruction

Periocular tumour management

Orbital disease assessment

Eyelid malposition correction

Tear drainage disorder management

Facial trauma support

Ophthalmic consultation

Surgical treatment planning

Post-operative care

Multidisciplinary reconstructive care

DHA license eligibility

Clinical documentation

Research and teaching

Quality improvement

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Board certification in Ophthalmology

Job description

Consultant Ophthalmologist – Reconstructive Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized hospital and health care opportunity for an experienced ophthalmology consultant with advanced expertise in oculoplastic surgery, reconstructive ophthalmology, orbital disease, eyelid reconstruction, lacrimal surgery, and complex periocular care.

This role is suited for a physician who can diagnose and manage functional and reconstructive eye conditions while delivering safe, patient‑centered treatment aligned with international clinical standards.

Salary: AED65,000–90,000 per annum (tax‑free, subject to final offer).

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage ophthalmic, orbital, eyelid, lacrimal, and periocular disorders requiring reconstructive or oculoplastic intervention.
• Perform reconstructive ophthalmic procedures, including eyelid reconstruction, functional eyelid surgery, lacrimal surgery, orbital procedures, trauma reconstruction, and periocular repair.
• Evaluate and treat patients with orbital disease, eyelid malpositions, tumors, facial trauma, tear drainage disorders, and complex oculoplastic conditions.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient ophthalmology consultations for patients requiring specialist assessment and surgical planning.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on diagnosis, visual function, facial anatomy, imaging findings, clinical risk, and patient needs.
• Collaborate with ENT, maxillofacial, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, anesthesia, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams for complex reconstructive cases.
• Manage pre‑operative counselling, informed consent, procedure planning, post‑operative care, wound monitoring, recovery assessment, and long‑term follow‑up.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, surgical options, treatment risks, expected outcomes, medication use, and post‑operative care.
• Maintain accurate consultation notes, operative records, consent documentation, treatment plans, follow‑up reports, and clinical correspondence in line with DHA requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research activity, clinical audits, teaching sessions, and continuing medical education programs.
• Follow patient safety standards, infection control protocols, confidentiality requirements, clinical governance frameworks, and evidence‑based ophthalmology practice.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Board certification, fellowship, or equivalent specialist qualification in Ophthalmology with subspecialty training in Oculoplastic or Reconstructive Ophthalmology.
• Active DHA Consultant License or eligibility for Dubai Health Authority consultant licensure.
• Minimum 5‑7 years of post‑specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.
• Strong expertise in advanced reconstructive, lacrimal, eyelid, orbital, trauma‑related, and functional ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Experience in tertiary eye care, academic medical centres, complex orbital surgery, or facial reconstructive surgery is preferred.
• Research, teaching, audit, or academic contribution experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication, patient counselling, surgical documentation, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment with attention to patient safety, functional outcomes, and compassionate care.

Skills Set

• Reconstructive ophthalmology
• Oculoplastic surgery
• Eyelid reconstruction
• Lacrimal surgery
• Orbital surgery
• Functional eyelid surgery
• Trauma reconstruction
• Periocular tumour management
• Orbital disease assessment
• Eyelid malposition correction
• Tear drainage disorder management
• Facial trauma support
• Ophthalmic consultation
• Surgical treatment planning
• Post‑operative care
• Multidisciplinary reconstructive care
• DHA license eligibility
• Clinical documentation
• Research and teaching
• Quality improvement

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a strong platform for a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in reconstructive care to contribute to advanced hospital and health care services in Dubai, where demand for oculoplastic surgery, orbital care, facial‑eye reconstruction, and complex ophthalmic treatment continues to grow.

The role provides exposure to meaningful surgical cases, multidisciplinary collaboration, and modern clinical pathways focused on functional recovery and patient confidence.

Benefits include competitive tax‑free salary, family benefits where applicable, health insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid annual leave, CME support, and professional development opportunities within a high‑quality specialist healthcare environment.