Eye Surgeon

Job Title: Eye Surgeon
Duty Station: Musallam Eye, Ear & Specialized Surgery Hospital, Ramallah, Palestine
Starting Date October 1st 1010
Duration of Contract: 12 months renewable (with a 3-month probation period)

Scheduled to open in October 2010, Musallam Eye, Ear & Specialized Surgery sets to integrate and transform care to bring health and wellness within reach of the Palestinian community. The hospital will comprise a 45-bed, boasting a state-of-the-art, patientcentric hospital. It would provide a comprehensive eye, ENT, maxillofacial, plastic and laparoscopic surgery to the entire regions in Palestine and would rank among the finest in the Arab world. We are now looking for Senior Consultants, Consultants, Associate Consultants and Service Registrars to join us in the following disciplines:

-Cornea and refractive surgery
-Anterior segment & Cataract Surgery
-Vitreoretinal Surgery
-Oculoplastic Surgery
-Strabismus & pediatric Ophthalmology
-Uveitis
-General Ophthalmology

EDUCATION REQUIRED/PREFERRED:
Basic Medical Degree registrable with the Palestinian Medical Council and/or recognized postgraduate qualifications in ophthalmology such as Palestinian Board, American Board, Jordanian Board, FRCS, FRCOphth, or its equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED:
-Minimum 3 years experience in a hospital after graduation in ophthalmology.
-Good experience in eye surgery.
-Familiarity with modern diagnostic and surgical ophthalmic equipments.
-Strong English and Arabic spoken and written communication skills.
-Surgeons from all nationalities are welcomed as long as a working visa to Palestinian Authority is feasible

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that will commensurate
with your qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates meeting the requirements can send their CV, personal particulars, names of 2 referees, professional qualifications, career history, surgical experience, contact details and expected salary, together with medical testimonials and certificate of registration to [email protected] no later than Thursday, July 22, 2010.