Consultant Fetal Medicine Specialist

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East invites an experienced Consultant Fetal Medicine Specialist to Dubai to lead, diagnose, and manage high‑risk pregnancies using advanced fetal imaging and prenatal diagnostics. The role requires board certification in obstetrics/gynecology and a minimum of five years post‑qualification experience, with strong communication and teamwork across maternal‑fetal care teams.

You will collaborate with obstetricians, neonatologists, geneticists, and other specialists to

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent is required.
• Specialist qualification in Fetal Medicine from a recognized program.
• Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in Fetal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive fetal medicine services for high-risk pregnancies and complex fetal conditions.
• Perform detailed fetal assessments and anomaly scans.
• Conduct fetal echocardiography where clinically indicated.
• Perform and interpret fetal Doppler studies.
• Coordinate and interpret appropriate prenatal and genetic investigations.
• Develop individualized management plans in collaboration with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetricians, neonatologists, geneticists, and other relevant subspecialists.
• Perform fetal blood sampling within clinical expertise and privileges.
• Undertake intrauterine transfusions where clinically indicated.
• Perform fetal shunt placement and other appropriate fetal interventions within training and clinical privileges.
• Assess fetal diagnoses, disease severity, prognosis, and available management options.
• Provide clear and compassionate counseling to patients and families regarding fetal abnormalities, investigations, prognosis, and treatment pathways.

Skills

Fluency in English

Arabic language skills

Education

MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree

Specialist qualification in Fetal Medicine

Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job description

Job Snapshot

Consultant Fetal Medicine Specialist Job Snapshot Role: Consultant Fetal Medicine Specialist Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in Fetal Medicine Job Type: Not specified

Position Overview

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Consultant Fetal Medicine Specialist for a specialist healthcare opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates within the Hospital and Health Care industry. The role focuses on the diagnosis, assessment, and management of complex fetal conditions and high-risk pregnancies, combining advanced fetal imaging, prenatal diagnostics, interventional procedures, and multidisciplinary maternal-fetal care. The successful candidate will provide expert fetal medicine services while collaborating with obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, geneticists, and other clinical teams to develop individualized care pathways for mothers and babies.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Not specified

Role Context

The Consultant in Fetal Medicine will provide advanced clinical evaluation and management for high-risk pregnancies and complex fetal abnormalities. The position requires substantial expertise in fetal imaging, prenatal diagnostic techniques, fetal intervention, patient counseling, and multidisciplinary decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive fetal medicine services for high-risk pregnancies and complex fetal conditions.
• Perform detailed fetal assessments and anomaly scans.
• Conduct fetal echocardiography where clinically indicated.
• Perform and interpret fetal Doppler studies.
• Coordinate and interpret appropriate prenatal and genetic investigations.
• Develop individualized management plans in collaboration with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetricians, neonatologists, geneticists, and other relevant subspecialists.
• Perform fetal blood sampling within clinical expertise and privileges.
• Undertake intrauterine transfusions where clinically indicated.
• Perform fetal shunt placement and other appropriate fetal interventions within training and clinical privileges.
• Assess fetal diagnoses, disease severity, prognosis, and available management options.
• Provide clear and compassionate counseling to patients and families regarding fetal abnormalities, investigations, prognosis, and treatment pathways.
• Maintain accurate and detailed clinical documentation.
• Ensure effective communication between patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Stay current with developments in fetal medicine, prenatal diagnostics, imaging, and interventional practice.
• Participate in departmental research, publications, and academic activities.
• Contribute to quality-improvement initiatives and clinical governance.
• Participate in departmental and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support the teaching and mentorship of junior doctors, sonographers, and allied health professionals.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Specialist qualification in Fetal Medicine from a recognized training program.
• Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in Fetal Medicine.
• Tertiary hospital or specialized fetal medicine unit experience is preferred.
• Proven expertise in advanced fetal imaging.
• Strong experience in prenatal diagnostics.
• Demonstrated experience with fetal interventions.
• Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Fluency in English.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous professional development.

Clinical Expertise

• Fetal Medicine
• High-risk pregnancy assessment
• Complex fetal conditions
• Fetal anomaly scanning
• Fetal echocardiography
• Doppler studies
• Prenatal diagnostics
• Genetic testing coordination
• Fetal blood sampling
• Intrauterine transfusion
• Fetal shunt placement
• Fetal intervention
• Multidisciplinary pregnancy management
• Patient and family counseling
• Clinical governance
• Maternal-fetal care

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Consultant Fetal Medicine Specialist with Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology and recognized specialist training in Fetal Medicine. The candidate should demonstrate advanced capability in fetal imaging, prenatal diagnosis, management of high-risk pregnancies, fetal intervention, multidisciplinary care, and sensitive counseling for patients and families facing complex fetal diagnoses.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare recruitment for specialist and consultant-level medical opportunities across the Middle East.