Consultant Ophthalmologist - Saudi Arabia

We have opportunities available with one of the leading hospital providers in the Middle East. 

We require Ophthalmology Consultants to join one of the fastest-growing multi-specialty private healthcare service providers in Saudi Arabia. 

The Consultant Ophthalmologist is fully responsible to provide a high standard of clinical care and expertise in assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients in area of Ophthalmology and related areas of the specialty. They should be actively involved in continuous quality improvement activities of department and hospital to achieve the goals of HMG.

Requirements

• Western trained / board certified (CCT or equivalent western qualification)
• Post-graduate qualifications in the specialty.
• A minimum of 3 – 5 years of practice in specialty after obtaining the higher degree in a Tertiary Care Hospital.
• Membership, Fellowship and/or Board Certification in respective specialty.
• Relevant licensure from the country of origin, acceptable to Saudi Commission for Health Specialty and Ministry of Health.

Packages

• Competitive tax-free (at source) salary
• Family status contracts (2 years)
• Accommodation provided
• Flights provided (Spouse and up to 2 children)
• 48 hour working week / 6 days plus on call.
• 30 calendar days annual leave plus 10 public holidays
• Professional leave after completion of 12 months service*
• Child Education Assistance (2 children)
• Family Healthcare provided

The Organisation

Our client is one of the largest providers of comprehensive healthcare services in the Middle East, currently operating 20 medical facilities across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Bahrain; in addition to developing the first private medical city in Saudi Arabia.

The organisation seeks to attract highly qualified and distinguished medical professionals and its hospitals are equipped with the most advanced technology available in order to ensure patients are provided with a consistent, high-quality service. All medical facilities are operated according to the highest International Standards and are JCIA & ISO Accredited.

What Head Medical can do for you

Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK's specialist in international medical recruitment and we‘ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location.

Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll oversee the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.