Female Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Female Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist for a Dubai-based opportunity. The role requires a DHA-consultant pathway or license eligibility, strong UK clinical experience, and extensive obstetrics/gynecology expertise to deliver high-quality care across pregnancy, delivery, and gynecological services.

The successful candidate will lead consultant-level maternity care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure evidence-based practice

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent with specialist/consultant qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology recognized by DHA.
• Current DHA Consultant license or eligibility for DHA licensing.
• Strong UK clinical experience including NHS exposure is desirable.
• MRCOG/CCT is preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication and patient-centred care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level obstetric consultations and manage pregnancy care (antenatal, labour, postnatal).
• Perform vaginal and Caesarean deliveries as appropriate within scope.
• Diagnose and manage gynecological conditions and provide reproductive health services.
• Coordinate with midwives, anesthetists, neonatologists and other specialists.
• Maintain accurate medical records and participate in governance and CPD.

Skills

UK experience

Consultant level

Clinical excellence

Education

MBBS or equivalent (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)

DHA Consultant license eligibility

Job description

Female Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Job Snapshot - Role: Female Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Hospital and Health Care - Function: Physician - Experience: Experience meeting DHA Consultant licensing criteria, with strong UK clinical experience - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Allocation Assist Middle East is recruiting an experienced Female Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a strong UK-trained background and clinical experience within the UK healthcare system for a healthcare opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care for women across different stages of life, including pregnancy management, childbirth, reproductive healthcare, preventive screening, and the diagnosis and treatment of gynaecological conditions. The role involves consultant-level management of normal and high-risk pregnancies, antenatal and postnatal care, vaginal and Caesarean deliveries, obstetric emergencies, and appropriate gynaecological procedures. Applicants should have recognized specialist or consultant qualifications in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, substantial UK clinical experience, and a current Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Consultant license or eligibility for licensing. UK postgraduate qualifications such as Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) and/or a UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) are preferred. Experience within National Health Service (NHS) hospitals is particularly desirable. The position requires strong clinical judgment, compassionate patient communication, and a commitment to evidence-based women 's healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Obstetric Consultations and Pregnancy Management

• Provide comprehensive consultant-level obstetric consultations.
• Assess and manage women throughout pregnancy.
• Deliver antenatal care and monitor maternal and fetal health.
• Manage normal and high-risk pregnancies.
• Identify pregnancy-related complications and develop appropriate management plans.
• Provide individualized care based on clinical findings and patient needs.
• Coordinate specialist input for complex pregnancies when required.
• Maintain continuity of care throughout pregnancy and childbirth.

Labour, Delivery and Postnatal Care

• Provide intrapartum care and clinical management during labour.
• Conduct vaginal deliveries within the approved scope of practice.
• Perform Caesarean deliveries when clinically indicated.
• Assess and manage obstetric emergencies.
• Provide appropriate maternal care during complex deliveries.
• Collaborate with midwives, anaesthetists, neonatologists, and other specialists.
• Monitor maternal recovery following childbirth.
• Deliver postnatal consultations and follow-up care.

Gynaecological Consultations and Treatment

• Diagnose and manage a broad range of gynaecological conditions.
• Evaluate patients presenting with menstrual disorders.
• Assess and treat uterine fibroids.
• Diagnose and manage endometriosis.
• Provide clinical management for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
• Evaluate and manage menopausal concerns.
• Develop individualized medical and surgical treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment when appropriate.

Gynaecological Procedures and Surgery

• Perform appropriate gynaecological procedures within approved clinical privileges.
• Assess patients requiring surgical treatment.
• Conduct preoperative evaluations and surgical planning.
• Discuss treatment options, expected outcomes, and relevant procedural risks.
• Provide appropriate postoperative assessment and follow-up.
• Monitor recovery and manage relevant surgical complications.
• Maintain established surgical safety and clinical governance standards.

Reproductive and Preventive Women 's Healthcare

• Provide contraception counselling and family planning guidance.
• Offer reproductive health consultations.
• Conduct cervical screening and relevant preventive women 's health services.
• Provide preconception counselling.
• Assess fertility-related concerns when appropriate.
• Recommend relevant investigations and treatment options.
• Educate patients about preventive healthcare and reproductive wellbeing.
• Support informed decision-making through clear patient communication.

Patient Counselling and Communication

• Explain diagnoses and treatment recommendations clearly.
• Discuss available medical and surgical management options.
• Obtain informed consent for relevant procedures.
• Address patient concerns with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Provide compassionate and confidential consultations.
• Support shared decision-making throughout treatment.
• Maintain a patient-centred approach to women 's healthcare.

