Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist Ksa, Jeddah

Job Summary

1. Position Summary

The Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Strabismus) provides specialized clinical and surgical management for children with strabismus and pediatric eye conditions. The role requires a Western-trained Tier-1 consultant able to deliver high-volume outpatient care and perform advanced strabismus surgery within a private sector environment focused on efficiency quality and patient experience.

2. Minimum Qualifications & Licensing Requirements

Tier-1 Accepted Qualifications

One of the following (or equivalent):

• UK CCT / CESR (Ophthalmology Pediatric & Strabismus focus)

• American Board Certification (Ophthalmology Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus fellowship)

• Canadian RCPSC Fellowship

• Irish CSCST

• Australian FRANZCO (with pediatric ophthalmology training)

• German Facharzt (Augenheilkunde Pediatric/Strabismus)

Experience Requirements

• 35 years post-consultant experience in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.

• High surgical case volume in horizontal and vertical muscle surgery.

• Experience in private practice settings is an advantage.

Licensing

• Eligible o rhave SCFHSConsultant License (depending on emirate).

• Completion of DataFlow PSV and applicable authority exam/exemption.

3. Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Surgical Care

• Diagnose and manage the full spectrum of pediatric ophthalmic conditions including:

  • Esotropia exotropia vertical deviations

  • Amblyopia management

  • Congenital and developmental eye disorders

  • Pediatric cataract evaluation (if trained)

  • Ocular motility disorders

• Perform high-precision strabismus surgeries (horizontal/vertical muscle reoperations adjustable sutures if trained).

• Conduct pediatric clinics orthoptic assessments and comprehensive pre/post-operative care.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with orthoptists optometrists anesthesiologists and pediatric teams.

• Participate in case discussions and care-pathway improvements.

Private Sector Standards

• Maintain excellent patient communication and family counseling.

• Deliver efficient high-patient-volume outpatient services.

• Maintain accurate EMR documentation

• Uphold international safety infection control and clinical governance standards.

4. Core Competencies

• Expertise in pediatric strabismus diagnostics and surgical correction

• High precision in ocular muscle surgery

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced private ophthalmology settings

• Commitment to exceptional patient experience

5. Workload & On-Call

• Pediatric and strabismus outpatient clinics

• Scheduled operating lists

• Light on-call duties (varies by private facility)

How to Apply

Qualified candidates may submit their updated CV to:

PutJob Ref: PED-STRAB-KSA-2026 in email subject section.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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