General Practitioner - Post-natal

About the role

Danat Al Emarat Women & Children Hospital, a specialty women's and children's hospital in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a General Practitioner - Post-natal. The role provides high-quality medical care to women during the post-natal period, focusing on clinical assessment, ongoing monitoring, early identification of post-partum complications, patient education and coordination of care with Obstetrics & Gynaecology and other multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical assessment and care for post-natal patients.
• Conduct routine post-delivery clinical reviews and monitor patients' recovery and overall medical condition.
• Identify, assess and escalate post-partum complications or clinical concerns.
• Support the management of common post-natal medical conditions within the scope of practice.
• Work closely with Obstetrics & Gynaecology, nursing, midwifery, paediatrics and other clinical teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients on post-natal recovery, follow-up care and warning signs requiring medical attention.
• Maintain accurate, timely and complete clinical documentation in line with hospital policies.
• Take part in clinical handovers and contribute to safe discharge planning.
• Adhere to patient safety, infection prevention, clinical governance and quality standards, and respect patient confidentiality, dignity and cultural considerations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent) from a recognised medical institution.
• Eligibility for or holding a valid Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi licence as a General Practitioner.
• Relevant clinical experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, post-natal care, women's health or an appropriate hospital-based setting is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Strong clinical assessment, communication and patient-management skills.
• Ability to recognise clinical deterioration and escalate cases appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centred approach.