Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist - Strabismus
Posted date [2026-08-06]
(ID: 49117)
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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 Pediatric Ophthalmologist - StrabismusJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist - Strabismus
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Medical Practice
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: Minimum 5 years at Consultant level
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist - Strabismus position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Medical Practice opportunity focused on specialized diagnostic, medical, and surgical eye care for infants, children, and adolescents. A leading healthcare organization is hiring an experienced pediatric ophthalmologist to manage complex visual disorders, perform advanced procedures, and support patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary clinical environment.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Medical Practice
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 60000-85000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This consultant appointment provides comprehensive ophthalmic care for young patients with congenital, developmental,
refractive, neurological, and acquired eye conditions. The physician will assess visual development, diagnose complex disorders, perform pediatric eye surgery, and create treatment plans suited to each child\'s clinical and developmental needs.
The role requires close coordination with pediatricians, neurologists, geneticists, neonatologists, intensive care teams, orthoptists, optometrists, and other ophthalmology specialists. Through timely intervention and careful follow-up, the consultant will help preserve vision, support healthy visual development, and improve long-term patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage pediatric ophthalmic conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents.
* Perform comprehensive pediatric eye examinations and age-appropriate visual assessments.
* Evaluate and treat strabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, refractive disorders, and retinal diseases.
* Conduct specialized diagnostic procedures for complex childhood eye conditions.
* Perform strabismus surgery and other credentialed pediatric ophthalmic procedures.
* Assess surgical risks, obtain informed consent, and provide appropriate preoperative and postoperative care.
* Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, visual development, and evidence-based practice.
* Monitor patients over time and adjust medical, optical, surgical, or rehabilitative management as required.
* Provide ophthalmology consultations for neonatal and pediatric intensive care units when requested.
* Work with pediatricians, neurologists, geneticists, neonatologists, and other specialists on complex cases.
* Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and coordinated clinical decision-making.
* Explain diagnoses, treatment choices, surgical procedures, expected outcomes, and preventive eye care to families.
* Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, fellows, and allied healthcare professionals.
* Contribute to teaching sessions, clinical education, research, and continuing medical education programs.
* Participate in clinical governance, peer review, audit, and quality improvement activities.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, operative records, treatment plans, and follow-up documentation.
* Follow hospital policies, regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and patient safety procedures.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution and possess recognized Board Certification, CCT, Fellowship, or an equivalent specialist qualification in Ophthalmology.
Fellowship or approved subspecialty training in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus is required. Candidates must have at least five years of experience practicing at Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist level.
Strong expertise in pediatric ophthalmic surgery, complex childhood eye disorders, visual development, strabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataracts, and pediatric glaucoma is essential.
Eligibility for a Dubai Health Authority licence is required. Western qualifications such as UK CCT, FRCOphth, American Board, Canadian Fellowship, Australian Fellowship, or an equivalent credential will be highly valued.
The preferred consultant will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, compassionate communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and a consistent commitment to evidence-based, child-centered care. Previous experience in a tertiary care center or children\'s hospital would be advantageous.
Skills Set
* Pediatric ophthalmology
* Strabismus assessment
* Strabismus surgery
* Amblyopia management
* Congenital cataract treatment
* Pediatric glaucoma management
* Pediatric retinal disorders
* Refractive disorder management
* Comprehensive pediatric eye examinations
* Visual development assessment
* Pediatric ophthalmic diagnostics
* Pediatric eye surgery
* Preoperative assessment
* Postoperative management
* Neonatal ophthalmology consultation
* Pediatric intensive care consultation
* Multidisciplinary clinical coordination
* Patient and family education
* Clinical governance
* Quality improvement
* Medical research
* Clinical teaching
* Resident and fellow supervision
* Medical documentation
* Dubai Health Authority licensing
* Consultant-level decision-making
Why Join Us
This position offers the opportunity to practice pediatric ophthalmology in an advanced healthcare setting with access to modern diagnostic systems, surgical technology, and a diverse patient population. The consultant will manage challenging cases while helping children achieve better vision, functional development, and long-term quality of life.
