Finding medical staff for clinic in Dubai

It is well known that Dubai is a city with highly development in many industries.
And of course, the healthcare industry is one of the most important and developed ones. So
that is why the city needs a medical staff very qualified.

In this article, you will learn everything about what you need to be part of the
Dubai’s prestigious medical staff. And also, you’ll know how to post corporate health jobs
to find a quality medical staff.

1. How is the Healthcare System in Dubai?

The Healthcare Emirate system is composed by four main organizations that are
responsible for issuing medical licenses in Dubai. They are:

 Dubai Health Authority (DHA). It is in charge of public healthcare sector.

 Ministry of Health (MOH). It is at the helm of public and private sectors. This
organization supervises licensing application in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
 The Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC). It oversees private healthcare sector.

2.What is currently happening in the Healthcare industry in Dubai?

Every hospital needs the best healthcare staff at their service and Dubai hospitals are not
the exception. Demand for healthcare professionals has increased while the city continues
developing significantly. Personal recruitment, training and retention are important since
Dubai has an elevated concentration of expatriates in its population and workforce.

As a consequence, the city has taken part in attracting medical staff for their hospitals
and clinics the last years. A series of programming have been implemented such as
uninterrupted training and upgraded recruitment packages. The government expects that
demand for health care continues climbing as well as the population.

2.1. What do the numbers say?

Concurring to the DHA, the number of individuals enrolled as working within the health
division stood at 31,080 in 2017. A few 89% were non-Emiratis. There were 11,375 nurses,
5862 doctors, and 2012 dentists. Around 64% of private healthcare laborers were beneath
40 a long time of age.

Furthermore, the DHA expanded the number of specialists and nurses working in its
clinics by 1.1% in 2017. The private division saw increments as well. Be that as it may, due
to populace development, which stood at around 9.8% in 2017, the number of specialists
and nurses per occupant declined.

As a result, in general there were 2.9 doctors and 6 nurses for each 1000 occupants in
2017. Meanwhile, the number of dentists has remained steady, at 0.8 per 1000 individuals
in both years. At least 7323 specialists and 8510 nurses over the taking after decade will be
required.

2.2. Why does not Dubai hire local medical staff?

Local recruitment is hampered by certain cultural and social variables. Let’s take a look
at Emirati nursing staff working for the DHA: only 44! This happens because by most of
Emirati families, Nursing is not considered a fitting career for their progeny to study.

3. Why should you work in healthcare industry in Dubai? 

One of the main attractions of working in Dubai is tax-free income. This means that
your salary will be more significant. At the beginning until the end of your contract, flights
to and from Dubai will be paid for. Also, there are mid-year round trip tickets for you to
travel.

Moreover, a lot of healthcare jobs offer certain benefits such as health insurance, and the
opportunity to bring your family with you (if you are a doctor or a senior manager). Plus,
you will not have to worry about accommodation and utilities, because they are other
benefits for free too.

In addition to this, many clinics are generous with annual leaves, they can offer you until
seven weeks. And you will get a bonus after the ending of your contract. If you have
children you can receive an education allowance for them.

Besides being a very developed city, it is super safe, since the crime is tremendously low
in the country.
3.1. Social life in Dubai.
Dubai used to be a small fishing village, nowadays it has become in the economic center
of the Gulf region. It has the biggest population of the country at over 2.1 million. Being
the largest of the seven United Arab Emirates, the city is known for its extravagance.

That being said, you will have the opportunity to be in trips to wonderful places around
the whole city. Many hospitals organize this kind of trips and also, recreational activities.
You are guaranteed to have so much fun that you won't want to leave before the end of
your contract.

3.2. Transportation.
Since petrol is cheap, the cost of your transportation will not affect your wallet. You will
be able to exploring and enjoying the city on weekends in your car. But be careful and
behave yourself because there are a lot of speed cameras by roads.

Nevertheless, if you can afford a car, you always can take a taxi. People say that it is the
best way of touring around the city. But you have to know that they will take you wherever
you want, and that’s it. They are not allowed to bring you back.

Also, Dubai counts with a great public transportation system, and actually, it has low
prices. It costs about AED 1 and 4 (which equals to $0,27and $1,08). Buses are super
developed and with modern designs and count with air-condition. Plus, there is separation
area for women and men.

4. How to find healthcare jobs in Dubai?

Health related jobs are very demanded in the city, so you will have a bunch of options to
see. Internet is full of job offers, therefore all you have to do is sit down and check them
out. The good new is that you can apply online!

