Lactation & Baby‑Friendly Education Specialist

AMERICAN HOSPITAL; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN HOSPITAL is seeking a qualified nurse/midwife to lead breastfeeding support, education, and rooming-in initiatives. The role involves developing baby-friendly guidelines, coordinating education across obstetric, nursery, and NICU staff, and ensuring adherence to DOHMS and WHO/UNICEF standards.

The successful candidate will assess patient and staff education needs, implement feeding plans, and maintain thorough documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Midwifery or Nursing with licensure.
• Lactation consultant certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in breastfeeding support and education roles.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements guidelines for a baby-friendly environment.
• Assesses education needs of patients and staff regarding breastfeeding.
• Coordinates feeding plans and nursing education across teams.
• Trains obstetric, nursery and NICU staff in breastfeeding practices.
• Maintains documentation and collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Breastfeeding support

Education delivery

Clinical teaching

Nursing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Midwifery

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Lactation Consultant Certification

Tools

Lactation equipment sterilization

Job description

AMERICAN HOSPITAL is seeking a qualified nurse/midwife to lead breastfeeding support, education, and rooming-in initiatives. The role involves developing baby-friendly guidelines, coordinating education across obstetric, nursery, and NICU staff, and ensuring adherence to DOHMS and WHO/UNICEF standards.

The successful candidate will assess patient and staff education needs, implement feeding plans, and maintain thorough documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimise