Consultant Fetal Medicine - Prenatal Care

Overview

Consultant Fetal Medicine - Prenatal Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized opportunity for an experienced physician focused on high‑risk pregnancy, fetal abnormalities, advanced prenatal diagnosis, and maternal‑fetal care. This consultant‑level specialist with Western education or recognized international training will provide expert assessment, counseling, fetal monitoring and intervention support in a modern clinical environment. The role requires advanced diagnostic capability, strong communication with expectant parents and close collaboration with obstetricians, neonatologists, genetic counselors, pediatric specialists, radiologists, nurses and multidisciplinary health‑care teams. The selected consultant will help improve pregnancy outcomes by identifying fetal risks early, guiding individualized care plans and supporting families through complex prenatal decisions.

Salary & Location

Salary: AED 65,000‑95,000 per year (estimation based on comparable roles; confirm final offer with employer). Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage fetal abnormalities using advanced ultrasound, fetal imaging, and other prenatal diagnostic tools
• Provide specialist consultation for pregnant women with high‑risk pregnancies, fetal anomalies, genetic concerns or complex maternal‑fetal conditions
• Counsel parents‑to‑be clearly and compassionately regarding diagnostic findings, possible risks, prognosis, treatment options and follow‑up requirements
• Review medical history, perform relevant clinical assessments, and request appropriate investigations to support accurate diagnosis and care planning
• Discuss the risks, benefits and expected outcomes of different management options and provide evidence‑based recommendations
• Coordinate with obstetrics, neonatology, genetics, radiology, pediatric surgery, anesthesia and other multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans
• Perform or support fetal interventions when clinically indicated, including fetal blood transfusion, fetoscopic procedures, intrauterine treatment or related fetal medicine procedures
• Monitor patient progress, review fetal growth and wellbeing, and adjust management plans according to clinical findings
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with DHA standards, hospital policies and UAE healthcare regulations
• Stay updated with developments in fetal medicine, prenatal diagnosis, maternal‑fetal medicine, fetal therapy and high‑risk obstetric care
• Participate in conferences, workshops, case reviews, clinical governance activities and continuing medical education programs

Qualifications

• Medical degree such as MBBS, MD or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Certification or recognized specialist training in Fetal Medicine
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Consultant Fetal Medicine physician in a reputable healthcare institution
• Western education, Western training or experience in a recognized healthcare system such as USA, UK or Canada is mandatory
• Valid UAE medical license or eligibility to practice as a Consultant Fetal Medicine physician
• Strong expertise in advanced obstetric ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, fetal anomaly assessment and high‑risk pregnancy management
• Experience with fetal interventions such as fetal blood transfusion, fetoscopic surgery or intrauterine procedures will be an advantage
• Excellent communication, counseling, documentation and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and patient‑focused healthcare environment
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage

Skills Set

• Fetal medicine
• Maternal‑fetal medicine
• High‑risk pregnancy care
• Advanced obstetric ultrasound
• Fetal anomaly diagnosis
• Prenatal screening
• Prenatal diagnosis
• Fetal growth assessment
• Fetal blood transfusion
• Fetoscopic procedures
• Intrauterine fetal procedures
• Genetic risk counseling
• Parent counseling
• Multidisciplinary pregnancy care
• DHA consultant licensure eligibility
• Clinical documentation
• CME and professional development

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package with competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to work in a modern, state‑of‑the‑art healthcare facility
• Collaboration with experienced obstetric, neonatal and multidisciplinary specialists
• Exposure to complex fetal medicine and high‑risk pregnancy cases
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive clinical setting focused on patient safety and family‑centered care
• Opportunity to live and work in Dubai, a vibrant city with diverse culture and modern lifestyle

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