Registered Midwife

The Registered Midwife supports women and families throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. The role focuses on safe, respectful, evidence-based maternity care, timely assessment and close teamwork with obstetric, neonatal and nursing colleagues. Midwives help women understand their care, recognise potential concerns early and receive appropriate support while maintaining privacy, dignity and informed participation. Provide professional midwifery care through pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess maternal needs and provide midwifery care within professional scope, approved protocols and applicable regulations.
• Support women during labour and birth, observe maternal and newborn wellbeing, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Provide guidance on feeding, recovery, newborn care and postnatal wellbeing appropriate to each family’s needs.
• Document assessments, care delivered, clinical observations and handovers accurately in the patient record.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to promote safe continuity of care.
• Monitor maternal and newborn wellbeing, support labour and birth, and provide postnatal education.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A recognised midwifery qualification and professional registration or eligibility for licensing with the relevant UAE healthcare authority are expected.
• Current life-support and maternity-related certifications may be required according to the unit and applicable regulations.
• Relevant maternity, labour-and-delivery or postnatal experience is valuable.

Skills and Competencies

• Maternal and newborn assessment, patient safety and clinical documentation.
• Supportive communication, patient education and cultural sensitivity.
• Teamwork, sound judgement and timely escalation of risk.

Work Setting

This position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, and involves regular coordination with the relevant clinical, administrative or operational colleagues. The successful candidate should follow approved procedures, protect confidential information, maintain complete records and communicate concerns through the appropriate reporting channels. Patient-facing employees are expected to show respect, cultural awareness and a service-focused approach; specialist and management employees must also support quality, governance and ongoing professional development. The position’s exact duties, licence requirements and any additional eligibility criteria should align with the requirements published for this specific vacancy.