Consultant Psychiatrist

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
• Collaborate with obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, psychology, and midwifery teams
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and joint perinatal clinics
• Oversee inpatient and outpatient perinatal psychiatric services
• Ensure compliance with perinatal mental health guidelines and hospital protocols
• Teach and supervise residents, psychologists, nurses, and allied health staff

Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent)
• Completed residency in Psychiatry with subspecialty training in Perinatal/Prenatal Psychiatry
• Board Certification (American Board, Royal College, Arab Board, or equivalent)
• Eligibility for Consultant licensure with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
• Expertise in psychopharmacology during pregnancy and lactation
• Minimum 3–5 years of post-consultant experience preferred
• Strong communication, counseling, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills