Compassionate Registered Midwife — Maternity & Newborn Care

M42 Ltd.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Danat Al Emarat in Abu Dhabi is seeking a registered midwife to join our maternity services team. You will provide comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to women and newborns in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will practice evidence-based, woman-centred care, maintain thorough documentation, educate families, and collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, and nurses while upholding safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery or Nursing with Midwifery qualification.
• Valid DOH/DHA license and current home country license.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive antenatal care, including assessment, monitoring, education, and support for pregnant women.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being throughout pregnancy and identify any potential complications.
• Conduct health assessments, obtain medical histories, and develop individualized care plans.
• Educate expectant mothers and families on pregnancy, childbirth, nutrition, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
• Assist and manage normal labor and delivery, ensuring the safety and comfort of both mother and baby.
• Monitor labor progress, fetal heart rate, and maternal vital signs during childbirth.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to obstetric emergencies and complications.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and within the scope of practice.
• Provide pain management support and guidance during labor and delivery.
• Deliver immediate postpartum care to mothers after childbirth.
• Assess and monitor newborn health, including vital signs and adaptation to extrauterine life.
• Support and promote breastfeeding, including lactation education and assistance.
• Provide postnatal care, education, and emotional support to mothers and families.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, care provided, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Ensure infection prevention and control measures are followed at all times.
• Advocate for the rights, preferences, and cultural needs of women and their families.
• Participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and clinical governance initiatives.
• Provide counseling and support regarding family planning and reproductive health.
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education and compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery or Nursing with Midwifery qualification

Job description

Danat Al Emarat in Abu Dhabi is seeking a registered midwife to join our maternity services team. You will provide comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to women and newborns in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will practice evidence-based, woman-centred care, maintain thorough documentation, educate families, and collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, and nurses while upholding safety and infection control standards.