Consultant Reconstructive Ophthalmologist - Oculoplasty

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free remuneration

Health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME support

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a senior Consultant Reconstructive Ophthalmologist - Oculoplasty in Dubai to lead complex periocular and orbital reconstructions, including eyelid and lacrimal procedures. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration with ENT, maxillofacial, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, and other teams.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology, strong surgical judgment, and eligibility for licensing in Dubai.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification or Fellowship in Ophthalmology.
• Subspecialty training in Oculoplastic or Reconstructive Ophthalmology.
• Minimum 5-7 years post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage ophthalmic and periocular disorders requiring reconstructive or oculoplastic treatment.
• Perform eyelid reconstruction for congenital, traumatic, postoperative, and disease-related defects.
• Conduct lacrimal procedures for tear drainage disorders and related functional conditions.
• Perform orbital surgery for selected inflammatory, structural, traumatic, or neoplastic conditions.
• Manage eyelid malpositions including ectropion, entropion, ptosis, and other functional abnormalities.
• Evaluate patients with orbital tumors, periocular lesions, facial trauma, and complex reconstructive requirements.
• Plan and perform functional eyelid procedures designed to restore ocular protection and normal anatomy.
• Provide reconstructive treatment following excision of periocular tumors where appropriate.
• Assess orbital imaging, ophthalmic investigations, pathology findings, and other diagnostic studies when planning treatment.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient ophthalmology consultations for reconstructive and oculoplastic cases.
• Coordinate complex treatment with ENT surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists.
• Develop individualized operative and postoperative plans based on anatomy, diagnosis, visual function, and patient-specific risk.
• Counsel patients and families regarding surgical options, expected outcomes, potential complications, and postoperative care.
• Monitor wound healing, eyelid function, orbital recovery, tear drainage, vision, and other postoperative outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records covering consultations, imaging review, procedures, operative findings, and follow-up.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, teaching, and continuing medical education.
• Support patient safety, infection prevention, and evidence-based standards across ophthalmic surgical services.

Skills

Reconstructive ophthalmology

Oculoplastic surgery

Eyelid reconstruction

Lacrimal surgery

Orbital surgery

Orbital disease management

Ptosis surgery

Ectropion repair

Entropion repair

Periocular reconstruction

Facial trauma reconstruction

Orbital trauma

Tear drainage disorders

Functional eyelid surgery

Ophthalmic surgical planning

Orbital imaging interpretation

Ophthalmic diagnostics

Postoperative eye care

Wound management

Multidisciplinary reconstruction

Patient counseling

Surgical documentation

Clinical governance

Patient safety

Infection prevention

Clinical audits

Ophthalmology research

Medical education

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Board Certification or Fellowship in Ophthalmology

Subspecialty training in Oculoplastic or Reconstructive Ophthalmology

Minimum 5-7 years post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology

Job description

Consultant Reconstructive Ophthalmologist - Oculoplasty Job Snapshot

Role: Consultant Reconstructive Ophthalmologist - Oculoplasty

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Physician

Experience: Minimum 5-7 years post-specialist experience

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview Consultant Reconstructive Ophthalmologist - Oculoplasty in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in reconstructive eye surgery, oculoplastic procedures, orbital disease, eyelid disorders, lacrimal conditions, and complex periocular reconstruction. Allocation Assist Middle East is hiring a consultant with advanced surgical expertise in eyelid reconstruction, orbital procedures, trauma repair, lacrimal surgery, and multidisciplinary management of complex ophthalmic cases.

