Specialist – Ophthalmology

Job Description

  • Ensures that Ophthalmological care rendered meets DoH standards. 
  • Monitors within established guidelines the quality of care provided. Participates in review/study of 

difficult and special cases. 

  • Monitors the eye care rendered on a daily basis to ensure that DoH Standards are met.
  • Keeps informed as to current developments in the field of ophthalmology.
  • Available for consultation after working hours
  • Coordinates with the HOD in planning programs integrating the curative and preventive aspects of 

total patient care

  • Participates in the implementation of approved curative/preventive programs as 

they relate to Ophthalmology.Takes an active role in teaching activities provided for nursing & ancillary staff.

  • Participates in committees as requested by the Medical Director.
  • Strictly observes organization’s medical regulations and policies especially those related to 

infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.

  • Performs other miscellaneous duties as requested by the HOD.
  • Participates in quality related activities programs as requested by the Medical Director.
  • Orients new staff when requested to do so.
  • Communicates regularly with HOD and other members of the service.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures that Ophthalmological care rendered meets DoH standards. 
  • Monitors within established guidelines the quality of care provided. Participates in review/study of 

difficult and special cases. 

  • Monitors the eye care rendered on a daily basis to ensure that DoH Standards are met.
  • Keeps informed as to current developments in the field of ophthalmology.
  • Available for consultation after working hours
  • Coordinates with the HOD in planning programs integrating the curative and preventive aspects of 

total patient care

  • Participates in the implementation of approved curative/preventive programs as 

they relate to Ophthalmology.Takes an active role in teaching activities provided for nursing & ancillary staff.

  • Participates in committees as requested by the Medical Director.
  • Strictly observes organization’s medical regulations and policies especially those related to 

infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.

  • Performs other miscellaneous duties as requested by the HOD.
  • Participates in quality related activities programs as requested by the Medical Director.
  • Orients new staff when requested to do so.
  • Communicates regularly with HOD and other members of the service.

Qualifications

  • At least 3 – 5 years’ post qualification experience at Specialist level (independent of country)
  • At least 1 year Specialist level experience from a Tier 1 country as specified by the UAE healthcare regulator.
  • Basic medical degree and completion of a specialty qualification/education programme (fellowship/diploma) recognised by the relevant UAE healthcare authority.
  • Certification and registration in a speciality recognised by relevant UAE healthcare authority. Active and valid life support certification (e.g. BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP)
  • Eligibility for relevant healthcare authority registration e.g. Membership from Royal College / Arab Board Certification / MS / DM / MPhil or an equivalent recognised by relevant healthcare authority in UAE