Consultant Psychiatrist – Prenatal / Perinatal Mental Health - Dubai

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment and management for women pre‑pregnancy, during pregnancy, and postpartum
• Diagnose and treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and psychosis
• Manage complex cases involving psychotropic medication use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Conduct risk assessments, crisis intervention, and safety planning for high‑risk mothers
• Support patients with pre‑existing psychiatric conditions transitioning into pregnancy
• Collaborate with obstetrics, maternal‑fetal medicine, neonatology, psychology, and midwifery teams
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and joint perinatal clinics
• Provide counselling on reproductive planning, medication adjustments, and mental health optimization
• Oversee inpatient and outpatient perinatal psychiatric services
• Ensure compliance with perinatal mental health guidelines and hospital protocols
• Participate in clinical audits, quality‑improvement initiatives, and morbidity/mortality reviews
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation aligned with DHA standards
• Teach and supervise residents, psychologists, nurses, and allied health staff
• Lead training sessions on perinatal mental health and early detection of psychiatric conditions
• Engage in research, publications, and evidence‑based practice in perinatal psychiatry

& Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent)
• Completed residency in Psychiatry with subspecialty training or strong experience in Perinatal / Prenatal Psychiatry
• Board Certification (e.g., American Board, Royal College, Arab Board, or equivalent)
• Eligibility for Consultant licensure with Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
• Minimum 3–5 years post‑consultant experience preferred
• Expertise in psychopharmacology during pregnancy and lactation
• Strong communication, counselling, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
• Experience in women’s mental health, tertiary care, or high‑risk obstetric settings is an advantage