General Practitioner - Post-natal

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Danat Al Emarat is a world-class specialty women’s and children’s hospital in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It offers advanced medical services across specialties including Neonatology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Women’s Health. The hospital is one of the very few to encompass a dedicated Fetal Medicine Department along with a full-fledged Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the UAE.

This has established Danat Al Emarat as a regional referral center for women with high-risk pregnancies, supported by its Level III NICU providing care for the most fragile newborns. Danat Al Emarat Women & Children Hospital is seeking a General Practitioner – Post-natal to provide high-quality medical care to women during the post-natal period.

The role focuses on clinical assessment, ongoing monitoring, early identification of post-partum complications, patient education, and coordination of care with Obstetrics & Gynaecology and other multidisciplinary teams to support safe recovery following delivery.

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 appropriately 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 relevant clinical teams to ensure continuity of care. Provide patients with appropriate education and guidance regarding post-natal recovery, follow-up care, and warning signs requiring medical attention. Ensure accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies.

Participate in clinical handovers and contribute to safe discharge planning. Adhere to patient safety, infection prevention, clinical governance, and quality standards. Maintain a patient-centred approach while respecting patient confidentiality, dignity, and cultural considerations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent) from a recognised medical institution. Eligible 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.

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. Strong commitment to patient safety, quality of care, and professional medical standards. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate and patient-centred approach.

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 appropriately 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 relevant clinical teams to ensure continuity of care. Provide patients with appropriate education and guidance regarding post-natal recovery, follow-up care, and warning signs requiring medical attention. Ensure accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies.

Participate in clinical handovers and contribute to safe discharge planning. Adhere to patient safety, infection prevention, clinical governance, and quality standards. Maintain a patient-centred approach while respecting patient confidentiality, dignity, and cultural considerations. Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent) from a recognised medical institution.

Eligible 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. 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. Strong commitment to patient safety, quality of care, and professional medical standards. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate and patient-centred approach.