Consultant Ophthalmologist - Reconstructive Eye Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family benefits and health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

Support for CME and professional development

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is looking for a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Reconstructive Eye Care to join their team in Dubai. This role entails diagnosing and managing complex ophthalmic conditions, performing advanced reconstructive surgeries, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates will have significant experience, relevant qualifications, and a valid UAE consultant license. The position offers a competitive tax-free salary between 65,000 and 85,000 AED per annum, alongside family benefits and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.
• Strong expertise in advanced reconstructive, lacrimal, orbital, eyelid, and trauma-related surgical procedures.
• Valid UAE consultant license or eligibility for consultant-level ophthalmology licensing.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage ophthalmic, periocular, orbital, and oculoplastic conditions.
• Perform reconstructive ophthalmic surgeries including eyelid reconstruction and orbital surgery.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient ophthalmology consultations.

Skills

Reconstructive ophthalmology

Oculoplastic surgery

Eyelid reconstruction

Lacrimal surgery

Orbital surgery

Functional eyelid surgery

Trauma reconstruction

Orbital disease management

Eyelid malposition correction

Periocular tumour assessment

Facial trauma care

Tear drainage disorder management

Outpatient ophthalmology

Inpatient ophthalmology

Surgical treatment planning

Postoperative care

Patient counselling

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Quality improvement

Clinical audits

Research and teaching

Continuing medical education

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Board certification in Ophthalmology

Subspecialty training in Oculoplastic or Reconstructive Ophthalmology

Job description

Consultant Ophthalmologist - Reconstructive Eye Care

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry & Function

Hospital and Health Care – Physician

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Salary: 65,000–85,000 AED per annum (tax‑free)
Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage ophthalmic, periocular, orbital, and oculoplastic conditions requiring reconstructive assessment or surgical intervention.
• Perform reconstructive ophthalmic surgeries including eyelid reconstruction, lacrimal procedures, orbital surgery, trauma reconstruction, and functional eyelid surgery.
• Evaluate and treat patients with orbital diseases, eyelid malpositions, periocular tumors, facial trauma, and tear drainage disorders.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient ophthalmology consultations for complex reconstructive and oculoplastic cases.
• Collaborate with ENT, maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, anesthesia, nursing, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop individualized surgical and non‑surgical treatment plans based on patient needs, functional goals, and clinical findings.
• Provide clear patient and family counselling on diagnosis, treatment choices, surgical procedures, risks, recovery, and postoperative care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure documentation follows UAE healthcare regulations, facility protocols, and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research activities, departmental meetings, and continuing medical education programs.
• Support patient safety, ethical care, evidence‑based practice, and continuous improvement in reconstructive ophthalmology services.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized for consultant‑level ophthalmology practice.
• Board certification, fellowship, or equivalent specialist qualification in Ophthalmology.
• Subspecialty training in Oculoplastic or Reconstructive Ophthalmology.
• Valid UAE consultant license or eligibility for consultant‑level ophthalmology licensing.
• Minimum 5–7years of post‑specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.
• Strong expertise in advanced reconstructive, lacrimal, orbital, eyelid, and trauma‑related surgical procedures.
• Experience in tertiary eye care or academic medical centres is preferred.
• Exposure to complex orbital and facial reconstructive surgeries is an advantage.
• Research and teaching experience is beneficial.
• Strong communication, patient‑management, surgical planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, clinical quality, ethical practice, and continuous professional development.

Skills Set

• Reconstructive ophthalmology
• Oculoplastic surgery
• Eyelid reconstruction
• Lacrimal surgery
• Orbital surgery
• Functional eyelid surgery
• Trauma reconstruction
• Orbital disease management
• Eyelid malposition correction
• Periocular tumour assessment
• Facial trauma care
• Tear drainage disorder management
• Outpatient ophthalmology
• Inpatient ophthalmology
• Surgical treatment planning
• Postoperative care
• Patient counselling
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Clinical documentation
• Quality improvement
• Clinical audits
• Research and teaching
• Continuing medical education

Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary (65,000–85,000 AED per annum)
• Family benefits and health insurance
• Annual airfare allowance
• Paid annual leave
• Support for CME and professional development