Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmology (STMC)

Role Overview

Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmology at SEHA Hospitals, responsible for specialist pediatric eye care, clinical leadership, and departmental governance.

Role Purpose

Deliver expert pediatric ophthalmology services in compliance with hospital standards and best practice, provide clinical oversight to junior medical staff, and support divisional operations and performance management.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice for the specialty.
• Lead ward rounds and reassess inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis in line with established best practice.
• Comply with all established hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices.
• Ensure preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent.
• Accept clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk-in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals.
• Review results of all investigations regularly and modify treatment as required.

Clinical Oversight and Team Leadership

• Oversee the clinical activities of junior medical staff and assume responsibility for the care they provide.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients.
• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.

Clinical Documentation and Compliance

• Document all relevant clinical information accurately, clearly and in a timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.
• Comply consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensure alignment with SEHA facilities policies.
• Complete and maintain regulatory requirements including licensure, certification and other mandatory training within established timeframes.

Administrative and Managerial

• Support, implement and follow all hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Lead and implement the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Participate in the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Assist with scheduling and support the Division Chief in ensuring adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• Attend Divisional meetings as required.
• Assist the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate.
• Assume other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) and specialization in Pediatric Ophthalmology.
• American Board, CCT UK, Australian Board, any Western Board, Fellowship or additional certification in Pediatric Ophthalmology.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience in Pediatric Ophthalmology.
• Qualification from Tier 1.
• Qualification from Tier 2.
• Current national license or equivalent.
• Valid Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi License or eligibility.
• Certified proof of yearly continuing medical education (CME).
• Experience working within JCI-accredited hospitals is preferred.