Location
Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra Region
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled consultant in fetal medicine to join a leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Al Dhafra Region. The successful candidate will provide specialized care for high-risk pregnancies, fetal diagnosis, prenatal screening, and management of fetal abnormalities while working within a multidisciplinary maternal-fetal medicine team to deliver exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive fetal medicine services, including prenatal screening, diagnosis, and management of high-risk pregnancies.
- Perform advanced obstetric ultrasound examinations, fetal anomaly scans, fetal echocardiography (where qualified), Doppler studies, and first-trimester screening.
- Diagnose and manage fetal congenital anomalies, genetic disorders, multiple pregnancies, fetal growth restriction, and other complex fetal conditions.
- Perform invasive prenatal diagnostic procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS), where credentialed.
- Develop individualized management plans for mothers and fetuses in collaboration with obstetricians, neonatologists, pediatric subspecialists, geneticists, radiologists, and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Provide prenatal counseling to expectant parents regarding fetal conditions, prognosis and available treatment options.
- Participate in multidisciplinary fetal medicine meetings and case discussions.
- Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, and international clinical guidelines.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, teaching, and continuing medical education activities.
Requirements
- Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
- Completion of an accredited residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
- Fellowship or subspecialty training in fetal medicine or maternal-fetal medicine from a recognized institution.
- Board certification or equivalent recognized qualification in fetal medicine/maternal-fetal medicine.
- DOH license/eligibility is preferred.
- Internationally trained candidates meeting DOH licensing requirements are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Annual paid leave with air ticket allowance.
- Continuing medical education (CME) and professional development support.
- End-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
- Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art tertiary healthcare facility with advanced maternal and fetal medicine services.