Consultant - Reconstructive Ophthalmology
Posted date [2026-07-02]
(ID: 47359)
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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 - Reconstructive OphthalmologyJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant - Reconstructive Ophthalmology
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Minimum 5-7 years post-specialist experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant - Reconstructive Ophthalmology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced physician with advanced expertise in oculoplastic surgery, orbital disease management, eyelid reconstruction, lacrimal procedures, trauma reconstruction, and complex periocular care. This role is suited for a consultant ophthalmologist who can diagnose and manage complex eye and facial conditions, perform reconstructive ophthalmic procedures, and deliver patient-centered care aligned with international clinical standards.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 70000-90000
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 - Reconstructive Ophthalmology will provide expert medical and surgical care for patients with ophthalmic, orbital, eyelid, lacrimal, periocular, and facial conditions requiring reconstructive or oculoplastic intervention. The position involves detailed diagnosis, advanced surgical planning, outpatient and inpatient consultation, post-operative care, patient counselling, and close collaboration with ENT, maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, anesthesia, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams. The consultant will help strengthen reconstructive ophthalmology services in Dubai by improving function, appearance, comfort, vision-related outcomes, and long-term quality of life for patients with complex eye and facial disorders.
Core Duties
* Diagnose and manage ophthalmic, orbital, eyelid, lacrimal, and periocular disorders requiring reconstructive ophthalmology or oculoplastic intervention.
* Perform reconstructive ophthalmic surgeries including eyelid reconstruction, functional eyelid surgery, lacrimal surgery, orbital procedures, trauma reconstruction, and periocular defect repair.
* Evaluate and manage patients with orbital diseases, eyelid malpositions, tumors, facial trauma, tear drainage disorders, periocular lesions, and complex functional eye concerns.
* Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient ophthalmology consultations for patients requiring medical, surgical, or multidisciplinary reconstructive care.
* Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical examination, imaging results, visual function, surgical risk, patient goals, and long-term recovery needs.
* Collaborate with ENT, maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, anesthesia, pathology, nursing, and allied healthcare teams for complex reconstructive cases.
* Manage post-operative recovery, wound care, complication prevention, surgical follow-up, and long-term functional or cosmetic outcomes.
* Counsel patients and families regarding diagnosis, surgical options, procedure risks, expected recovery, post-operative care, and follow-up requirements.
* Maintain accurate patient records, including consultation notes, imaging interpretation, operative reports, consent forms, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
* Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, hospital policies, patient safety standards, infection control protocols, and clinical governance requirements.
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research activities, case reviews, and continuous medical education programs.
* Support teaching and mentoring for junior doctors, trainees, nurses, and clinical team members involved in ophthalmology and reconstructive care.
* Stay current with advances in oculoplastic surgery, reconstructive ophthalmology, orbital surgery, lacrimal procedures, trauma reconstruction, and patient safety practices.
Ideal Profile
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
* Board certification, fellowship, or equivalent recognized qualification in Ophthalmology.
* Subspecialty training in Oculoplastic Surgery or Reconstructive Ophthalmology.
* Valid UAE Consultant license or eligibility for consultant-level ophthalmology practice.
* Minimum 5-7 years of post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.
* Strong expertise in advanced reconstructive ophthalmic, orbital, lacrimal, eyelid, and periocular surgical procedures.
* Experience in tertiary eye care or academic medical centers will be an advantage.
* Exposure to complex orbital disease, facial trauma, eyelid tumors, tear drainage disorders, and facial reconstructive surgeries.
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural healthcare environment.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex surgical plans clearly to patients and families.
* Research, teaching, audit, and academic development experience will be valued.
* Commitment to patient-centered care, ethical medical practice, clinical governance, accurate documentation, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
* Reconstructive ophthalmology
* Oculoplastic surgery
* Ophthalmology
* Eyelid reconstruction
* Functional eyelid surgery
* Lacrimal surgery
* Orbital surgery
* Trauma reconstruction
* Periocular defect repair
* Orbital disease management
* Eyelid malposition correction
* Tear drainage disorder care
* Facial trauma assessment
* Ophthalmic tumor care
* Outpatient ophthalmology consultation
* Inpatient ophthalmology care
* Surgical planning
* Post-operative care
* Patient counselling
* ENT collaboration
* Maxillofacial surgery collaboration
* Plastic surgery collaboration
* Oncology collaboration
* Clinical documentation
* UAE Consultant licensing
* Research participation
* Teaching and mentoring
* Clinical audit
* Quality improvement
Why Join Us
This opportunity is ideal for a Consultant - Reconstructive Ophthalmology seeking a senior specialist role within Dubai’s advanced Hospital and Health Care sector. The position offers exposure to complex reconstructive eye cases, advanced oculoplastic and orbital surgery, multidisciplinary collaboration, professional development support, research involvement, teaching opportunities, family benefits, health insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid annual leave, and CME support. It is a strong fit for a physician who values surgical precision, patient confidence, functional restoration, and high-quality ophthalmic outcomes.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare organizations across the UAE and wider region by connecting experienced consultant physicians with specialist medical opportunities. The company works with hospitals, clinics, tertiary eye care programs, and advanced care providers in Dubai to help strengthen ophthalmology and reconstructive surgical services while matching qualified doctors with roles aligned to their expertise, licensing pathway, and long-term career goals.