The employment package may include a competitive tax-free salary, housing and relocation support, annual flight allowance, medical insurance, generous leave, and continuing medical education assistance. The role also provides scope for academic contribution, professional advancement, and leadership within a growing specialist eye care service.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a medical recruitment consultancy connecting experienced healthcare professionals with hospitals, specialist clinics, and medical institutions across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East. The company supports consultant-level candidates through vacancy matching, licensing guidance, relocation coordination, and recruitment assistance.
The role requires close coordination with pediatricians, neurologists, geneticists, neonatologists, intensive care teams, orthoptists, optometrists, and other ophthalmology specialists. Through timely intervention and careful follow-up, the consultant will help preserve vision, support healthy visual development, and improve long-term patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage pediatric ophthalmic conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents.
* Perform comprehensive pediatric eye examinations and age-appropriate visual assessments.
* Evaluate and treat strabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, refractive disorders, and retinal diseases.
* Conduct specialized diagnostic procedures for complex childhood eye conditions.
* Perform strabismus surgery and other credentialed pediatric ophthalmic procedures.
* Assess surgical risks, obtain informed consent, and provide appropriate preoperative and postoperative care.
* Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, visual development, and evidence-based practice.
* Monitor patients over time and adjust medical, optical, surgical, or rehabilitative management as required.
* Provide ophthalmology consultations for neonatal and pediatric intensive care units when requested.
* Work with pediatricians, neurologists, geneticists, neonatologists, and other specialists on complex cases.
* Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and coordinated clinical decision-making.
* Explain diagnoses, treatment choices, surgical procedures, expected outcomes, and preventive eye care to families.
* Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, fellows, and allied healthcare professionals.
* Contribute to teaching sessions, clinical education, research, and continuing medical education programs.
* Participate in clinical governance, peer review, audit, and quality improvement activities.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, operative records, treatment plans, and follow-up documentation.
* Follow hospital policies, regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and patient safety procedures.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution and possess recognized Board Certification, CCT, Fellowship, or an equivalent specialist qualification in Ophthalmology.
Fellowship or approved subspecialty training in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus is required. Candidates must have at least five years of experience practicing at Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist level.
Strong expertise in pediatric ophthalmic surgery, complex childhood eye disorders, visual development, strabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataracts, and pediatric glaucoma is essential.
Eligibility for a Dubai Health Authority licence is required. Western qualifications such as UK CCT, FRCOphth, American Board, Canadian Fellowship, Australian Fellowship, or an equivalent credential will be highly valued.
The preferred consultant will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, compassionate communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and a consistent commitment to evidence-based, child-centered care. Previous experience in a tertiary care center or children\'s hospital would be advantageous.
Skills Set
* Pediatric ophthalmology
* Strabismus assessment
* Strabismus surgery
* Amblyopia management
* Congenital cataract treatment
* Pediatric glaucoma management
* Pediatric retinal disorders
* Refractive disorder management
* Comprehensive pediatric eye examinations
* Visual development assessment
* Pediatric ophthalmic diagnostics
* Pediatric eye surgery
* Preoperative assessment
* Postoperative management
* Neonatal ophthalmology consultation
* Pediatric intensive care consultation
* Multidisciplinary clinical coordination
* Patient and family education
* Clinical governance
* Quality improvement
* Medical research
* Clinical teaching
* Resident and fellow supervision
* Medical documentation
* Dubai Health Authority licensing
* Consultant-level decision-making
Why Join Us
This position offers the opportunity to practice pediatric ophthalmology in an advanced healthcare setting with access to modern diagnostic systems, surgical technology, and a diverse patient population. The consultant will manage challenging cases while helping children achieve better vision, functional development, and long-term quality of life.
The employment package may include a competitive tax-free salary, housing and relocation support, annual flight allowance, medical insurance, generous leave, and continuing medical education assistance. The role also provides scope for academic contribution, professional advancement, and leadership within a growing specialist eye care service.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a medical recruitment consultancy connecting experienced healthcare professionals with hospitals, specialist clinics, and medical institutions across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East. The company supports consultant-level candidates through vacancy matching, licensing guidance, relocation coordination, and recruitment assistance.
