Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician

The Maternal and Fetal Medicine Physician provides specialist care for pregnancies that need advanced assessment, monitoring, or treatment. The role includes inpatient and outpatient consultations, support for labour and delivery, prenatal diagnosis, ultrasound assessment, fetal monitoring, and coordination of care for high-risk pregnancies. The physician communicates clearly with expectant parents, works closely with obstetric and neonatal teams, and responds promptly to urgent consultations while maintaining accurate records and high professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess high-risk pregnancies, review medical and obstetric histories, and create an appropriate plan for monitoring and intervention.
• Provide consultations in clinics, inpatient settings, and the delivery room, including response to emergency requests when assigned.
• Perform and interpret obstetric ultrasound examinations and assess fetal heart-rate monitoring to guide appropriate clinical action.
• Coordinate spontaneous and operative delivery care within authorised privileges and work closely with midwives and obstetric teams.
• Explain a patient’s condition, relevant findings, treatment options, and changes in care to the patient and family.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved medical school and complete the required internship and postgraduate specialist training.
• Have recognised maternal-fetal medicine training or equivalent approved postgraduate credentials.
• Meet the relevant DOH experience and licensure requirements for practising maternal-fetal medicine in Abu Dhabi.
• Maintain medical ethics, clinical documentation, patient confidentiality, and safe escalation of urgent concerns.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of high-risk obstetrics, prenatal diagnosis, ultrasound, and fetal surveillance.
• Sound clinical judgement and the ability to respond calmly to time-sensitive maternity situations.
• Clear communication and compassionate counselling for patients and families facing complex decisions.
• Effective teamwork with obstetrics, neonatology, nursing, and related clinical departments.

Employment Details

The role is based in Abu Dhabi and may include clinic, inpatient, emergency consultation, and delivery-room duties. The physician must maintain professional competence, follow hospital protocols, and deliver care that respects patient dignity and informed choice.