Consultant Paediatrics Ophthalmology

The Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist assesses and treats eye conditions in infants, children and adolescents. The role includes complex clinical decision-making and surgical care within authorised privileges, with attention to age-specific needs, family communication and collaboration with other professionals supporting child health.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine paediatric patients and diagnose eye disorders, visual-development concerns and strabismus.
• Plan medical or surgical treatment based on age, diagnosis, clinical risk and recognised standards of care.
• Manage complex referrals, coordinate additional investigations and provide follow-up to monitor visual outcomes.
• Explain procedures, treatment expectations and aftercare to parents or guardians and obtain consent as required.
• Collaborate with paediatricians, anaesthesia, orthoptics and other specialties on children with complex needs.
• Maintain timely medical documentation and participate in audit, quality and patient-safety activities.
• Support teaching, supervision and professional development of junior clinicians.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A recognised medical degree and accredited Ophthalmology residency are required.
• Fellowship or subspecialty training in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus is expected.
• Three to five years of consultant experience after board/fellowship is listed.
• A valid DOH Consultant licence or eligibility is required, together with applicable PQR compliance.
• Experience with paediatric eye surgery and complex childhood eye disease is important.

Skills and Professional Expectations

• Strong clinical and surgical judgement in paediatric ophthalmology.
• Clear, sensitive communication with children and caregivers.
• Good coordination with multidisciplinary child-health teams.
• Commitment to teaching, clinical excellence and safe documentation.

The successful candidate should maintain accurate records, communicate clearly and follow relevant safety, confidentiality, quality and professional standards. Teamwork, sound judgement and timely escalation of concerns are important.

Employment Details

This is a full-time opportunity based in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Use the application link in this listing to submit your interest. Shift, roster, on-call or site duties depend on the role.