Specialist / Consultant Maternal and Fetal Medicine - Government Facility, UAE

SearchPlus HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation or housing allowance

Annual return air ticket

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid annual leave

End-of-service benefits

Family benefits

CME support

Job summary

UAE Government Healthcare Facility is seeking a qualified Specialist/Consultant in Maternal and Fetal Medicine to join its obstetrics and gynecology team. The role focuses on high-risk pregnancies, fetal assessment, and multidisciplinary care to optimize outcomes.

Candidates should have recognized postgraduate qualifications in Obstetrics and Gynecology, with fellowship in MFM and Western qualifications preferred. Involvement in teaching, CME, and research is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Recognized medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent).
• Postgraduate qualification in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Fellowship or subspecialty training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine.
• Western qualifications preferred (e.g., UK CCT/CCST, American/Canadian/Australian/SA boards).

Responsibilities

• Manage high-risk pregnancies and provide comprehensive maternal and fetal care.
• Assess pregnancies with maternal medical conditions, fetal abnormalities, and obstetric risks.
• Perform advanced obstetric ultrasound and fetal assessments.
• Counsel parents on fetal abnormalities and management options.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with obstetricians, neonatologists, genetics, and others.
• Develop individualized plans to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes.
• Maintain medical records and participate in audits, teaching, and CME.

Skills

Maternal-fetal medicine

High-risk obstetrics

Obstetric ultrasound

Perinatal care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Job description

A leading government healthcare facility in the UAE is seeking a qualified and experienced Specialist / Consultant in Maternal and Fetal Medicine to join its obstetrics and gynecology team. The successful candidate will provide specialized care for high-risk pregnancies, manage complex maternal and fetal conditions, and support the early diagnosis and treatment of fetal abnormalities. Candidates with recognized specialist qualifications and extensive experience in high-risk obstetrics are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-risk pregnancies and provide comprehensive maternal and fetal care.
• Assess and monitor pregnancies complicated by maternal medical conditions, fetal abnormalities, and other obstetric risks.
• Perform advanced obstetric ultrasound examinations and fetal assessments.
• Conduct fetal anomaly screening, growth monitoring, and Doppler studies.
• Diagnose and manage fetal growth restriction, multiple pregnancies, and other complex pregnancy-related conditions.
• Counsel expectant parents regarding fetal abnormalities, prenatal investigations, and available management options.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with obstetricians, neonatologists, genetic specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop individualized management plans to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with clinical guidelines and patient safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, teaching, research, and continuing medical education.
• Recognized medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent).
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Fellowship or subspecialty training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine.
• Western qualifications preferred, including UK CCT/CCST, American Board, Canadian Board, Australian Board, South African Board, or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification.
• Relevant post-specialization experience in high-risk obstetrics and fetal medicine.
• Expertise in advanced obstetric ultrasound, fetal assessment, and management of complex pregnancies.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Competitive tax-free salary package.
• Accommodation or housing allowance.
• Annual return air ticket.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Paid annual leave.
• End-of-service benefits.
• Family benefits, subject to employer policy.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.