Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmology (STMC)

Job Description

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Managerial Task

• Supports, implements, and follows all hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures




• Helps lead and implement the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes




• Participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes




• Assists with scheduling and supports the Division Chief in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times




• Attends Divisional meetings as required




• Assists the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate




• Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief

Technical Task

• Diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty. The Consultant Physician’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:




• Oversees the clinical activities of the junior medical staff and is assumes responsibility for the care they provide




• Complies with all established hospital polices regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices




• Practices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources




• Leads ward round; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice




• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures




• Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required




• Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required




• Actively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients




• Ensures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent




• Accepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals

SEHA Compliance

• Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SEHA facilities policies.




• Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frame

SEHA Qualifications

• Qualification from Tier 1




• Qualification from Tier 2




• Current national license or equivalent




• Certified proof of yearly CME

Additional Qualifications

• 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:




• Valid DOH (Department of Health – Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility.




• Experience working within JCI-accredited hospitals is preferred.

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2026-04-01 07:26:24