# Consultant Ophthalmologist- Government Hospitals

**Company:** [SearchPlus HR](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/oxaCutQKxqNkscFoJpAQEd.md)
**Location:** Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled **Consultant Ophthalmologist** to provide comprehensive ophthalmic assessment, diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgical care to patients.

The successful candidate will evaluate and manage a broad range of eye conditions, perform ophthalmic procedures appropriate to their training and clinical privileges, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

-   Perform ophthalmic surgical procedures according to qualifications, competency, and hospital privileges.
-   Perform procedures such as cataract surgery, laser procedures, intravitreal injections, and other appropriate interventions according to subspecialty training.
-   Perform preoperative assessments and provide appropriate patient counseling.
-   Explain diagnoses, treatment options, risks, benefits, alternatives, and expected outcomes to patients.
-   Interpret ophthalmic diagnostic investigations, including visual fields, OCT, fundus imaging, corneal investigations, ocular biometry, and other relevant tests.
-   Provide postoperative care and monitor patients for complications.
-   Provide appropriate long-term follow-up and disease monitoring.
-   Collaborate with optometrists, orthoptists, ophthalmic nurses, technicians, and other medical specialists.
-   Refer patients to appropriate subspecialists when required.
-   Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential medical records.
-   Follow UAE healthcare regulations, infection-control standards, hospital policies, and patient-safety requirements.
-   Participate in clinical audits, quality-improvement programs, CME/CPD activities, and departmental meetings.
-   Support teaching, training, and supervision of junior doctors and ophthalmic staff where applicable.

## Requirements

-   MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.
-   Recognized postgraduate qualification in **Ophthalmology** or an accepted equivalent.
-   Recognized fellowship/subspecialty qualification where applicable.
-   Current UAE professional license or eligibility for Consultant licensing.
-   Valid BLS certification; additional certification may be required according to facility policy.

## Benefits

-   **Competitive tax-free salary**
-   **Medical insurance** for the physician and eligible dependents, depending on the employer
-   **Annual paid leave**
-   **UAE public holidays**
-   **Annual return air ticket**
-   **Visa sponsorship**
-   **Professional malpractice/indemnity insurance**
-   **Housing or housing allowance**, depending on the employer
-   **Relocation assistance**, where applicable
-   **End-of-service benefits** according to the employment contract and applicable UAE regulations
-   **Performance/productivity incentives**, where applicable
-   **On-call allowance**, where applicable
-   **Access to modern ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical technology**
-   **Opportunities for subspecialty development, research, and teaching**