Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmology

Location: Dubai & Abu Dhabi, UAE
Salary: AED 70,000–90,000 per month
Employment Type: Full-time
Level: Consultant
Specialist Qualification: Tier 1 Preferred

About the Role

Dr Expat is recruiting experienced Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologists for opportunities with leading healthcare providers across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

We are looking for Western-trained Consultants with strong experience in the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of ophthalmic conditions affecting infants, children and adolescents.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level ophthalmology care to pediatric patients.
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of pediatric ophthalmic conditions.
• Perform appropriate pediatric ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Manage complex cases and develop individualised treatment plans.
• Work collaboratively with pediatricians and other specialist teams.
• Provide senior clinical leadership and supervision where required.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Requirements

• Recognised specialist/consultant qualification from the UK with CCT, USA with American Board, Europe, Australia or equivalent recognised Western pathway.
• Tier 1 qualified doctors preferred.
• Specialist training in Ophthalmology with Pediatric Ophthalmology subspecialty experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience post-specialisation.
• Current or recent Consultant-level experience within a recognised hospital.
• Eligible for DHA or DOH Consultant licensing.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Previous UAE experience is not required.

Salary & Benefits

AED 70,000–90,000 per month, depending on experience and the individual hospital.

Benefits may include medical insurance, annual leave, annual flight allowance and additional benefits according to the hospital package.