Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmology

Client of First Medical Center; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Annual air tickets

Medical insurance

Family benefits

Relocation support

Professional development funding

Job summary

Client of First Medical Center in Abu Dhabi seeks a Consultant in Pediatric Ophthalmology to provide specialist eye care for young patients. You will diagnose and manage pediatric eye disorders, assess visual development and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support child health.

The ideal candidate holds a recognized Ophthalmology qualification with pediatric expertise, has consultant-level UAE licensing eligibility, and demonstrates strong communication with children and families in

Qualifications

• Recognized specialist qualification in Ophthalmology with pediatric expertise.
• Consultant-level experience in UAE licensing requirements.
• Eligibility for, or an active license from, UAE health authority.
• Demonstrated competence in managing pediatric ophthalmic conditions.
• Strong communication with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive ophthalmic examinations for infants, children and adolescents.
• Diagnose and manage pediatric eye disorders including strabismus, amblyopia, refractive errors and congenital eye conditions.
• Assess childhood visual development and identify conditions requiring early intervention.
• Perform appropriate diagnostic procedures and pediatric ophthalmic treatments.
• Manage complex cases in collaboration with other ophthalmology subspecialists and pediatric teams.
• Counsel parents and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment options, follow-up care and visual development.
• Maintain accurate medical records and follow established clinical and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality-improvement activities and professional education.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Ophthalmology specialization (Pediatric)

Job description

Additional Benefits

May include housing allowance annual air tickets medical insurance family benefits relocation support and professional development funding depending on the contract.

Overview

A premium private hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Consultant in Pediatric Ophthalmology to provide specialist eye care for infants children and adolescents The role involves diagnosing and managing childhood eye disorders assessing visual development treating complex pediatric ophthalmic conditions and collaborating with other specialists to support the visual health and development of young patients

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive ophthalmic examinations for infants children and adolescents
• Diagnose and manage pediatric eye disorders including strabismus amblyopia refractive errors and congenital eye conditions
• Assess childhood visual development and identify conditions requiring early intervention
• Perform appropriate diagnostic procedures and pediatric ophthalmic treatments
• Manage complex cases in collaboration with other ophthalmology subspecialists and pediatric teams
• Counsel parents and caregivers regarding diagnoses treatment options follow-up care and visual development
• Maintain accurate medical records and follow established clinical and patient-safety standards
• Participate in clinical audits quality-improvement activities and professional education

Recognized specialist qualification in Ophthalmology with appropriate pediatric ophthalmology expertise. Consultant-level experience consistent with applicable UAE licensing requirements. Eligibility for, or an active licence from, the relevant UAE health authority, as required. Demonstrated competence in managing pediatric ophthalmic conditions. Strong communication skills when working with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Commitment to evidence-based practice and high standards of clinical care.