Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist

We're Hiring | Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experiencedConsultant Pediatric Ophthalmologistto join a leading healthcare facility inAbu Dhabi, UAE.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise inpediatric eye disorders, childhood vision development, strabismus management, and pediatric ophthalmic procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for internationally trained consultants seeking career growth, a competitive salary, and a rewarding professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and managepediatric eye conditionsin infants, children, and adolescents.
• Evaluate and treatstrabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataracts, refractive errors, and other childhood visual disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive pediatric eye examinations and visual development assessments.
• Performstrabismus surgery and other pediatric ophthalmic procedures, within authorized clinical privileges.
• Diagnose and managecongenital and hereditary eye diseases, including pediatric glaucoma and retinal abnormalities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for children with complex ophthalmic conditions.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations, includingoptical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus imaging, ocular ultrasound, and visual field assessments, where age-appropriate.
• Provide pre-operative assessments, surgical planning, and post-operative follow-up.
• Collaborate withpediatricians, neurologists, orthoptists, optometrists, and other ophthalmology specialists.
• Educate parents and caregivers regarding treatment options, visual development, and long-term eye care.
• Ensure compliance withDOH regulations, pediatric ophthalmology protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification inOphthalmology.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification.
• Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismusis highly desirable.
• American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized qualificationsare preferred.
• Minimum5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experiencepreferred, including substantial pediatric ophthalmology experience.
• Strong expertise inpediatric eye disorders, strabismus, amblyopia, and childhood vision management.
• Eligible for the appropriateDOH Consultant Ophthalmology classification/licensein Abu Dhabi, with relevant pediatric ophthalmology clinical privileges, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi.
• Modern pediatric ophthalmology facilities and advanced diagnostic technologies.
• Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms.
• Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.