Consultant Ophthalmologist - Reconstructive Care
Posted date [2026-05-26]
(ID: 45742)
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Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Consultant Ophthalmologist - Reconstructive CareJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Ophthalmologist - Reconstructive Care
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: 5-7 years post-specialist experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Ophthalmologist - Reconstructive Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced ophthalmology consultant with advanced expertise in oculoplastic surgery, reconstructive ophthalmology, orbital disease, eyelid reconstruction, lacrimal surgery, and complex periocular care. This role is suited for a physician who can diagnose and manage functional and reconstructive eye conditions while delivering safe, patient-centered treatment aligned with international clinical standards.
The position requires strong surgical judgment, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to manage patients with eyelid malpositions, orbital disorders, facial trauma, tumors, tear drainage problems, and complex ophthalmic reconstruction needs.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 65000-90000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Consultant Ophthalmologist - Reconstructive Care provides expert diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management for patients with ophthalmic and periocular conditions requiring oculoplastic or reconstructive intervention. The role combines detailed eye assessment, orbital and eyelid evaluation, surgical planning, post-operative follow-up, and coordinated care with related surgical and medical specialties.
This position has strong clinical impact because reconstructive ophthalmology supports both visual function and facial-eye structure. The consultant will work with ENT, maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, anesthesia, nursing, and other multidisciplinary teams to manage complex cases with precision and continuity of care.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage ophthalmic, orbital, eyelid, lacrimal, and periocular disorders requiring reconstructive or oculoplastic intervention.
* Perform reconstructive ophthalmic procedures, including eyelid reconstruction, functional eyelid surgery, lacrimal surgery, orbital procedures, trauma reconstruction, and periocular repair.
* Evaluate and treat patients with orbital disease, eyelid malpositions, tumors, facial trauma, tear drainage disorders, and complex oculoplastic conditions.
* Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient ophthalmology consultations for patients requiring specialist assessment and surgical planning.
* Develop individualized treatment plans based on diagnosis, visual function, facial anatomy, imaging findings, clinical risk, and patient needs.
* Collaborate with ENT, maxillofacial, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, anesthesia, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams for complex reconstructive cases.
* Manage pre-operative counselling, informed consent, procedure planning, post-operative care, wound monitoring, recovery assessment, and long-term follow-up.
* Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, surgical options, treatment risks, expected outcomes, medication use, and post-operative care.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, operative records, consent documentation, treatment plans, follow-up reports, and clinical correspondence in line with DHA requirements.
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research activity, clinical audits, teaching sessions, and continuing medical education programs.
* Follow patient safety standards, infection control protocols, confidentiality requirements, clinical governance frameworks, and evidence-based ophthalmology practice.
Ideal Profile
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
* Board certification, fellowship, or equivalent specialist qualification in Ophthalmology with subspecialty training in Oculoplastic or Reconstructive Ophthalmology.
* Active DHA Consultant License or eligibility for Dubai Health Authority consultant licensure.
* Minimum 5-7 years of post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.
* Strong expertise in advanced reconstructive, lacrimal, eyelid, orbital, trauma-related, and functional ophthalmic surgical procedures.
* Experience in tertiary eye care, academic medical centers, complex orbital surgery, or facial reconstructive surgery is preferred.
* Research, teaching, audit, or academic contribution experience is an advantage.
* Strong communication, patient counselling, surgical documentation, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment with attention to patient safety, functional outcomes, and compassionate care.
Skills Set
* Reconstructive ophthalmology
* Oculoplastic surgery
* Eyelid reconstruction
* Lacrimal surgery
* Orbital surgery
* Functional eyelid surgery
* Trauma reconstruction
* Periocular tumor management
* Orbital disease assessment
* Eyelid malposition correction
* Tear drainage disorder management
* Facial trauma support
* Ophthalmic consultation
* Surgical treatment planning
* Post-operative care
* Multidisciplinary reconstructive care
* DHA license eligibility
* Clinical documentation
* Research and teaching
* Quality improvement
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a strong platform for a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Reconstructive Care to contribute to advanced Hospital and Health Care services in Dubai, where demand for oculoplastic surgery, orbital care, facial-eye reconstruction, and complex ophthalmic treatment continues to grow. The role provides exposure to meaningful surgical cases, multidisciplinary collaboration, and modern clinical pathways focused on functional recovery and patient confidence.
The successful candidate can expect a competitive tax-free salary, family benefits where applicable, health insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid annual leave, CME support, and professional development opportunities within a high-quality specialist healthcare environment.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports specialist healthcare recruitment across the Gulf by connecting experienced medical professionals with hospitals, clinics, eye care centers, and advanced healthcare providers. The company focuses on consultant-level placements where subspecialty expertise, surgical precision, patient communication, and high-quality clinical care are essential to successful healthcare delivery.
