Lactation Consultant

Mediclinic Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dubai is seeking a Lactation Consultant to plan and manage educational services related to breastfeeding for patients and their families. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Midwifery, IBCLC certification, and experience in community initiatives. Duties include developing care guidelines, coordinating educational activities, and assessing breastfeeding progress. The role promises a supportive environment for career growth within the healthcare provider's family.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience as a Lactation Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standards of care guidelines for assisting breastfeeding mothers.
• Plan and coordinate patient and family member educational activities.
• Develops and maintains current breastfeeding resource materials for educational purposes.
• Assess patient breastfeeding progress and provide professional guidance and support.
• Actively participate in relevant community initiatives aimed at raising awareness and education.
• Maintain and update Key Performance Indicators according to the Baby Friendly Hospital initiative.

Skills

Breast feeding process ante-partum intra-partum and postpartum health care and psychosocial issues

Client service and related management principles

Facilitation skills and principles of adult learning

Knowledge of pharmaceuticals and the effects on lactation

Organising skills

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Verbal and written communication skills in Arabic

Education

Bachelors degree in Nursing and/or Midwifery

IBCLC certification

Post graduate qualification in Midwifery

UAE license or eligibility as Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife

Job description

Closing date: 31/08/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Larla Anne Brazil Landicho

Reference number: 59234

Mediclinic Welcare Hospital Dubai United Arab Emirates

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Tocoordinate plan and manage education related to breast feeding and related services for patients and family members

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Develop and implement standards of care guidelines for assisting breastfeeding mothers
• Plan and coordinate patient and family member educational activities
• Develops and maintains current breastfeeding resource materials for educational purposes
• Assess patient breastfeeding progress and provide professional guidance and support
• Actively participate in relevant community initiatives aimed at raising awareness and education
• Maintain and update Key Performance Indicators according to the requirements of the Baby Friendly Hospital initiative

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• A Bachelors degree in Nursing and/or Midwifery from a recognised Nursing Institute
• IBCLC certification
• A post graduate qualification in Midwifery will be an advantage
• UAE license or eligibility as Registered Nurse or Registered midwife

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years experience as a Lactation Consultant

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Breast feeding process ante-partum intra-partum and postpartum health care and psychosocial issues
• Client service and related management principles
• Facilitation skills and principles of adult learning
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals and the effects on lactation for ante-partum intra-partum and postpartum patients and new born babies to toddlers
• Organising skills
• Verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic will be an advantage)

All applicants will be considered with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program. If you wish to grow with us apply now and become a part of the Mediclinic Middle East Family