Specialist IVF/ Reproductive Medicine

Responsibilities

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

• Conduct detailed fertility consultations, including reproductive history, previous treatment outcomes, medical conditions, and relevant lifestyle factors.

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

• Evaluate male-factor infertility in collaboration with andrologists and reproductive urologists.

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

• Assess patients with unexplained infertility and develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment strategies.

• Evaluate and manage recurrent pregnancy loss, coordinating relevant investigations and multidisciplinary care.

• Perform comprehensive fertility assessments, including ovarian reserve evaluation, hormonal investigations, and ultrasound-based reproductive assessments.

• Interpret anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinising hormone (LH), estradiol, progesterone, and other relevant hormonal investigations.

• Perform and interpret transvaginal pelvic ultrasound examinations, including antral follicle count and follicular monitoring.

• Assess uterine and endometrial abnormalities that may affect fertility, implantation, and pregnancy outcomes.

• Evaluate tubal patency investigations and coordinate appropriate diagnostic procedures when clinically indicated.

• Develop individualised fertility treatment plans based on patient age, ovarian reserve, infertility diagnosis, reproductive history, and treatment goals.

• Provide comprehensive management of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatment cycles.

• Design and monitor controlled ovarian stimulation protocols using appropriate gonadotropins and other fertility medications.

• Monitor follicular development and hormonal response throughout ovarian stimulation cycles.

• Adjust ovarian stimulation protocols according to treatment response and individual patient risk factors.

• Perform transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval procedures using appropriate procedural and patient safety standards.

• Coordinate IVF laboratory procedures with embryologists, including conventional IVF and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).

• Evaluate embryo development reports and collaborate with embryologists in planning embryo transfer strategies.

• Perform ultrasound-guided embryo transfer procedures according to clinical indications and established fertility protocols.

• Assess and manage patients undergoing frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles, including endometrial preparation and appropriate hormonal support.

• Monitor luteal phase support and early pregnancy outcomes following assisted reproductive treatments.

• Diagnose and manage complications associated with fertility treatment, including ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).

• Implement appropriate strategies to reduce the risk of OHSS, multiple pregnancy, and other assisted reproductive treatment complications.

• Evaluate patients for Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and perform or coordinate treatment when clinically appropriate.

• Assess and manage patients requiring ovulation induction and other non-IVF fertility treatments.

• Provide fertility preservation counselling and coordinate oocyte, sperm, or embryo cryopreservation where legally permitted and clinically appropriate.

• Collaborate with oncology teams to provide fertility preservation options for patients undergoing potentially gonadotoxic treatments.

• Evaluate patients with age-related fertility decline and provide evidence-based counselling regarding treatment options and expected outcomes.

• Assess patients with previous failed IVF cycles and develop appropriate alternative treatment strategies.

• Evaluate recurrent implantation failure and coordinate investigations based on established evidence and individual clinical circumstances.

• Counsel patients regarding embryo quality, transfer strategies, and available genetic testing options within applicable regulations.

• Coordinate appropriate preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) with qualified embryology and genetics teams when clinically indicated and legally permitted.

• Provide counselling regarding reproductive risks, treatment success probabilities, potential complications, and alternative reproductive options.

• Assess and manage early pregnancy following fertility treatment, including appropriate ultrasound monitoring and referral for obstetric care.

• Recognise and manage early pregnancy complications, including suspected ectopic pregnancy and early pregnancy loss, coordinating urgent treatment when required.

• Collaborate with embryologists, andrologists, reproductive urologists, genetic counsellors, anaesthesiologists, and nursing teams.

• Participate in multidisciplinary fertility case discussions and complex reproductive medicine consultations.

• Maintain accurate documentation of fertility assessments, stimulation protocols, oocyte retrieval procedures, embryo transfers, and treatment outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE assisted reproductive technology regulations, laboratory safety standards, consent requirements, and ethical guidelines.

• Monitor IVF success rates, pregnancy outcomes, treatment complications, and other relevant clinical quality indicators.

• Participate in fertility service audits, clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and reproductive medicine programme development.

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

• Stay updated with advances in reproductive endocrinology, IVF technology, fertility preservation, embryology, and evidence-based assisted reproductive medicine.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with advanced subspecialty training in Reproductive Medicine and Infertility.

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

• Completion of recognised specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, followed by advanced fellowship training or recognised subspecialty certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), Reproductive Medicine, or Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).

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

• Proven experience in managing IVF and ICSI treatment cycles independently.

• Demonstrated expertise in controlled ovarian stimulation, follicular monitoring, oocyte retrieval, and embryo transfer procedures.

• Strong experience in managing frozen embryo transfer cycles and other assisted reproductive treatment protocols.

• Comprehensive knowledge of female and male infertility, reproductive endocrinology, and complex fertility disorders.

• Experience in diagnosing and managing PCOS, diminished ovarian reserve, endometriosis-related infertility, and recurrent pregnancy loss.

• Proficiency in transvaginal ultrasound, antral follicle assessment, and ultrasound-guided fertility procedures.

• Strong understanding of ovarian stimulation medications, treatment monitoring, and prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

• Experience in fertility preservation, including oocyte and embryo cryopreservation pathways.

• Familiarity with preimplantation genetic testing, embryo selection principles, and multidisciplinary reproductive genetics services.

• Experience managing patients with previous failed IVF cycles and complex reproductive challenges.

• Strong understanding of IVF laboratory workflows, embryology coordination, and clinical outcome monitoring.

• Experience working in an established IVF centre, fertility clinic, reproductive medicine department, or specialised assisted reproduction facility.

• Familiarity with international fertility treatment guidelines, assisted reproductive technology standards, and applicable UAE regulations.

• Proven ability to manage complex fertility cases and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary reproductive medicine teams.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, as applicable to the position, together with appropriate institutional privileges and facility authorisation for assisted reproductive procedures.

Required Skills

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

• Advanced knowledge of IVF, ICSI, IUI, controlled ovarian stimulation, and frozen embryo transfer protocols.

• Demonstrated competence in ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer procedures.

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

• Comprehensive understanding of female and male infertility, reproductive endocrine disorders, and fertility-related diagnostic investigations.

• Expertise in individualising ovarian stimulation protocols and managing treatment-related complications.

• Strong knowledge of embryology laboratory processes, embryo development, cryopreservation, and appropriate genetic testing pathways.

• Ability to evaluate complex infertility cases, previous IVF failures, and recurrent pregnancy loss.

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

• Excellent communication, patient counselling, and shared decision-making skills.

• Ability to provide compassionate and sensitive care to patients experiencing infertility and reproductive challenges.

• Strong leadership, teamwork, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Comprehensive understanding of assisted reproduction regulations, ethical considerations, informed consent, and patient confidentiality.

• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based fertility treatment, and continuous professional development.

• Ability to support fertility centre development, clinical education, reproductive medicine research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Compensation

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