Registered Midwife

The Registered Midwife supports women throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. The role combines routine maternal and newborn assessment, health education, emotional support and timely escalation when complications arise. Safe practice depends on respectful communication, reliable monitoring, accurate records and close teamwork with obstetricians, nurses and neonatal staff to maintain continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide antenatal assessments and education, including guidance on routine pregnancy changes, wellbeing and when to seek urgent help.
• Monitor labour progress and maternal and fetal wellbeing, documenting findings and escalating abnormal observations promptly.
• Support normal labour and birth within authorised scope, while preparing for assistance or transfer when required.
• Provide immediate postnatal care, support newborn observations and advise mothers on feeding, recovery and warning signs.
• Maintain clinical notes, follow infection-prevention procedures and coordinate handovers across maternity services.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Hold a recognised midwifery qualification and meet the applicable UAE professional registration and licensing requirements.
• Understand maternal and newborn assessment, safe birth practices, emergency escalation and patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate respectful, non-judgemental communication and the ability to support families during emotionally demanding situations.
• Work within approved scope of practice and follow maternity protocols, consent requirements and clinical documentation standards.

Skills and Competencies

• Maternal and fetal observations, labour support, newborn care, health education, teamwork and accurate documentation.
• Calmness under pressure, cultural sensitivity, compassion, observation and clear handover skills.

Employment Details

The role may include rotational shifts and coverage across maternity areas depending on service needs. The midwife should help create a safe, supportive birth experience while recognising the limits of independent practice. Exact roster arrangements, clinical privileges and package details should be confirmed during recruitment.

Throughout the patient journey, reliable handovers, clear documentation and timely escalation help maintain continuity of care. The professional should communicate changes promptly and respect each patient’s dignity, privacy and individual circumstances.