Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist UAE Private

1. Position Summary

The Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Strabismus) provides specialized clinical and surgical management for children with strabismus and pediatric eye conditions. The role requires a Western-trained Tier-1 consultant able to deliver high-volume outpatient care and perform advanced strabismus surgery within a private sector environment focused on efficiency quality and patient experience.

2. Minimum Qualifications & Licensing Requirements

Tier-1 Accepted Qualifications

One of the following (or equivalent):

• UK CCT / CESR (Ophthalmology Pediatric & Strabismus focus)

• American Board Certification (Ophthalmology Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus fellowship)

• Canadian RCPSC Fellowship

• Irish CSCST

• Australian FRANZCO (with pediatric ophthalmology training)

• German Facharzt (Augenheilkunde Pediatric/Strabismus)

Experience Requirements

• 35 years post-consultant experience in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.

• High surgical case volume in horizontal and vertical muscle surgery.

• Experience in private practice settings is an advantage.

Licensing

• Eligible for DHA DOH or MOHAP Consultant License (depending on emirate).

• Completion of DataFlow PSV and applicable authority exam/exemption.

3. Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Surgical Care

• Diagnose and manage the full spectrum of pediatric ophthalmic conditions including:

  • Esotropia exotropia vertical deviations

  • Amblyopia management

  • Congenital and developmental eye disorders

  • Pediatric cataract evaluation (if trained)

  • Ocular motility disorders

• Perform high-precision strabismus surgeries (horizontal/vertical muscle reoperations adjustable sutures if trained).

• Conduct pediatric clinics orthoptic assessments and comprehensive pre/post-operative care.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with orthoptists optometrists anesthesiologists and pediatric teams.

• Participate in case discussions and care-pathway improvements.

Private Sector Standards

• Maintain excellent patient communication and family counseling.

• Deliver efficient high-patient-volume outpatient services.

• Maintain accurate EMR documentation (e.g. Medcare EPIC Cerner depending on facility).

• Uphold international safety infection control and clinical governance standards.

4. Core Competencies

• Expertise in pediatric strabismus diagnostics and surgical correction

• High precision in ocular muscle surgery

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced private ophthalmology settings

• Commitment to exceptional patient experience

5. Workload & On-Call

• Pediatric and strabismus outpatient clinics

• Scheduled operating lists

• Light on-call duties (varies by private facility)

How to Apply

Qualified candidates may submit their updated CV to:

Put Job Ref: PED-STRAB-CONS-UAE-2025 in email subject section.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.