Registered Midwife – Maternity Care

About the role

Al Zahra Private Hospital Dubai is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Midwife to join its maternity care team. The role focuses on providing safe, professional, and patient‑centered care to mothers and newborns before, during, and after childbirth.

Key responsibilities

• Provide professional midwifery care before, during, and after childbirth.
• Educate and counsel expectant mothers on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
• Deliver immediate newborn care and support post‑delivery procedures.
• Monitor fetal development and identify potential complications.
• Assist with labor and delivery procedures while prioritising patient safety.
• Promote maternal mental health and emotional well‑being.
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow healthcare standards and protocols.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and healthcare teams to deliver quality maternity care.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery or Nursing with a Midwifery specialization.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a UAE Labor & Delivery Unit.
• Strong knowledge of maternity care practices and newborn care.
• Excellent communication and patient‑counselling skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate care to mothers and families.
• Western qualification is an advantage.
• Experience assisting with water births is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of labor and delivery procedures, newborn care, maternal support, patient education, and maternity healthcare practices.