Consultant Ophthalmologist - Reconstructive Eye Care
Posted date [2026-05-22]
(ID: 45544)
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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 Eye CareJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Ophthalmologist
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: 5-7 years of post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Ophthalmologist - Reconstructive Eye Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for a physician with advanced expertise in reconstructive ophthalmology, oculoplastic surgery, orbital disease management, and complex periocular conditions. The role is suited for a consultant who can diagnose, plan, and perform reconstructive eye procedures while working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, functional, and patient-centered outcomes.
This position focuses on managing patients with eyelid disorders, lacrimal system disease, orbital conditions, facial trauma, tumors, eyelid malpositions, and tear drainage problems. The consultant will provide outpatient and inpatient ophthalmology care, perform advanced reconstructive procedures, and support clinical quality through documentation, audits, research, teaching, and continuous professional development.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 65000-85000
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
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage ophthalmic, periocular, orbital, and oculoplastic conditions requiring reconstructive assessment or surgical intervention.
* Perform reconstructive ophthalmic surgeries including eyelid reconstruction, lacrimal procedures, orbital surgery, trauma reconstruction, and functional eyelid surgery.
* Evaluate and treat patients with orbital diseases, eyelid malpositions, periocular tumors, facial trauma, and tear drainage disorders.
* Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient ophthalmology consultations for complex reconstructive and oculoplastic cases.
* Collaborate with ENT, maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, anesthesia, nursing, and other multidisciplinary teams.
* Develop individualized surgical and non-surgical treatment plans based on patient needs, functional goals, and clinical findings.
* Provide clear patient and family counseling on diagnosis, treatment choices, surgical procedures, risks, recovery, and postoperative care.
* Maintain accurate patient records and ensure documentation follows UAE healthcare regulations, facility protocols, and clinical governance standards.
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research activities, departmental meetings, and continuing medical education programs.
* Support patient safety, ethical care, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement in reconstructive ophthalmology services.
Ideal Profile
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized for consultant-level ophthalmology practice.
* Board certification, fellowship, or equivalent specialist qualification in Ophthalmology.
* Subspecialty training in Oculoplastic or Reconstructive Ophthalmology.
* Valid UAE consultant license or eligibility for consultant-level ophthalmology licensing.
* Minimum 5-7 years of post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.
* Strong expertise in advanced reconstructive, lacrimal, orbital, eyelid, and trauma-related surgical procedures.
* Experience in tertiary eye care or academic medical centers is preferred.
* Exposure to complex orbital and facial reconstructive surgeries is an advantage.
* Research and teaching experience is beneficial.
* Strong communication, patient-management, surgical planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment.
* Commitment to patient safety, clinical quality, ethical practice, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
* Reconstructive ophthalmology
* Oculoplastic surgery
* Eyelid reconstruction
* Lacrimal surgery
* Orbital surgery
* Functional eyelid surgery
* Trauma reconstruction
* Orbital disease management
* Eyelid malposition correction
* Periocular tumor assessment
* Facial trauma care
* Tear drainage disorder management
* Outpatient ophthalmology
* Inpatient ophthalmology
* Surgical treatment planning
* Postoperative care
* Patient counseling
* Multidisciplinary collaboration
* Clinical documentation
* Quality improvement
* Clinical audits
* Research and teaching
* Continuing medical education
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a strong platform for a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in reconstructive and oculoplastic care to work in Dubai’s advanced Hospital and Health Care sector. The role provides exposure to complex eye reconstruction, orbital surgery, trauma cases, and multidisciplinary surgical care within a modern healthcare environment focused on patient safety and clinical excellence.
The selected consultant can expect a competitive tax-free salary, family benefits, health insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid annual leave, CME support, and professional development opportunities while contributing to high-quality reconstructive ophthalmology services.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare recruitment across the UAE and wider GCC region by connecting experienced physicians and medical specialists with leading hospitals, clinics, and healthcare institutions. The company helps healthcare employers secure consultant-level talent while matching doctors with roles aligned to their specialty expertise, licensing pathway, and long-term career goals.
