Specialist Fetal Medicine – High Risk Pregnancy
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Proven experience in fetal diagnostics and high-risk pregnancy management
Salary: 40,000-65,000 AED (approx.)
Overview
Specialist Fetal Medicine in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a focused Hospital and Health Care role for an experienced obstetrics and gynecology specialist with advanced skills in fetal diagnostics, high-risk pregnancy assessment, ultrasound imaging, and maternal-fetal care. This opportunity is well suited for a physician who can provide accurate prenatal evaluation, guide expectant parents with clear counselling, and support evidence-based care within a leading healthcare institution in Dubai.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 40,000-65,000 AED (approx.)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Context
The Specialist in Fetal Medicine will support advanced prenatal care for high-risk pregnancies through detailed fetal assessments, diagnostic procedures, maternal-fetal medicine clinics, and multidisciplinary case planning. The role requires strong ultrasound interpretation, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to explain complex fetal findings to families with empathy and accuracy. The position also contributes to clinical governance, patient safety, staff development, and continuous improvement in fetal medicine services.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform detailed fetal assessments, including anomaly scans, growth scans, Doppler studies, and early pregnancy evaluations.
- Conduct advanced fetal diagnostic procedures such as amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, fetal echocardiography, and other invasive or noninvasive investigations within the scope of expertise.
- Manage high-risk pregnancy cases in collaboration with obstetricians, neonatologists, genetic specialists, sonographers, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Interpret complex fetal imaging, ultrasound findings, genetic testing reports, and diagnostic results to support accurate care planning.
- Provide clear and compassionate counselling to expectant parents regarding fetal conditions, prognosis, monitoring needs, and treatment options.
- Participate in maternal-fetal medicine clinics, multidisciplinary case discussions, and coordinated pregnancy management pathways.
- Follow international clinical guidelines, patient-centered care standards, and UAE healthcare requirements.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, diagnostic reports, consent records, and follow-up recommendations.
- Contribute to quality improvement activities, clinical governance, audit participation, and patient safety initiatives.
- Support training and mentorship for junior doctors, sonographers, nurses, and clinical staff involved in fetal medicine services.
Ideal Profile
- Medical degree with recognized specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Fellowship or subspecialty certification in Fetal Medicine or Maternal‑Fetal Medicine.
- Valid DHA eligibility or license, or ability to obtain DHA licensing for practice in Dubai.
- Proven experience in fetal diagnostics, high-risk pregnancy care, and advanced prenatal assessment.
- Strong ultrasound imaging skills with confidence in anomaly scans, growth monitoring, Doppler studies, and fetal echocardiography.
- Experience with fetal procedures such as amniocentesis, CVS, and related diagnostic techniques is highly valued.
- Ability to work closely with obstetric, neonatal, genetic, imaging, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Strong communication and counselling skills for supporting families through sensitive pregnancy decisions.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical safety, continuous professional development, and high-quality maternal-fetal outcomes.
- Experience in tertiary maternity centers, fetal therapy programs, teaching, research, or clinical innovation will be an advantage.
Skills Set
- Fetal medicine consultation
- Maternal‑fetal medicine care
- High-risk pregnancy assessment
- Anomaly scans and growth scans
- Doppler studies and early pregnancy evaluation
- Fetal echocardiography
- Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling
- Fetal imaging interpretation
- Genetic testing result review
- Parent counselling and care planning
- Multidisciplinary case discussion
- DHA licensing eligibility
- Clinical governance and patient safety
- Teaching, mentoring, and service improvement
Why Join Us
- Join a specialist fetal medicine role within Dubai's growing Hospital and Health Care sector.
- Work with high-risk pregnancy cases in a leading healthcare institution with advanced maternal-fetal services.
- Apply specialist diagnostic and consultative skills in a field with strong demand across the UAE.
- Collaborate with obstetricians, neonatologists, genetic specialists, sonographers, and experienced clinical teams.
- Build long-term career value through exposure to advanced fetal diagnostics, service improvement, teaching, research, and clinical innovation.