Deadline: 2026-12-31

JOB DESCRIPTION Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)

Hospital: Ain Al Khaleej Hospital
Location: Al Jimi, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Department: Obstetrics & Gynecology (Women Center)
Minimum Experience: 8 Years

The Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist is responsible for providing comprehensive, evidence-based medical and surgical care for women, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, as well as the diagnosis, treatment, and management of gynecological conditions. The role requires strong clinical expertise in managing routine and high-risk pregnancies, conducting deliveries, performing gynecological procedures, and managing obstetric and gynecological emergencies while ensuring patient safety and high-quality clinical outcomes.

• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient consultations, examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of obstetric and gynecological conditions.
• Manage routine and high-risk pregnancies, including antenatal assessments, maternal health monitoring, fetal growth surveillance, and appropriate investigations.
• Manage labor and delivery, including normal vaginal deliveries, assisted deliveries when indicated, and cesarean sections.
• Diagnose and manage obstetric emergencies, including postpartum hemorrhage, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and other maternal complications.
• Provide postnatal care and manage maternal complications following childbirth.
• Diagnose and treat gynecological conditions, including menstrual disorders, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, pelvic infections, and menopausal disorders.
• Perform gynecological surgical procedures, including hysterectomy, ovarian cystectomy, and other procedures within the physician’s competence and approved clinical privileges.
• Provide family planning, contraceptive counseling, infertility assessment, cervical cancer screening, and preventive women's healthcare.
• Request, evaluate, and interpret laboratory investigations, ultrasound examinations, and other diagnostic tests.
• Maintain accurate medical records, clinical notes, operative reports, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with nurses, midwives, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Obtain informed consent, explain diagnoses and treatment options, and maintain patient confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and continuing medical education.
• Comply with hospital policies, infection prevention and control standards, patient safety protocols, and applicable UAE healthcare regulations.

• Recognized medical degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS or equivalent).
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Obstetrics and Gynecology appropriate to the Consultant designation.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Demonstrated experience in managing routine and high-risk pregnancies, labor and delivery, gynecological conditions, and obstetric and gynecological emergencies.
• Proven clinical and surgical competence appropriate to the Consultant's scope of practice.
• Valid Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) professional license or eligibility to obtain the required license, meeting the applicable Consultant classification requirements.
• Current BLS and other life-support certifications as required by hospital policy.
• Excellent clinical decision-making, communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, ethical medical practice, continuous professional development, and clinical quality improvement.

Reports to the relevant department head or medical leadership and works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality obstetric and gynecological services.