Multidisciplinary Clinical Collaboration

• Work closely with midwives and nursing teams.
• Collaborate with neonatologists during maternity and neonatal care.
• Coordinate with anaesthetists for obstetric and gynaecological procedures.
• Consult other medical and surgical specialists when required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions involving complex cases.
• Support coordinated care for patients requiring specialist assessment or intervention.

Clinical Documentation and Governance

• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records.
• Document consultations, clinical assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Record obstetric procedures, deliveries, and relevant surgical interventions.
• Comply with Dubai Health Authority regulations.
• Follow institutional policies and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Participate in clinical governance activities.
• Contribute to departmental audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety and professional medical ethics.

Professional Development

• Participate in continuing professional development activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of advances in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Support evidence-based clinical practice.
• Contribute to improvements in maternity and women 's healthcare services.
• Participate in relevant professional education and clinical quality activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent medical degree.
• Specialist or Consultant qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology recognized by the Dubai Health Authority.
• Current DHA Consultant license or eligibility for DHA Consultant licensing.
• Strong clinical experience within the UK healthcare system.
• Relevant professional experience meeting the applicable DHA Consultant licensing pathway.
• Demonstrated competence in obstetric and gynaecological assessment and management.
• Excellent clinical judgment, patient communication, and counselling skills.

Preferred UK Qualifications

• Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG).
• UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Relevant UK postgraduate specialist qualifications.
• Clinical experience within NHS hospitals.
• MRCOG and/or UK CCT qualifications are preferred rather than stated as mandatory requirements.

Professional Experience

• Strong clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology within the UK healthcare system.
• Experience appropriate to the applicable DHA Consultant licensing criteria.
• Consultant-level expertise in comprehensive women 's healthcare.
• Experience managing normal and high-risk pregnancies.
• Clinical experience in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care.
• Ability to diagnose and treat common and complex gynaecological conditions.
• Experience providing reproductive health counselling and preventive women 's healthcare.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary clinical teams.

The employer has not specified a fixed minimum number of years of experience. Candidates must meet the experience requirements applicable to their DHA Consultant licensing pathway.

Preferred Clinical Experience

• Previous UK NHS Consultant experience or equivalent senior-level clinical practice.
• High-risk obstetrics and complex pregnancy management.
• Vaginal and Caesarean deliveries.
• Emergency obstetric management.
• Gynaecological surgical procedures.
• Preventive gynaecology and comprehensive women 's healthcare.
• Experience working in a multicultural private healthcare environment.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Medical Licensing Requirements

• Current Dubai Health Authority Consultant license or eligibility for DHA Consultant licensing.
• Specialist or Consultant qualification recognized by DHA.
• Professional experience satisfying the applicable DHA Consultant classification requirements.
• Appropriate qualifications and clinical privileges for Obstetrics and Gynaecology practice.
• UK CCT or CCST qualifications may be recognized within the DHA qualification framework for Consultant classification, subject to applicable licensing requirements.

Clinical and Surgical Competencies

• Comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological consultations.
• Normal and high-risk pregnancy management.
• Antenatal and postnatal care.
• Labour and delivery management.
• Vaginal and Caesarean deliveries.
• Obstetric emergency assessment and management.
• Diagnosis and treatment of menstrual disorders.
• Uterine fibroid management.
• Endometriosis assessment and treatment.
• Polycystic ovary syndrome management.
• Menopause-related healthcare.
• Gynaecological surgical procedures.
• Contraception and reproductive health counselling.
• Cervical screening and preventive women 's healthcare.
• Preconception counselling and fertility-related assessment.
• Multidisciplinary maternity and women 's healthcare.

Professional Skills and Competencies

• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making.
• Strong obstetric and gynaecological expertise.
• Ability to manage complex pregnancies and obstetric emergencies.
• Effective patient communication and counselling.
• Compassionate and patient-centred clinical practice.
• Strong surgical and procedural skills.
• Excellent multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Accurate electronic medical documentation.
• Commitment to clinical governance and patient safety.
• Dedication to evidence-based care and continuing professional development.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave and additional benefits according to the employment contract.
• Professional development opportunities.
• DHA licensing and credentialing support where applicable.
• The specific salary amount and detailed contractual benefits have not been disclosed.

The successful candidate will provide consultant-level obstetric and gynaecological services in Dubai, working collaboratively with midwives, nurses, neonatologists, anaesthetists, and other medical specialists. The position involves comprehensive maternity care, gynaecological consultations, surgical procedures, reproductive health services, and preventive women 's healthcare. This opportunity is particularly suited to a female Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant with strong UK clinical experience, recognized specialist qualifications, and a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care for women.