# Midwife Educator / Lactation Consultant — American Hospital Dubai

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Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 20,000 to 32,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-08-09
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## Description

Offers breastfeeding assistance, education and advice. Liases, assists, and interacts with the Nurse Manager. Develops and maintains a safe, baby-friendly environment according to international standards, the Department of Health and Medical Services (DOHMS) standards and the American Hospital Dubai's policies. Implements an ongoing plan for educational sessions to standardise, optimise, and promote breastfeeding and rooming in of babies according to the Hospital Policy and International Standards.

## Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery or equivalent qualification in Midwifery (minimum three (3) years course duration) or
 Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent (minimum three (3) years course duration) and Midwifery Certificate (minimum one (1) year course duration) or
 Associate's Degree in Nursing from Canada or USA (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Successful completion of the National exam and Midwifery Certificate (minimum one (1) year course duration) or
 For UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE nationals must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother's family book).
 Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles).
 Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
 Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice.
 Certified Lactation Consultant

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 Minimum of three (3) years of recent post-graduate experience as a Midwife in the Maternal Newborn Unit with two (2) years of experience in clinical teaching.
 Knowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age, appropriateness, and developmental needs of mother and baby as an individual unit – with special regard for feeding.
 Skills in the assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.
 Skills in coordination and planning of care and prioritizing care based on individual needs.
 Skills in problem-solving/critical thinking ensuring effective functioning of unit routine.

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