Consultant Ophthalmologist - UAE / Competitive Salary

PulseHire HR Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Comprehensive medical insurance

Annual return flight tickets

Professional indemnity coverage

Continuing medical education support

Visa and onboarding assistance

Job summary

PulseHire HR Middle East is partnering with a leading UAE healthcare provider to recruit a Consultant Ophthalmologist for a dynamic, international patient population.

You will join a multidisciplinary team in a modern facility, delivering advanced ophthalmology services, supporting subspecialty eye care, and contributing to accredited clinical practice in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold internationally recognised ophthalmology qualifications as listed.
• Proven ability to diagnose and manage medical and surgical eye conditions.
• Experience with subspecialties such as cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea or oculoplastic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage medical and surgical eye conditions across outpatient and operative settings.
• Perform ophthalmic procedures according to subspecialty scope such as cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea or oculoplastic.
• Interpret ophthalmic imaging, visual fields, OCT and diagnostic tests.
• Manage urgent eye conditions including trauma, acute vision loss, infection and raised intraocular pressure.
• Coordinate care with optometry, endocrinology, neurology, rheumatology and pediatric teams when required.
• Maintain surgical safety, consent, documentation and infection control standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient safety focus

Clinical judgement

Education

American Board of Ophthalmology

UK CCT/FRCOphth

European Board/ national specialist certification

Royal College Certification (Canada)

Australian FRANZCO

Arab Board

MS / DNB / FCPS or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Consultant Ophthalmologist - UAE

LOCATION: UAE

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time

SECTOR: Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group

About The Role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in UAE is expanding its comprehensive ophthalmology, eye surgery and subspecialty eye care and is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist to join its growing clinical team. The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the ability to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced clinical expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, nurses, allied health professionals and modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage medical and surgical eye conditions across outpatient and operative settings
• Perform ophthalmic procedures according to subspecialty scope such as cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea or oculoplastic
• Interpret ophthalmic imaging, visual fields, OCT and diagnostic tests
• Manage urgent eye conditions including trauma, acute vision loss, infection and raised intraocular pressure
• Coordinate care with optometry, endocrinology, neurology, rheumatology and pediatric teams when required
• Maintain surgical safety, consent, documentation and infection control standards

Requirements

Applications are welcome from internationally trained Consultant Ophthalmologist candidates holding recognised qualifications such as:

• American Board of Ophthalmology
• UK CCT / FRCOphth
• European Board / national specialist certification
• Royal College Certification (Canada)
• Australian FRANZCO
• Arab Board
• MS / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification

Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.

Benefits

• Highly competitive tax-free salary package
• Performance-based incentives where applicable
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education support
• Visa and onboarding assistance

LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT

• Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
• DataFlow and credential verification support
• Visa and regulatory processing assistance
• Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable
• Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety
• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations
• Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting