Pediatric Ophthalmologist - Saudi Arabia’s Eye Care Leaders Needed
full-time•Dubai
About this role
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly qualified Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist to lead and deliver specialized eye care services for children at a prestigious hospital in Saudi Arabia. The role involves clinical excellence, surgical expertise, and active participation in teaching and research within a multidisciplinary pediatric team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert diagnosis and treatment of pediatric eye conditions, including strabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataracts, and retinopathy of prematurity
- Perform pediatric ophthalmic surgeries and advanced diagnostic procedures
- Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, and fellows
- Collaborate with pediatricians, neurologists, and geneticists in complex case management
- Participate in academic activities, research, and quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) and hospital policies
- Contribute to the development of pediatric ophthalmology services and community outreach programs
Qualifications & Requirements
- Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with completed residency in Ophthalmology
- Fellowship or subspecialty certification in Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Board-certified (e.g., American Board, UK CCT, Arab Board, or equivalent)
- Minimum 3–5 years of post-fellowship experience in pediatric ophthalmology
- SCFHS Consultant classification eligibility is mandatory
- Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage
- Dataflow verification and professional references required
Preferred Attributes
- Skilled in pediatric ocular surgery and managing rare congenital eye disorders
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children and families
- Experience in teaching, clinical research, or public health ophthalmology
- Familiarity with EMR systems and digital imaging tools
Other facts
Tech stack
Pediatric Ophthalmology,Surgical Expertise,Clinical Excellence,Teaching,Research,Strabismus Management,Amblyopia Treatment,Congenital Cataracts,Retinopathy of Prematurity,Mentoring,Collaboration,Quality Improvement,Community Outreach,Interpersonal Skills,Communication Skills,EMR Systems,Digital Imaging Tools
About Allocation Assist DMCC
Allocation Assist Middle East provides a personalised consulting service for Highly Accomplished Doctors who want to relocate to Dubai. We connect Doctors with the most Prestigious hospitals in Dubai, UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Allocation Assist has a well-established network of trusted relationships with the most reputed and respected hospitals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Team size: 11-50 employees
Website: http://www.allocationassist.com
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 2015
What you'll do
- The Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist will provide expert diagnosis and treatment of pediatric eye conditions and perform surgeries. They will also supervise junior staff and collaborate with other specialists in complex case management.
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