Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Neuro-Ophthalmologist to join a leading tertiary care hospital in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing and managing complex visual disorders related to neurological diseases in both adult and pediatric patients. Dual fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology is highly preferred to support comprehensive neuro-visual services. The role requires close collaboration with neurology, neurosurgery, radiology, endocrinology, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and manage neuro-ophthalmic disorders affecting the optic nerve, visual pathways, ocular motility, and neurological vision.
• Evaluate and treat conditions including optic neuritis, papilledema, diplopia, visual field defects, ischemic optic neuropathy, cranial nerve palsies, myasthenia gravis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and neuro-ophthalmic emergencies.
• Perform comprehensive neuro-ophthalmic examinations and interpret specialized diagnostic tests, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field testing, fundus imaging, fluorescein angiography, and electrophysiological studies.
• Interpret and correlate neuroimaging findings, including MRI and CT scans, with ophthalmic and neurological conditions.
• Provide specialized care for both adult and pediatric patients with neuro-ophthalmic disorders, where dual-trained.
• Collaborate closely with neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, endocrinologists, pediatricians, and rehabilitation specialists to develop multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative ophthalmic assessment for patients undergoing neurological and neurosurgical procedures where appropriate.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and long-term disease management.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with DOH regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing medical education activities.
• Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, fellows, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with patient safety standards, infection control protocols, ethical medical practice, and evidence-based clinical guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Completion of a recognized Residency in Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology from a recognized institution.
• Dual Fellowship or subspecialty training in Pediatric Ophthalmology is highly preferred.
• Tier 1 qualification, such as:
• American Board Certification
• UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
• Canadian Fellowship
• Australian/New Zealand Fellowship
• Equivalent internationally recognized qualification
• DOH License, DOH Eligibility Letter, or eligibility for Consultant licensure in the UAE.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of Consultant-level experience in Neuro-Ophthalmology.
• Extensive experience managing complex neuro-ophthalmic disorders in adult and pediatric populations.
• Previous experience in a tertiary care hospital or academic medical center is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced expertise in neuro-ophthalmic diagnosis and management.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting neuroimaging and ophthalmic diagnostic investigations.
• Excellent clinical judgment and multidisciplinary decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, patient counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine, research, and continuous professional development.
• High standards of professionalism, ethics, and patient-centered care.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.