Consultant - Reconstructive Ophthalmology

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Family benefits

Health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant - Reconstructive Ophthalmology to join their team in Dubai. This role involves managing complex ophthalmic cases and performing advanced surgeries, offering a competitive tax-free salary along with family benefits and health insurance.

Ideal candidates will hold a relevant medical degree, have substantial experience in reconstructive surgery, and exhibit strong collaborative skills. The position provides opportunities for continuous professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.
• Strong expertise in eyelid reconstruction, lacrimal surgery, and trauma reconstruction.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage complex ophthalmic and periocular disorders.
• Perform reconstructive surgeries including eyelid and orbital procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for complex cases.

Skills

Reconstructive ophthalmology

Oculoplastic surgery

Eyelid reconstruction

Lacrimal surgery

Orbital surgery

Trauma reconstruction

Functional eyelid surgery

Patient counselling

Clinical documentation

Multidisciplinary reconstructive care

Education

Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent)

Board certification or fellowship in Ophthalmology

Valid DHA Consultant License or Eligibility Letter

Job description

Consultant - Reconstructive Ophthalmology

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 75,000-100,000 AED (annual)

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage complex ophthalmic, orbital, eyelid, lacrimal, and periocular disorders requiring reconstructive or oculoplastic 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, eyelid tumors, facial trauma, tear drainage disorders, and complex periocular deformities.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient ophthalmology consultations for specialist oculoplastic or reconstructive care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical examination, imaging findings, functional needs, cosmetic considerations, and patient safety priorities.
• Manage pre‑operative assessment, surgical planning, informed consent, postoperative follow‑up, wound care, and complication prevention.
• Collaborate with ENT, maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, anesthesia, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams for complex reconstructive cases.
• Provide patient and family counselling regarding diagnosis, surgical options, expected outcomes, procedural risks, recovery timelines, and postoperative care.
• Maintain accurate medical records, including consultation notes, imaging reviews, operative reports, consent forms, discharge summaries, and follow‑up documentation.
• Ensure clinical practice follows DHA standards, hospital policies, surgical safety protocols, infection control requirements, and evidence‑based ophthalmology guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research activity, case reviews, continuing medical education, and departmental learning programs.
• Support a patient‑centered care environment focused on visual function, facial integrity, comfort, confidentiality, and long‑term clinical outcomes.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Board certification or fellowship in Ophthalmology with subspecialty training in Oculoplastic or Reconstructive Ophthalmology.
• Valid DHA Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Ophthalmology.
• Minimum 5‑7 years of post‑specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.
• Strong expertise in eyelid reconstruction, lacrimal surgery, orbital procedures, functional eyelid surgery, trauma reconstruction, and complex periocular case management.
• Experience in tertiary eye care, academic medical centers, or advanced ophthalmology services is preferred.
• Exposure to complex orbital and facial reconstructive surgeries is an advantage.
• Research, teaching, audit, or academic experience is valuable.
• Excellent communication, surgical planning, patient counselling, clinical documentation, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to patient safety, ethical care, clinical governance, visual function preservation, and continuous professional development.

Skills Set

• Reconstructive ophthalmology
• Oculoplastic surgery
• Eyelid reconstruction
• Lacrimal surgery
• Orbital surgery
• Trauma reconstruction
• Functional eyelid surgery
• Periocular disorder management
• Orbital disease management
• Eyelid malposition correction
• Eyelid tumor management
• Facial trauma care
• Tear drainage disorder treatment
• Outpatient ophthalmology
• Inpatient ophthalmology
• Surgical planning
• Postoperative care
• Wound care
• Patient counselling
• Multidisciplinary reconstructive care
• ENT collaboration
• Maxillofacial surgery collaboration
• Plastic surgery collaboration
• Oncology collaboration
• Ophthalmic documentation
• DHA licensing
• Clinical audits
• Quality improvement
• Research participation
• CME activities
• Consultant‑level practice

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a Consultant role in Dubai’s advanced ophthalmology and reconstructive surgery sector with exposure to complex orbital, eyelid, lacrimal, and facial trauma cases. The position provides a competitive tax‑free salary, family benefits, health insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid annual leave, CME support, and professional development opportunities. It is a strong fit for a consultant who values surgical detail, multidisciplinary collaboration, patient confidence, and meaningful improvement in visual and facial functional outcomes.