Staff Physician - Retina Ophthalmology

Client of First Medical Center; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Housing allowance

Annual flights

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

End-of-service benefits

CME subject to final contract

Job summary

Client of First Medical Center in Abu Dhabi seeks a Staff Physician specialized in Retina Ophthalmology to diagnose and manage retinal disorders. The physician will provide expert eye assessments, coordinate imaging, and deliver medical and procedural treatments within approved privileges to preserve patients’ vision.

The role requires a recognized Ophthalmology qualification with retina subspecialty, UAE licensing eligibility, and strong clinical judgment.

Qualifications

• Recognized specialist qualification in Ophthalmology with expertise or subspecialty in Retina.
• Experience appropriate to Staff Physician and UAE licensing requirements.
• Eligibility for, or active licence from, UAE health authority.
• Demonstrated competence in retinal diagnosis and management.
• Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive retinal assessments and ophthalmic examinations.
• Diagnose and manage retinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy and AMD.
• Interpret retinal imaging (OCT and fundus) according to clinical privileges.
• Administer retinal treatments and perform relevant procedures within training and privileges.
• Identify sight-threatening conditions and coordinate urgent intervention when required.
• Monitor treatment response and arrange follow-up.
• Collaborate with general ophthalmologists, endocrinologists, neurologists and other clinicians.
• Counsel patients on diagnosis, treatment options and preventive eye care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in audits.

Skills

Retina ophthalmology

Clinical judgment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

UAE medical licensure

Job description

Staff Physician Retina Ophthalmology

Location

Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Position Type

Full-Time On-Site

Facility Type

Premium Private Hospital

Department

Ophthalmology Retinal Services

Benefits & Allowances

• Potential benefits may include medical insurance
• housing allowance
• annual flights
• relocation assistance
• visa sponsorship
• end-of-service benefits
• and continuing medical education subject to the final contract

Overview A premium private hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Staff Physician specializing in Retina Ophthalmology to diagnose and manage retinal and vitreoretinal disorders The physician will provide specialist eye assessments coordinate diagnostic imaging deliver appropriate medical and procedural treatments within approved clinical privileges and support the preservation of patients vision

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive retinal assessments and ophthalmic examinations
• Diagnose and manage retinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy age-related macular degeneration retinal vascular disorders and retinal detachment
• Interpret retinal imaging including optical coherence tomography and fundus imaging according to clinical privileges
• Administer appropriate retinal treatments and perform relevant procedures within approved training and privileges
• Identify sight-threatening conditions and coordinate urgent intervention when required
• Monitor treatment response and arrange appropriate follow-up
• Collaborate with general ophthalmologists diabetes specialists neurologists and other relevant clinicians
• Counsel patients on diagnosis treatment options visual prognosis and preventive eye care
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in quality assurance and clinical audits

Qualifications

Recognized specialist qualification in Ophthalmology with appropriate expertise or subspecialty training in Retina. Experience appropriate to the Staff Physician position and applicable UAE licensing requirements. Eligibility for, or an active licence from, the relevant UAE health authority, as required. Demonstrated competence in retinal diagnosis and management. Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and communication skills. Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.