Midwife

Fakeeh University Hospital; Dubai; On-site; AED 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fakeeh University Hospital is seeking a skilled Midwife to deliver comprehensive perinatal care within a busy maternity unit. The role requires a Diploma in Midwifery and a minimum of two years of hands-on experience in labor, delivery, and postpartum care.

You will collaborate with obstetricians, nurses and support staff, ensuring safe delivery, documentation, and patient education. Licensing and certifications per regional health authority are expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Midwifery is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as Midwife.
• Licenses/licenses as applicable (SCFHS/DHA) and BLS/ACLS would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide total patient care to an assigned group of patients on a 24/7 basis.
• Assist with labour and delivery including C-sections.
• Maintain accurate, detailed patient records and documentation in HIS.
• Support post-partum care including breastfeeding and newborn assessment.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team and discharge planning.

Education

Diploma in Midwifery

Job description

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Fakeeh Health is a pioneering healthcare group brought to the UAE by the esteemed founders of Fakeeh Care Group, KSA. With a strong legacy in clinical excellence, research & innovation, and academic integration, Fakeeh Health stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering holistic, high-quality, and accessible healthcare.

Fakeeh Health includes a network of patient-focused facilities led by our flagship, Fakeeh University Hospital, where Person-Centered Care (PCC) guides both patient and employee experiences. As a Planetree-aligned organization, we foster a supportive and empowering work culture. Our network also includes Fakeeh MediCenters across Dubai for accessible primary care, the tech-enabled Fakeeh Smart Clinic for hybrid physical and virtual care, and Fakeeh DaySurge, focused on minimally invasive, same-day procedures.

Aligned with our organizational values and PCC goals, we value professionals who bring experience in community engagement or corporate social responsibility (CSR), as such backgrounds reflect our shared commitment to meaningful social impact and community upliftment.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide total patient care to an assigned group of patients within the framework of Fakeeh Care, accreditation standards and Ministry of Health requirements on a 24/7 basis, either day or night shift.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Assess, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework of professional nursing practice and development.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division’s philosophies and standards.
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions.
• Assesses and cares for the normal newborn immediately after birth.
• Provides assistance with post-partum care including breastfeeding.
• Sets up for deliveries and other procedures, including Emergency C-sections.
• Cleans equipment, forwards same for re-sterilization and helps set up for next case. Coordinate with the maintenance of a clean, safe environment.
• Assists with patient examination.
• After successfully completing relevant competencies may:
  • Apply CTG Monitor.
  • Conduct Phlebotomy.
  • Conduct IV Cannulation.
• Provides assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective and rescheduled cases.
• Assists and supports patient during labor and delivery process.
• Documents patients’ medical and clinical information and health assessments in HIS.
• Prepares patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments.
  

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• Provides comprehensive, safe and effective evidence-based nursing & midwifery care to achieve identified health outcomes. Promotes healing environment.
• Recognizes and upholds the rights of all patients accessing health services and advocate on their behalf while maintaining cultural sensitivity.
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained. Assists in the maintenance of all supplies and equipment and clean-up/ re-set after deliveries and C-Sections.
• Plans and evaluate nursing & midwifery care in consultation with the multidisciplinary health care team and patients and families using effective interpersonal communication.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Refers and co-ordinates the patients’ discharge arrangements with the case manager
• Provides and facilitates appropriate training and ongoing support to students and less experienced health service staff within the delegated scope of practice, as and when required.
• Directs and supervises less skilled nursing/health care personnel, students and interns and visit patients to ensure that proper care is provided.
• Protects patients and employee by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Performs other QI responsibilities as delegated from time to time by the Nurse Manager.
• Upholds quality initiatives that improve ‘customer care’ and enhance the interface between staff, patients and visitors.
• Demonstrates awareness of personnel responsibilities in relation to the maintenance of a clean and safe environment and identification of potential risks for all personnel, patients and visitors, taking action as and when required.
• Shows awareness of the role of the midwife in handling complaints in accordance with Fakeeh care policy.
• Uses critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making within each step of the care process.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment by providing the adequate education and engagement to the patient and family.
• Practices within professional and ethical framework in accordance with the nursing/ midwifery profession’s codes of ethics and conduct.
  

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• Accepts individuals/groups regardless of race, culture, religion, age, gender, sexual preference, physical or mental state.
• Ensures that personal values and attitudes are not imposed on others.
• Seeks assistance and escalates operational and clinical issues to nursing supervisor to resolve situations when needed.
• Identifies and attempts to overcome factors which may constrain ethical decisions, in consultation with the health care team.

  Skills and Abilities:

  Manages work pressure and can work in a team effectively.

  Experience:

  Minimum of 2 years of experience as Midwife

  Education:

  Diploma in Midwifery

  Licenses / Certifications:

  License from the country of origin, License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA), BLS, ACLS and other LSTC courses as applicable.
  

  COMPETENCIES:

  • Adaptability & Resilience
  • Accountability & Role Understanding with Accreditation Knowledge
  • Teamwork and Relationship Building with Cultural Alignment
  • Talent Management and Development
  • Compassionate and Effective Communication