Alternatively, if browsing on the internet is not your thing, you can reach a recruitment
agency. They are going to be happy to introduce you the best health industry jobs.

4.1. Who can be candidate to be part of a medical staff in Dubai?

The most in-demand professions that are requested for a medical staff in Dubai are:
  Physiotherapists: these professionals are very demanding because they can treat a
considerable number of diseases. Some of these diseases are asthma, cerebral
palsy, back pain, heart diseases, and even cancer.
 Nursing staff: since the number of the population is skyrocketing, the Dubai
Health Authority (DHA) has made known that it will be needing at least more
than 8500 nurses in the future. So if you are a compassionate, attentive,
meticulous and diligent nurse, this is your opportunity.
 Medical Technician: and of course, technician cannot be missed. They are a very
important part of the proper functioning of a hospital. You must have good
communication skills, accountability, commitment, integrity and methodical
nature.
 Human Resources: it does not matter that you do not have any career in the
healthcare sector. All the hospitals and clinics need a competent HR department.
Dubai hospitals are looking for an organized, multitasking, precise and
negotiating person.
 Hospital Management: if you are an honest, flexible and adaptable person with a
good judgment and strong character, you must apply now.

5. What do you need for moving to Dubai?

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) solicits the applicants to have the pertinent licensing
and qualifications from their home country. First, for being able to work in Dubai, you
must have an entry visa. How quickly you can obtain a visa will depend on your
nationality.

For example, the people who have American or European nationalities will have an
uncomplicated process. On the contrary, the process may take a little bit more for people
with other nationalities. After this, you have to present a health card that guarantees you do
not have any infectious disease.

Thirdly, you will receive a labor card when you have a signed employment contract.
Also, you should already have a valid health card and an entry visa at that point. This labor
card is what allows you to work legally in the UAE.
 Last but not least, you will need to have is residency visa, which authorizes you to live
legal in Dubai. Nowadays, if you are a doctor based in Dubai, you can be eligible for the
Golden Visa. This visa will give you the opportunity to live 10 years in Dubai.

5.1. What are the requirements to be part of a medical staff in Dubai?

To get health and safety jobs in UAE, specifically, in Dubai, there are some requirements.
And of course, those requirements will depend on the area you are going to apply for.

 Staff Nurse: Bachelor in Nursing or General Nursing Midwifery.

 Radiographer: Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Medical Technology.
 Lab Technician: Bachelor in medical Laboratory Technology.
 Human Resources: Bachelor in Human Resources.
 Hospital manger: Bachelor in Administration.
 Customer Service Associate: Bachelor in any discipline.

It is worth mentioning that for applying for all these jobs, you must have proven
credentials and excellent interpersonal skills. In addition, you need to have more than 2
years of experience with DHA / MOH Eligibility letter or license.

5.2. What documents are required?

You need to submit your medical certificates (translated to English and originals),
marriage certificate, and your passport. Your certificates together with your passport must
be attested and legalized at the UAE Embassy of your home country. Also, you need an
exceptional CV.

6. How to recruit medical staff?

If what you need is finding people who work for you, you will be facing a real challenge.
Firstly, you must determinate what are you looking for in your medical staff you need to
hire. It´s recommendable to post your ad in health related job websites.

However, you have to be aware where you are going to post since there’re millions of
pages on the internet. In a few work sites, organizations can post their job vacancies at no
cost. But you have to be willing to pay for the perfect page to post.
It is worth highlighting that when we’re talking about public health jobs in UAE, the
government posts its offers. So it’s important to know where to search and post.

7. How is the pay?

Being part of the staff of one clinic from Dubai would be a huge opportunity for you. Your
salary will depend on the job you are going to do. An ordinary practitioner can earn
243,805 AED per year. However, it would depend on your specialization.

For example, a physician earn between 144000 and 240.000 AED, while a cardiologist or a
neurologist earn 420.000 AED. Staff nurse earn 87,764 AED annually. A medical
technologist’s salary is about 111.289 AED per year. And the work experience and
specialization that you have will remarkably impact the annual remuneration.

8. How can Connect Health help you?

There is no doubt that having a helping hand can take a huge weight off your shoulders.
That is why you need an agency like Connect Health to make your life easier. We can help
you to find the perfect medical staff in Dubai.

For instance, we can post your health industry jobs in our website, so you won’t have
to worry about searching. We can find the best healthcare professionals to work with for
you.