Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of pediatric ophthalmic conditions.

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations for infants, children, and adolescents.

• Diagnose and manage strabismus, amblyopia, and refractive errors.

• Manage congenital and developmental eye disorders.

• Diagnose and manage pediatric cataracts and glaucoma.

• Assess and manage ocular conditions associated with systemic and neurological disorders.

• Perform appropriate pediatric ophthalmic and surgical procedures.

• Provide pre-operative assessment and post-operative follow-up where required.

• Monitor visual development and treatment response.

• Provide appropriate patient and family counselling and education.

• Collaborate with pediatricians, orthoptists, neurologists, geneticists, and other multidisciplinary specialists.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions where required.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives.

• Support teaching and training activities where required.

Qualifications

• Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in Ophthalmology.

• Fellowship or recognised advanced training in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Pediatric Ophthalmology.

• Significant experience in the diagnosis and management of pediatric eye conditions.

• Strong experience in pediatric ophthalmic surgery and strabismus management.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Pediatric Ophthalmology.

• Pediatric eye examinations and visual development assessment.

• Strabismus and amblyopia management.

• Pediatric cataract and glaucoma management.

• Refractive error management.

• Congenital and developmental eye disorders.

• Pediatric ophthalmic surgery.

• Pre- and post-operative patient management.

• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities.

• Excellent communication and counselling skills with children and their families.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality pediatric ophthalmic care.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, pediatric ophthalmology experience, and professional background.