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Salary: 65000-85000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Role Context

The Consultant Reconstructive Ophthalmologist will provide specialist assessment and surgical treatment for patients with complex ophthalmic, orbital, eyelid, lacrimal, and periocular conditions requiring reconstructive intervention. The role combines detailed ophthalmic evaluation with advanced oculoplastic surgery, trauma reconstruction, postoperative management, and coordinated multidisciplinary care. Working closely with ENT, maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, and other specialties, the consultant will help restore ocular function, protect vision, and improve structural outcomes following disease, injury, or previous surgery.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage ophthalmic and periocular disorders requiring reconstructive or oculoplastic treatment.
• Perform eyelid reconstruction for congenital, traumatic, postoperative, and disease-related defects.
• Conduct lacrimal procedures for tear drainage disorders and related functional conditions.
• Perform orbital surgery for selected inflammatory, structural, traumatic, or neoplastic conditions.
• Manage eyelid malpositions including ectropion, entropion, ptosis, and other functional abnormalities.
• Evaluate patients with orbital tumors, periocular lesions, facial trauma, and complex reconstructive requirements.
• Plan and perform functional eyelid procedures designed to restore ocular protection and normal anatomy.
• Provide reconstructive treatment following excision of periocular tumors where appropriate.
• Assess orbital imaging, ophthalmic investigations, pathology findings, and other diagnostic studies when planning treatment.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient ophthalmology consultations for reconstructive and oculoplastic cases.
• Coordinate complex treatment with ENT surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists.
• Develop individualized operative and postoperative plans based on anatomy, diagnosis, visual function, and patient-specific risk.
• Counsel patients and families regarding surgical options, expected outcomes, potential complications, and postoperative care.
• Monitor wound healing, eyelid function, orbital recovery, tear drainage, vision, and other postoperative outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records covering consultations, imaging review, procedures, operative findings, and follow-up.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, teaching, and continuing medical education.
• Support patient safety, infection prevention, and evidence-based standards across ophthalmic surgical services.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification or Fellowship in Ophthalmology.
• Subspecialty training in Oculoplastic or Reconstructive Ophthalmology.
• Minimum 5-7 years of post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.
• Strong expertise in eyelid reconstruction, lacrimal surgery, orbital procedures, and functional eyelid surgery.
• Proven experience managing orbital disease, tumors, eyelid malpositions, facial trauma, and tear drainage disorders.
• Advanced surgical judgment when planning complex periocular and orbital reconstruction.
• Experience within a tertiary eye hospital or academic medical center is advantageous.
• Exposure to complex orbital and facial reconstructive procedures is highly desirable.
• Research, teaching, publication, or fellowship supervision experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication and patient counseling skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural healthcare teams.
• Eligibility for appropriate consultant-level medical licensing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Skills Set

• Reconstructive ophthalmology
• Oculoplastic surgery
• Eyelid reconstruction
• Lacrimal surgery
• Orbital surgery
• Orbital disease management
• Eyelid malposition correction
• Ptosis surgery
• Ectropion repair
• Entropion repair
• Periocular reconstruction
• Facial trauma reconstruction
• Orbital trauma
• Periocular tumor management
• Tear drainage disorders
• Functional eyelid surgery
• Ophthalmic surgical planning
• Orbital imaging interpretation
• Ophthalmic diagnostics
• Postoperative eye care
• Wound management
• Multidisciplinary reconstruction
• Patient counseling
• Surgical documentation
• Clinical governance
• Patient safety
• Infection prevention
• Clinical audits
• Ophthalmology research
• Medical education

Why Join Us

This position offers an experienced reconstructive ophthalmologist the opportunity to practice within Dubai's advanced Hospital and Health Care sector while managing complex orbital, eyelid, lacrimal, and periocular conditions. The role provides exposure to advanced reconstructive surgery, multidisciplinary facial and orbital cases, modern ophthalmic technology, and opportunities to contribute to research, teaching, clinical governance, and service development.

The employment package may include competitive tax-free remuneration, family benefits, health insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid annual leave, continuing medical education support, and professional development opportunities.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East recruits experienced consultant and specialist physicians for healthcare organizations across the region. Its medical recruitment services connect qualified doctors with hospitals and specialist facilities seeking advanced expertise in ophthalmology, oculoplastic surgery, reconstructive care, and other highly specialized clinical disciplines.