Requirements
Requires a medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) with TIER 1 qualifications (CCT, CCST, American, Australian, Canadian, or Irish Board), and a specialist qualification in fetal medicine. Board certification in obstetrics & gynecology is necessary, along with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in fetal medicine. Expertise in advanced fetal imaging, prenatal diagnostics, and fetal interventions is essential, as are strong communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English. Candidates must be eligible for a DOH/HAAD consultant-level license.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Al Ain, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Healthcare
Company Industry
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Services
Consultant in fetal medicine
The consultant in fetal medicine will provide expert diagnosis, management, and care for complex fetal conditions and high-risk pregnancies. The role involves advanced fetal assessment, prenatal diagnostics, and interventional procedures, working closely with obstetricians, neonatologists, geneticists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for both mother and baby.
Key responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive fetal medicine services for high-risk pregnancies and complex fetal conditions.
Perform detailed fetal assessments including anomaly scans, fetal echocardiography, Doppler studies, and genetic testing.
Collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetricians, neonatologists, and other subspecialists to develop individualized management plans.
Perform prenatal interventions such as fetal blood sampling, intrauterine transfusions, fetal shunt placement, and other indicated procedures.
Provide clear, compassionate counselling to patients and families regarding fetal diagnoses, prognosis, and treatment options.
Maintain accurate, detailed clinical documentation and ensure effective communication with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
Stay current with advancements in fetal medicine and contribute to departmental research, publications, and academic activities.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and departmental meetings.
Support training and mentorship of junior doctors, sonographers, and allied health staff.
Requirements
Qualifications & requirements
Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
TIER 1 qualifications like CCT or CCST or American Board or Australian or Canadian or Irish board.
Specialist qualification in fetal medicine from a recognized training program.
Board certification in obstetrics & gynecology.
Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in fetal medicine, preferably in a tertiary hospital or specialized fetal medicine unit.
Proven expertise in advanced fetal imaging, prenatal diagnostics, and fetal interventions.
Strong communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous professional development.
Eligible for DOH / HAAD license - consultant level.
Benefits
Highly competitive, tax-free basic salary (if applicable) with performance-based productivity incentives.
Comprehensive family healthcare coverage and medical malpractice insurance.
Premium furnished accommodation or a generous monthly housing allowance.
Annual flight tickets to your home country for you and your dependents.
Paid educational leave to support continuing medical education (CME) and international conferences.
Generous annual leave and end-of-service benefits.
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