Consultant in Fetal Medicine - Prenatal Diagnosis and Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks an experienced Consultant in Fetal Medicine to provide advanced fetal imaging, prenatal diagnosis, and management for high-risk pregnancies in Dubai. The role involves detailed fetal assessments, multidisciplinary collaboration, and counseling for patients and families.

The successful candidate will deliver interventional fetal medicine procedures, coordinate diagnostic investigations, and contribute to evidence-based practice within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) 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.
• Proven expertise in fetal medicine procedures and imaging.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive fetal medicine consultations for high-risk pregnancies and complex fetal conditions.
• Conduct detailed fetal assessments and anomaly scans, including fetal echocardiography and Doppler studies.
• Develop individualized management plans and coordinate prenatal diagnostic investigations.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, and geneticists.
• Perform indicated prenatal interventions within scope of training and ensure safety.
• Counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, prognosis, and management options.

Skills

Fetal medicine expertise

Advanced fetal imaging

Prenatal diagnostic reasoning

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Specialist in Fetal Medicine

Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job description

Consultant in Fetal Medicine - Prenatal Diagnosis and Care Job Snapshot - Role: Consultant in Fetal Medicine - 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: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Consultant in Fetal Medicine to provide specialized assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex fetal conditions and high-risk pregnancies in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will deliver advanced fetal medicine services, including detailed fetal imaging, prenatal diagnostic investigations, and indicated fetal interventions. The role requires expertise in identifying fetal abnormalities, developing individualized management plans, and supporting informed clinical decisions throughout pregnancy. Working closely with obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, geneticists, and other healthcare professionals, the consultant will contribute to coordinated care focused on maternal and fetal health. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical judgment, technical proficiency in fetal medicine procedures, compassionate patient counseling skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

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: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Fetal Medicine Assessment

• Provide comprehensive fetal medicine consultations for patients with high-risk pregnancies and complex fetal conditions.
• Conduct detailed fetal assessments to identify congenital abnormalities and other fetal health concerns.
• Perform advanced fetal anomaly scans and evaluate relevant anatomical findings.
• Conduct fetal echocardiography to assess fetal cardiac structures and function.
• Perform Doppler studies to evaluate fetal and placental circulation.
• Assess fetal development and identify findings requiring additional investigation or specialist management.
• Interpret prenatal diagnostic findings and develop appropriate clinical recommendations.

Prenatal Diagnosis and Clinical Management

• Provide specialist evaluation and management of pregnancies complicated by fetal abnormalities.
• Conduct or coordinate appropriate prenatal diagnostic investigations, including genetic testing.
• Interpret relevant fetal imaging and diagnostic results.
• Develop individualized management plans based on clinical findings and patient circumstances.
• Collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetricians, geneticists, and neonatologists.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions involving complex fetal diagnoses.
• Support coordinated planning for ongoing pregnancy management and neonatal care where appropriate.

Fetal Interventions and Procedures

• Perform indicated prenatal interventions within the scope of specialist training and clinical expertise.
• Undertake fetal blood sampling when clinically appropriate.
• Perform intrauterine transfusions for patients requiring fetal treatment.
• Carry out fetal shunt placement and other indicated interventional fetal medicine procedures.
• Evaluate clinical indications and procedural considerations before fetal interventions.
• Coordinate procedural planning with relevant multidisciplinary specialists.
• Provide appropriate assessment and follow-up following fetal medicine procedures.
• Maintain high standards of clinical safety throughout diagnostic and interventional care.

Patient and Family Counseling

• Provide clear and compassionate counseling regarding fetal diagnoses, prognosis, and available management options.
• Explain prenatal diagnostic findings and relevant treatment considerations to patients and families.
• Support informed decision-making through accurate and sensitive communication.
• Address patient concerns regarding complex fetal conditions and high-risk pregnancies.
• Communicate effectively with patients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Maintain a respectful, empathetic, and patient-centered approach during challenging clinical discussions.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, geneticists, and other subspecialists.
• Contribute specialist fetal medicine recommendations to multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical case discussions and coordinated management of complex pregnancies.
• Maintain effective communication between fetal medicine and other relevant clinical teams.
• Support continuity of care through accurate documentation and timely communication of clinical findings.

Clinical Governance and Academic Development

• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records and clinical documentation.
• Participate in departmental meetings, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Follow evidence-based fetal medicine practices and relevant clinical protocols.
• Stay informed about developments in prenatal diagnosis, fetal imaging, and interventional fetal medicine.
• Contribute to departmental research, scientific publications, and academic activities.
• Support the training and mentorship of junior doctors, sonographers, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Participate in continuing professional development to maintain current specialist knowledge and clinical skills.

Qualifications and Professional Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) 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.
• Proven expertise