Consultant Reproductive Medicine / IVF

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients and couples experiencing infertility, subfertility, and reproductive health disorders.

• Conduct detailed fertility evaluations, including reproductive medical histories, hormonal assessments, ultrasound examinations, and interpretation of relevant diagnostic investigations.

• Diagnose and manage female infertility associated with ovulatory dysfunction, diminished ovarian reserve, tubal factors, endometriosis, uterine abnormalities, and other reproductive conditions.

• Evaluate male-factor infertility in collaboration with andrologists and urologists, ensuring appropriate investigations and treatment planning.

• Develop and implement individualised fertility treatment plans based on patient characteristics, reproductive history, diagnostic findings, and evidence-based clinical guidelines.

• Manage patients undergoing In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) treatment cycles.

• Plan and supervise controlled ovarian stimulation protocols, including selection of appropriate medications, dosage adjustments, and monitoring of ovarian response.

• Perform transvaginal ultrasound examinations for follicular monitoring, ovarian reserve assessment, and evaluation of reproductive anatomy.

• Conduct ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval procedures and other fertility-related interventions within approved clinical privileges.

• Perform embryo transfer procedures, including ultrasound-guided embryo transfer, according to established clinical protocols.

• Assess and manage patients requiring intrauterine insemination (IUI), ovulation induction, and other fertility treatments.

• Monitor ovarian stimulation cycles and adjust treatment strategies to optimise outcomes while minimising complications.

• Identify, prevent, and manage complications associated with fertility treatment, including Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) and other treatment-related risks.

• Diagnose and manage reproductive endocrine disorders, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), ovulatory dysfunction, hyperprolactinaemia, and other hormonal conditions affecting fertility.

• Evaluate and manage patients with recurrent pregnancy loss, repeated implantation failure, and other complex reproductive challenges.

• Assess patients with diminished ovarian reserve, advanced reproductive age, and poor ovarian response, developing appropriate treatment strategies.

• Provide counselling regarding fertility preservation options, including oocyte, sperm, and embryo cryopreservation, where clinically appropriate and legally permitted.

• Coordinate with embryology teams regarding fertilisation techniques, embryo development, embryo culture, cryopreservation, and embryo transfer planning.

• Assess the clinical indications for preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and coordinate appropriate genetic counselling and laboratory services in accordance with applicable regulations.

• Evaluate patients requiring donor-related reproductive services only where permitted under applicable UAE legislation and regulatory requirements.

• Provide preconception counselling, including reproductive risk assessment, optimisation of maternal health, and management of conditions affecting pregnancy outcomes.

• Coordinate early pregnancy monitoring following fertility treatment, including biochemical pregnancy assessment, ultrasound confirmation, and evaluation of early pregnancy complications.

• Assess and manage complications associated with assisted reproduction, including ectopic pregnancy, multiple pregnancy risks, and other reproductive emergencies.

• Perform or coordinate diagnostic hysteroscopy and other fertility-related gynaecological procedures where clinically indicated and within approved procedural privileges.

• Collaborate with embryologists, andrologists, urologists, geneticists, endocrinologists, anaesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary fertility case discussions and clinical decision-making for complex reproductive medicine cases.

• Provide comprehensive counselling to patients and couples regarding fertility diagnoses, available treatment options, expected outcomes, potential complications, and treatment limitations.

• Ensure appropriate informed consent, confidentiality, ethical practice, and compliance with assisted reproductive technology regulations.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, treatment cycle records, procedural reports, and fertility outcome data.

• Participate in fertility treatment outcome monitoring, clinical audits, quality assurance programmes, research activities, and continuous service improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of IVF protocols, ovarian stimulation pathways, reproductive laboratory coordination procedures, and patient safety standards.

• Provide clinical supervision, teaching, and mentoring to junior physicians, fertility specialists, and multidisciplinary reproductive healthcare professionals.

• Stay up to date with advances in reproductive medicine, assisted reproductive technologies, fertility preservation, reproductive endocrinology, and IVF treatment techniques.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or an equivalent relevant specialty.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, such as ABMS certification, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Advanced fellowship training or recognised subspecialty training in Reproductive Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), or Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).

• Minimum 5 years of post-specialisation experience, with substantial clinical experience in reproductive medicine, infertility management, and assisted reproductive treatments.

• Proven hands-on clinical experience in managing IVF and ICSI treatment cycles, including ovarian stimulation, follicular monitoring, oocyte retrieval, and embryo transfer.

• Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and managing female infertility, reproductive endocrine disorders, recurrent pregnancy loss, and complex fertility conditions.

• Strong experience in individualising ovarian stimulation protocols and managing patients with poor ovarian response or high risk of ovarian hyperstimulation.

• Practical experience performing ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer procedures.

• Comprehensive knowledge of assisted reproductive technologies, embryo cryopreservation, fertility preservation, and relevant reproductive laboratory processes.

• Experience in managing complex IVF cases, including repeated treatment failure, diminished ovarian reserve, and advanced reproductive age.

• Familiarity with preimplantation genetic testing, reproductive genetic counselling, and ethical considerations in assisted reproduction.

• Experience working in a specialised fertility centre, IVF unit, reproductive medicine department, or advanced tertiary healthcare facility.

• Familiarity with international reproductive medicine guidelines, ART laboratory standards, and evidence-based fertility treatment protocols.

• Strong understanding of UAE regulations governing assisted reproductive technologies, fertility preservation, and reproductive healthcare services.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with embryology laboratories and multidisciplinary fertility teams.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, as applicable to the position, together with any required fertility or ART facility-specific privileges.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical expertise in reproductive medicine, infertility management, and assisted reproductive technologies.

• Advanced knowledge of IVF, ICSI, IUI, controlled ovarian stimulation, and fertility preservation techniques.

• Demonstrated procedural competence in ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, and other relevant fertility procedures.

• Proficiency in transvaginal ultrasound, follicular monitoring, ovarian reserve assessment, and reproductive diagnostic investigations.

• Comprehensive understanding of reproductive endocrinology, ovulatory disorders, endometriosis-related infertility, and complex fertility conditions.

• Expertise in individualising fertility treatment protocols and managing challenging IVF cases.

• Strong ability to identify and manage complications associated with assisted reproductive treatments, including OHSS.

• Knowledge of embryology laboratory workflows, embryo development, cryopreservation, and reproductive genetic testing.

• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and clinical decision-making skills in complex reproductive medicine cases.

• Excellent patient counselling and communication skills, particularly when discussing sensitive fertility concerns, treatment outcomes, and reproductive options.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with embryologists, andrologists, geneticists, gynaecologists, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Strong commitment to patient safety, ethical reproductive practice, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

• Ability to support fertility service development, clinical education, research, treatment outcome monitoring, and quality improvement initiatives.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, reproductive medicine experience, IVF and ICSI procedural experience, professional background, and the requirements of the healthcare facility.