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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day
Role Overview
We are seeking a DHA‑licensed Specialist Ophthalmologist with strong expertise in anterior segment ophthalmology to join our clinical team in Dubai.
Given the operational needs of the department, this role requires a specialist who can reliably and consistently manage both inpatient (IP) and outpatient (OP) clinical and surgical activity.
The successful candidate will support continuity of care across all service areas and contribute to stable, well‑balanced clinic and surgical workflows.
This position is best suited to a clinician with solid dual‑setting experience, who is comfortable operating across OP clinics, procedural lists, and IP care pathways.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver specialist‑level ophthalmology care with a focus on anterior segment conditions and surgery
Diagnose and manage cataracts, corneal disorders (including keratoconus, dystrophies, and infections), and anterior uveitis
Perform anterior segment surgical procedures including cataract extraction, pterygium excision, intraocular lens implantation, and related interventions
Manage both outpatient and inpatient ophthalmology services, including pre‑operative, operative, and post‑operative care
Ensure continuity and reliability of coverage across OP clinics and IP services, in line with departmental workflow requirements
Conduct vision assessments and prescribe glasses and contact lenses as clinically appropriate
Interpret diagnostic investigations such as corneal topography and anterior segment OCT
Prescribe and administer ophthalmic medications and maintain accurate, compliant medical records
Counsel patients on treatment options, risks, outcomes, and preventive eye care
Collaborate with referring physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless continuity of care
Participate in clinical audits, CME activities, and quality improvement initiatives
Contribute to teaching, education, or research activities where applicable
Ideal Candidate Profile
DHA‑licensed Specialist in Ophthalmology with subspecialty expertise in anterior segment surgery
Minimum 5 years post‑qualification specialist experience, including consistent exposure to both OP and IP settings
Demonstrated ability to manage dual OP and IP responsibilities with steadiness and clinical reliability
Strong surgical competence across anterior segment ophthalmology with a patient‑centred approach
Confident in building and maintaining a patient base within a private healthcare environment
Team‑oriented, adaptable, and committed to clinical excellence
Fluent in English (spoken and written); Arabic is an advantage
Valid Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support certification
Academic publications or research involvement are advantageous but not mandatory
Minimum Qualifications
MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution
Completion of a recognised specialty qualification approved by DHA / HAAD / MOH (UAE)
Strong communication skills and computer literacy
Ready to Apply
Join Al‑Futtaim Health and be part of a clinical environment where quality, continuity, and patient care are central to everything we do.
Apply now to contribute to the continued advancement of eye care services in Dubai.
About Al-Futtaim Healthcare
We Hear Your Ambition.
For over 90 years, the Al-Futtaim Group has been bringing the world’s leading brands of lifestyle watches, cars, home furnishings and fashion to the UAE. The Group has now introduced a whole new way of holistic healthcare through HealthHub Clinics by Al-Futtaim, its multi-speciality chain of more than 20 clinics in Dubai with over 25 specialties offering the right combination of advanced diagnostics, proven medical expertise and specialised services.
What gives our clinics an edge is that as a part of the Al-Futtaim Group, you can expect world-class quality standards, with access to the best medical services and facilities within a healing environment. It’s a new way of healthcare that’s designed to meet a patient’s needs with a complete range of smart healthcare solutions. As testimony to this, only recently, we’ve earned a rare milestone of being the only primary healthcare network in the UAE to receive the Gold Seal by a reputed international body: Accreditation Canada.
As trusted partners to health, we at HealthHub Clinics adopt evidence-based learning that enables us to listen to our patients more carefully. It helps us in treating the cause and not just the symptoms, while applying global best practices to ensure quality of care for every family member. Most of all, we adopt a patient-centric approach to healthcare that is reflected in the promise of our core belief: “We Hear You.”