Specialist - Ophthalmology

• Ensure that ophthalmological care rendered meets DoH standards • Monitor within established guidelines the quality of care provided and participate in review/study of difficult and special cases • Monitor the eye care rendered on a daily basis to ensure DoH standards are met • Keep informed of current developments in the field of ophthalmology • Be available for consultation after working hours • Coordinate with the HOD in planning programs integrating curative and preventive aspects of total patient care • Participate in implementation of approved curative/preventive programs as they relate to ophthalmology • Take an active role in teaching activities provided for nursing and ancillary staff • Participate in committees as requested by the Medical Director • Strictly observe organization’s medical regulations and policies, especially those related to infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care • Perform other miscellaneous duties as requested by the HOD • Participate in quality related activities/programs as requested by the Medical Director • Orient new staff when requested • Communicate regularly with HOD and other members of the service • 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 equivalent recognised by UAE healthcare authority)