Ophthalmology Specialist: Clinician Leader & Educator

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City seeks a Specialist Physician to deliver high quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care within the Division. The post holder will supervise and train junior medical staff and contribute to clinical governance and training activities.

The role includes diagnostic and therapeutic duties under Consultant supervision, adherence to hospital policies, participation in ward rounds, and on-call coverage as required, with a focus on patient safety and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Special Certificate – Tier 1 required post board certification.
• Tier 2: NLT 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in internationally accredited institute; UAE nationals and residency programs.
• Tier 3: NLT 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats patients under established standards of best practice.
• Supervises junior medical staff and shares responsibility for their care.
• Complies with hospital policies on admissions, consultations, procedures, discharge, and follow-ups.
• Leads ward rounds and coordinates care with other specialties.
• Documents all relevant clinical information clearly and timely.
• Reviews investigations and adjusts treatment as required.
• Liaises with other medical services for input as needed.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to plan holistic care.
• Prepares patients for procedures and obtains informed consent.
• Provides out-of-hours on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Supervision of junior staff

Clinical excellence

Evidence-based care

Education

Tier 1 Special Certificate

Tier 2 UAE residency/post‑qualification experience

Tier 3 Specialist experience (3 years)

Job description

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City seeks a Specialist Physician to deliver high quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care within the Division. The post holder will supervise and train junior medical staff and contribute to clinical governance and training activities.

The role includes diagnostic and therapeutic duties under Consultant supervision, adherence to hospital policies, participation in ward rounds, and on-call coverage as required, with a focus on patient safety and multidisciplinary