Registered Midwife

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.

We are seeking compassionate, skilled Registered Midwives to join our maternity services team and provide exceptional antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to women and their newborns. This role offers the opportunity to practice evidence based, woman centred midwifery in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that values safety, excellence, and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care to women throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period in line with DOH/DHA Midwifery Scope of Practice.
• Act as the lead care provider for women with uncomplicated pregnancies and identify, manage, and escalate risk appropriately.
• Support and promote normal physiological childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby-friendly initiatives.
• Deliver safe, high-quality intrapartum care including CTG interpretation, spontaneous vaginal delivery, and emergency response when required.
• Recognize and respond to obstetric emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, eclampsia, and maternal collapse.
• Collaborate closely with obstetricians, neonatologists, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure seamless, family-centred care.
• Educate and empower women and families, respecting cultural values and individual preferences.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Support orientation, mentoring, and development of junior staff and colleagues.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery or Nursing with Midwifery qualification.
• Valid DOH/DHA license and current home country license.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience as a Midwife.
• Current BLS, NRP, ACLS, and CTG (K2) certification.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and patient advocacy.
• Fluency in English (Arabic preferred).