Specialist - Ophthalmology

Role Overview

Specialist - Ophthalmology at NMC Healthcare. The position is based in the United Arab Emirates and reports to the Head of Department (HOD).

Role Purpose

Deliver high-quality ophthalmological care that meets Department of Health (DoH) standards while contributing to continuous quality improvement, teaching, and the integration of curative and preventive care across the department.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Standards

• Ensure that ophthalmological care rendered meets DoH standards.
• Monitor eye care rendered on a daily basis to ensure that DoH Standards are met.
• Monitor within established guidelines the quality of care provided.
• Participate in review and study of difficult and special cases.

Professional Development & Knowledge

• Keep informed as to current developments in the field of ophthalmology.
• Maintain active and valid life support certification (e.g. BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP).

Availability & Consultation

• Remain available for consultation after working hours.

Planning & Program Implementation

• Coordinate with the HOD in planning programs integrating the curative and preventive aspects of total patient care.
• Participate in the implementation of approved curative and preventive programs as they relate to ophthalmology.

Teaching & Staff Development

• Take an active role in teaching activities provided for nursing and ancillary staff.
• Orient new staff when requested to do so.

Governance & Compliance

• Strictly observe the organization's medical regulations and policies, especially those related to infection control, patient safety, patient assessment, and patient care.
• Participate in committees as requested by the Medical Director.
• Participate in quality-related activity programs as requested by the Medical Director.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with the HOD and other members of the service.

Additional Duties

• Perform other miscellaneous duties as requested by the HOD.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 3 to 5 years' post-qualification experience at Specialist level, independent of country of origin.
• At least 1 year of Specialist-level experience from a Tier 1 country as specified by the UAE healthcare regulator.
• Basic medical degree and completion of a specialty qualification or education programme (fellowship or diploma) recognized by the relevant UAE healthcare authority.
• Certification and registration in a specialty recognized by the relevant UAE healthcare authority.
• Eligibility for relevant healthcare authority registration, such as Membership from Royal College, Arab Board Certification, MS, DM, MPhil, or an equivalent recognized by the relevant healthcare authority in the UAE.

Additional Information

• Active and valid life support certification required (e.g. BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP).
• On-call availability for consultation after working hours.