Consultant - Pediatric Ophthalmology

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant - Pediatric Ophthalmology in Dubai, UAE. This role involves advanced diagnostic and surgical care for children's eye health, focusing on conditions such as amblyopia, congenital cataracts, and strabismus.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-fellowship experience, relevant certifications, and a strong commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and academic contribution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-fellowship clinical experience in pediatric ophthalmology.
• Strong surgical experience in strabismus surgery and pediatric cataract surgery.
• Eligible for consultant licensure with the relevant UAE healthcare authority.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric eye conditions including amblyopia and congenital cataracts.
• Perform pediatric ophthalmology procedures such as strabismus surgery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the care of pediatric patients.

Skills

Pediatric ophthalmology

Strabismus management

Pediatric eye care

Amblyopia management

Pediatric cataract surgery

Congenital glaucoma care

Complex anterior segment surgery

Retinopathy of prematurity screening

ROP treatment

Congenital eye disorders

Developmental eye disorders

Pediatric visual assessment

Uveitis management

Ocular immunology

Ocular inflammatory disorders

Immunosuppression therapy

Ophthalmic diagnostics

Multidisciplinary care coordination

Family counselling

Clinical documentation

Teaching and academic development

Research participation

Education

Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent)

Board certification in Ophthalmology

Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Hospital and Health Care
• Function: Physician
• Experience: Minimum 5 years post-fellowship clinical experience
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: 70,000–90,000 (estimated range; final offer to be confirmed by the employer)
• Gender: Any
• Nationality: Any

Overview

Consultant - Pediatric Ophthalmology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced physician focused on children’s eye care, strabismus management, pediatric ophthalmic surgery, congenital eye disorders, and complex ocular inflammatory conditions. This role is suited for a consultant who can provide advanced diagnostic, medical, and surgical ophthalmology care while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to academic development.

Role Context

The Consultant - Pediatric Ophthalmology will provide comprehensive eye care for infants, children, and adolescents with pediatric vision disorders, congenital eye conditions, developmental abnormalities, amblyopia, strabismus, pediatric cataracts, congenital glaucoma, and complex anterior segment conditions. The role also supports care for ocular inflammatory disorders and uveitis where relevant, requiring strong diagnostic ability, surgical expertise, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to teaching, research, and patient‑centered outcomes in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric eye conditions, including amblyopia, strabismus, congenital cataracts, congenital glaucoma, developmental eye disorders, and complex anterior segment conditions.
• Provide comprehensive ophthalmic assessment for infants, children, and adolescents using age‑appropriate diagnostic methods and evidence‑based clinical pathways.
• Perform pediatric ophthalmology procedures, including strabismus surgery, pediatric cataract surgery, congenital glaucoma procedures, and complex anterior segment surgeries.
• Provide retinopathy of prematurity screening, monitoring, and treatment according to clinical need and recognized ophthalmology standards.
• Manage congenital and developmental eye disorders with individualized treatment plans, follow‑up schedules, and family education.
• Evaluate and treat complex uveitis and ocular inflammatory disorders when clinically required.
• Manage ocular and systemic immunosuppression therapy in coordination with rheumatology and other relevant medical specialties.
• Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic ophthalmology procedures to support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, neonatologists, rheumatologists, retina specialists, orthoptists, optometrists, anesthesiologists, and other subspecialists.
• Provide clear counselling to parents and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical planning, expected outcomes, and long‑term follow‑up.
• Maintain accurate consultation notes, surgical reports, investigation records, treatment plans, consent documentation, and follow‑up records.
• Contribute to teaching, academic initiatives, research activity, clinical audits, and professional development within the ophthalmology service.
• Support multidisciplinary case discussions and service improvement efforts focused on pediatric eye care and specialist ophthalmology outcomes.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist qualification in Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
• Additional fellowship training or strong clinical experience in Uveitis or Ocular Immunology will be an advantage.
• Eligible for consultant licensure with the relevant UAE healthcare authority.
• Minimum 5 years of post‑fellowship clinical experience in pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, or related specialist ophthalmology practice.
• Strong surgical experience in strabismus surgery, pediatric cataracts, congenital glaucoma, and complex anterior segment procedures.
• Experience in ROP screening and treatment is required.
• Strong understanding of amblyopia management, congenital eye disorders, pediatric visual development, and long‑term ophthalmic follow‑up.
• Experience managing complex uveitis, ocular inflammation, or immunosuppression therapy is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a specialist eye care or tertiary hospital setting.
• Strong communication, family counselling, academic, research, and clinical documentation skills.

Skills Set

• Pediatric ophthalmology
• Strabismus management
• Pediatric eye care
• Amblyopia management
• Pediatric cataract surgery
• Congenital glaucoma care
• Complex anterior segment surgery
• Retinopathy of prematurity screening
• ROP treatment
• Congenital eye disorders
• Developmental eye disorders
• Pediatric visual assessment
• Uveitis management
• Ocular immunology
• Ocular inflammatory disorders
• Immunosuppression therapy
• Ophthalmic diagnostics
• Multidisciplinary care coordination
• Family counselling
• Clinical documentation
• Teaching and academic development
• Research participation

Why Join Us

This opportunity is ideal for a Consultant - Pediatric Ophthalmology seeking a specialist role in Dubai’s advanced healthcare sector, where demand for pediatric eye care, strabismus surgery, congenital eye disorder management, and multidisciplinary ophthalmology services continues to grow. The position offers exposure to complex pediatric and inflammatory eye conditions, collaboration with subspecialists, academic contribution, research opportunities, and long‑term professional development within a high‑quality clinical environment.