Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician

The Maternal and Fetal Medicine Physician provides specialist care for pregnancies that involve complex maternal health needs or increased fetal risk. The role includes assessing pregnancy-related complications, interpreting screening and diagnostic findings, planning surveillance and coordinating care with obstetricians, midwives, neonatology teams and other specialists. The focus is early risk identification, informed decision-making and safe outcomes for both pregnant patients and babies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess high-risk pregnancies and review maternal history, examination findings, ultrasound results and relevant laboratory investigations.
• Develop monitoring and treatment plans for maternal medical conditions, fetal growth concerns and other pregnancy complications.
• Provide counselling about diagnostic options, expected risks, management alternatives and the timing or setting of delivery.
• Coordinate care with obstetric, neonatal, anaesthesia and allied-health teams, including escalation when urgent intervention is needed.
• Document assessments and plans clearly, participate in case discussions and follow recognised clinical-safety protocols.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Hold a recognised medical degree and specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology with relevant maternal-fetal medicine expertise.
• Meet the applicable UAE licensing and credentialing requirements for the intended scope of practice.
• Demonstrate sound judgement in complex cases and the ability to communicate sensitive information with empathy.
• Maintain safe clinical records, respect confidentiality and follow applicable consent and patient-safety procedures.

Skills and Competencies

• High-risk pregnancy assessment, fetal surveillance, interpretation of investigations, clinical prioritisation and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Clear counselling, careful decision-making, attention to detail and calm communication in time-sensitive situations.

Employment Details

The physician may contribute to outpatient reviews, inpatient consultations, delivery planning and clinical quality initiatives according to service needs. The role calls for dependable handovers and timely escalation of changing maternal or fetal status. Exact clinical privileges, roster requirements and package details should be confirmed as part of the recruitment process.