Optometrist - Eye Care

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,440 - 156,240; Full time

Job summary

AlFuttaim in Dubai is seeking an Optometrist - Eye Care to deliver comprehensive optometry services focusing on outpatient care and patient education. This role requires strong clinical skills, a DHA license, and the ability to manage high patient volumes effectively.

The ideal candidate will conduct eye examinations, diagnose conditions, and prescribe corrective lenses while ensuring detailed patient records and compliance with clinic standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to community health and grow within a modern healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience in optometry or retail.
• Strong clinical skills in refraction and patient assessment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and assessments.
• Diagnose common eye conditions and prescribe corrective lenses.
• Educate patients on eye health and treatment options.

Skills

Optometry

Eye examination

Visual acuity testing

Refraction

Patient education

Basic Life Support

DHA license

EMR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Optometry

Valid DHA license to practice

Valid Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Optometrist - Eye Care Job Snapshot
Role: Optometrist - Eye Care
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Health Care Provider
Experience: 3‑5 years clinical or retail optical experience
Job Type: Full-time
Job Details: Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Salary: 9000‑14000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any

Position Overview

Optometrist - Eye Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a patient-focused Hospital and Health Care role based at HealthHub Clinic, Dubai Festival City, supporting outpatient eye care, vision assessment, optical prescribing, contact lens fitting, and patient education. This opportunity is ideal for a DHA‑licensed optometrist with strong clinical skills, retail optical awareness, and the ability to manage high patient volumes while maintaining service quality, documentation accuracy, and patient satisfaction.

Role Context

The Optometrist - Eye Care will support Al‑Futtaim Health and HealthHub Clinics by delivering comprehensive optometry services in a busy community-based outpatient clinic. The role requires accurate visual assessment, refraction, ocular health checks, diagnosis of common visual disorders, corrective lens prescribing, and timely referral of complex cases to ophthalmologists. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment where clinical excellence, patient communication, service efficiency, regulatory compliance, and retail service standards are equally important.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, including visual acuity, refraction, binocular vision, and ocular health assessments.
• Diagnose and manage common eye conditions, visual disorders, and refractive errors within optometry scope of practice.
• Refer complex or advanced eye conditions to ophthalmologists or appropriate medical specialists when required.
• Prescribe corrective lenses, including glasses and contact lenses, based on clinical findings and patient requirements.
• Support contact lens fitting, patient guidance, lens care education, and follow‑up recommendations.
• Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, treatment options, optical products, and long‑term vision management.
• Maintain accurate and compliant patient records in line with DHA requirements and internal clinic standards.
• Manage patient flow efficiently in a busy outpatient environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality of care.
• Ensure proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and readiness of optometry equipment.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists, clinic nurses, reception teams, retail optical staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow infection control, patient safety, clinical governance, and regulatory protocols at all times.
• Support a seamless patient experience by balancing clinical accuracy with service responsiveness.
• Participate in training, continuous professional development, quality improvement, and clinic service initiatives.
• Maintain strong communication with patients and colleagues to support continuity of care and customer confidence.
• Contribute to a patient‑centric healthcare environment focused on trust, accessibility, and high‑quality eye care.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Optometry or a related field.
• Valid DHA license to practice as an Optometrist.
• Valid Basic Life Support certification.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of relevant experience in a clinical optometry, outpatient clinic, or retail optical setting.
• Strong clinical skills in refraction, contact lens fitting, visual assessment, and eye health screening.
• Good understanding of common eye conditions, corrective lens prescribing, and patient referral pathways.
• Excellent patient communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage high patient volumes while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and care quality.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced outpatient clinic environment.
• Strong computer literacy with familiarity using EMR systems.
• Team‑oriented approach with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Detail‑oriented, patient‑focused, commercially aware, and adaptable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Commitment to DHA standards, patient safety, clinical documentation, and continuous professional development.

Skills Set

• Optometry
• Eye examination
• Visual acuity testing
• Refraction
• Binocular vision assessment
• Ocular health assessment
• Contact lens fitting
• Corrective lens prescribing
• Glasses prescription
• Patient education
• Eye health screening
• Outpatient eye care
• Common eye condition management
• Ophthalmology referral
• DHA license
• Basic Life Support
• EMR systems
• Patient records
• Infection control
• Clinical documentation
• Patient communication
• Customer service
• Clinic workflow support
• Multidisciplinary care
• Retail optical awareness
• Preventive eye care
• Quality improvement

Why Join Us

This opportunity is well suited for an Optometrist - Eye Care who wants to build a meaningful clinical career within Dubai's healthcare sector. The role offers exposure to outpatient eye care, modern clinic systems, multidisciplinary coordination, patient-focused service standards, and professional growth within the HealthHub Clinics network. It provides a strong platform to deliver accessible eye care, support community health, and contribute to a growing healthcare model backed by a respected regional business group.

About the Company

Al‑Futtaim Healthcare operates HealthHub Clinics, a growing multi‑speciality healthcare network in Dubai offering advanced diagnostics, medical expertise, and patient-focused services across multiple specialties. As part of Al‑Futtaim Group, HealthHub Clinics combines professional clinical standards with accessible community healthcare. The network focuses on evidence-based care, smart healthcare solutions, quality improvement, and a patient‑centric approach designed to support families across Dubai and the wider UAE.