The Consultant - Reconstructive Ophthalmology will provide expert medical and surgical care for patients with ophthalmic, orbital, eyelid, lacrimal, periocular, and facial conditions requiring reconstructive or oculoplastic intervention. The position involves detailed diagnosis, advanced surgical planning, outpatient and inpatient consultation, post-operative care, patient counselling, and close collaboration with ENT, maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, anesthesia, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams. The consultant will help strengthen reconstructive ophthalmology services in Dubai by improving function, appearance, comfort, vision-related outcomes, and long-term quality of life for patients with complex eye and facial disorders.
Core Duties
* Diagnose and manage ophthalmic, orbital, eyelid, lacrimal, and periocular disorders requiring reconstructive ophthalmology or oculoplastic intervention.
* Perform reconstructive ophthalmic surgeries including eyelid reconstruction, functional eyelid surgery, lacrimal surgery, orbital procedures, trauma reconstruction, and periocular defect repair.
* Evaluate and manage patients with orbital diseases, eyelid malpositions, tumors, facial trauma, tear drainage disorders, periocular lesions, and complex functional eye concerns.
* Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient ophthalmology consultations for patients requiring medical, surgical, or multidisciplinary reconstructive care.
* Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical examination, imaging results, visual function, surgical risk, patient goals, and long-term recovery needs.
* Collaborate with ENT, maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, anesthesia, pathology, nursing, and allied healthcare teams for complex reconstructive cases.
* Manage post-operative recovery, wound care, complication prevention, surgical follow-up, and long-term functional or cosmetic outcomes.
* Counsel patients and families regarding diagnosis, surgical options, procedure risks, expected recovery, post-operative care, and follow-up requirements.
* Maintain accurate patient records, including consultation notes, imaging interpretation, operative reports, consent forms, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
* Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, hospital policies, patient safety standards, infection control protocols, and clinical governance requirements.
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research activities, case reviews, and continuous medical education programs.
* Support teaching and mentoring for junior doctors, trainees, nurses, and clinical team members involved in ophthalmology and reconstructive care.
* Stay current with advances in oculoplastic surgery, reconstructive ophthalmology, orbital surgery, lacrimal procedures, trauma reconstruction, and patient safety practices.
Ideal Profile
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
* Board certification, fellowship, or equivalent recognized qualification in Ophthalmology.
* Subspecialty training in Oculoplastic Surgery or Reconstructive Ophthalmology.
* Valid UAE Consultant license or eligibility for consultant-level ophthalmology practice.
* Minimum 5-7 years of post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.
* Strong expertise in advanced reconstructive ophthalmic, orbital, lacrimal, eyelid, and periocular surgical procedures.
* Experience in tertiary eye care or academic medical centers will be an advantage.
* Exposure to complex orbital disease, facial trauma, eyelid tumors, tear drainage disorders, and facial reconstructive surgeries.
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural healthcare environment.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex surgical plans clearly to patients and families.
* Research, teaching, audit, and academic development experience will be valued.
* Commitment to patient-centered care, ethical medical practice, clinical governance, accurate documentation, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
* Reconstructive ophthalmology
* Oculoplastic surgery
* Ophthalmology
* Eyelid reconstruction
* Functional eyelid surgery
* Lacrimal surgery
* Orbital surgery
* Trauma reconstruction
* Periocular defect repair
* Orbital disease management
* Eyelid malposition correction
* Tear drainage disorder care
* Facial trauma assessment
* Ophthalmic tumor care
* Outpatient ophthalmology consultation
* Inpatient ophthalmology care
* Surgical planning
* Post-operative care
* Patient counselling
* ENT collaboration
* Maxillofacial surgery collaboration
* Plastic surgery collaboration
* Oncology collaboration
* Clinical documentation
* UAE Consultant licensing
* Research participation
* Teaching and mentoring
* Clinical audit
* Quality improvement
Why Join Us
This opportunity is ideal for a Consultant - Reconstructive Ophthalmology seeking a senior specialist role within Dubai’s advanced Hospital and Health Care sector. The position offers exposure to complex reconstructive eye cases, advanced oculoplastic and orbital surgery, multidisciplinary collaboration, professional development support, research involvement, teaching opportunities, family benefits, health insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid annual leave, and CME support. It is a strong fit for a physician who values surgical precision, patient confidence, functional restoration, and high-quality ophthalmic outcomes.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare organizations across the UAE and wider region by connecting experienced consultant physicians with specialist medical opportunities. The company works with hospitals, clinics, tertiary eye care programs, and advanced care providers in Dubai to help strengthen ophthalmology and reconstructive surgical services while matching qualified doctors with roles aligned to their expertise, licensing pathway, and long-term career goals.
