Senior Paediatric Ophthalmology Consultant — Dubai

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Health insurance

Annual paid leave

Flight allowance

CME funding

Paid study leave

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to lead clinical care for pediatric eye conditions. The role covers diagnosis, surgical management including strabismus and pediatric cataract, and coordination with neonatology and pediatric teams.

Ideal candidates have completed specialist training in ophthalmology with fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology and DHA license eligibility; the package includes housing, health

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Completion of accredited specialist training in Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship or formal subspecialty training in Paediatric Ophthalmology is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage strabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataracts, congenital glaucoma, and pediatric refractive errors.
• Assess children with genetic, developmental, neurological, and congenital eye disorders.
• Screen, diagnose, and coordinate treatment for retinopathy of prematurity.
• Evaluate congenital eyelid abnormalities, lacrimal disorders, and pediatric ocular surface conditions.
• Perform comprehensive eye examinations using age‑appropriate visual assessment methods.
• Conduct ocular alignment, motility, refraction, visual acuity, fundus, and anterior segment assessments.
• Interpret ophthalmic imaging, diagnostic studies, visual function tests, and relevant laboratory findings.
• Perform strabismus surgery, pediatric cataract surgery, and other procedures within approved clinical privileges.
• Develop individualized surgical and non‑surgical treatment plans based on diagnosis, age, visual development, and family needs.
• Manage emergency pediatric ophthalmic presentations, including trauma, acute visual loss, infection, and raised intraocular pressure.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Coordinate care with neonatologists, pediatricians, neurologists, geneticists, anesthesiologists, optometrists, nurses, and allied healthcare teams.
• Counsel parents and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment choices, surgical risks, prognosis, and follow‑up requirements.
• Educate families on patching therapy, corrective lenses, medication use, postoperative care, and visual rehabilitation.
• Monitor long‑term visual development and treatment outcomes in children with chronic eye conditions.
• Maintain complete consultation notes, operative reports, consent records, investigation findings, and follow‑up plans.
• Comply with hospital policies, patient‑safety standards, and applicable UAE healthcare regulations.
• Participate in clinical audits, morbidity reviews, quality improvement projects, and service‑development initiatives.
• Teach junior physicians, residents, nurses, and other clinical professionals.
• Contribute to clinical research, case reviews, continuing medical education, and professional conferences.
• Remain current with advances in paediatric ophthalmology, microsurgery, imaging, and evidence‑based treatment.

Skills

Paediatric ophthalmology

Pediatric eye examinations

Strabismus management

Strabismus surgery

Amblyopia treatment

Pediatric cataract surgery

Congenital cataracts

Congenital glaucoma

Retinopathy of prematurity

Pediatric refraction

Ophthalmic imaging

Pediatric ophthalmic emergencies

Microsurgical procedures

Surgical treatment planning

Postoperative eye care

Family counseling

Multidisciplinary pediatric care

Clinical governance

Medical education

Clinical research

DHA Consultant License eligibility

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree

Completion of accredited Ophthalmology specialist training

Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology

Tools

Dubai Health Authority Consultant License eligibility

Job description

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to lead clinical care for pediatric eye conditions. The role covers diagnosis, surgical management including strabismus and pediatric cataract, and coordination with neonatology and pediatric teams.

Ideal candidates have completed specialist training in ophthalmology with fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology and DHA license eligibility; the package includes housing, health