Clinical Operations Manager, IT Manager, Director of Operations, Techno-Functional EMR Speciali[...]

DIKTUCOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A newly established clinical group in Abu Dhabi is looking for qualified candidates for multiple key positions, including Clinical Operations Manager and IT Manager. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and significant experience in healthcare, particularly in clinical operations or informatics. The roles require immediate availability and offer a 6-month engagement period with potential for full-time placement. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential as well as a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in healthcare, preferably in Clinic Units/Groups.
• Experience in greenfield or major expansion projects preferred.
• Available in GCC within 15-20 days.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical team operations in a flagship facility.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards in patient care.
• Oversee operations and integrate trauma-informed treatment.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Healthcare operations experience

Clinical informatics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Client

Newly established clinic Group belonging in UAE

Ideal Candidate

The Client needs to start the operations of a Large Clinical Group and is looking for several positions to fill both permanent and temporary

Positions

• Clinical Operations Manager: plays a pivotal role in supporting the clinical team at a flagship residential addiction treatment and recovery facility in the UAE. This role ensures that clinical operations are compliant with regulatory standards aligned with international substance abuse management and patient care accreditation frameworks (including CARF and JCI) and governed by robust clinical policies and governance structures.
• IT Manager: responsible for the design, implementation and oversight of all technology systems supporting a flagship residential addiction treatment and recovery facility in the UAE. The facility is built on a recovery‑focused non‑institutional model of care that delivers clinically excellent trauma‑informed treatment in a therapeutic and hospitality‑integrated environment.
• Director of Operations: oversees the operations within a flagship recovery facility in the UAE offering integrated trauma‑informed addiction treatment in a structured yet non‑institutional setting. The program combines medical, psychological and lifestyle elements to support long‑term recovery with dignity and cultural sensitivity.
• Techno Functional EMR Specialist: has deep expertise in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to support facility’s technology needs. The role focuses on implementation optimization and evaluation of EMR platforms such as Cerner TrakCare or equivalent solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in system selection processes, vendor evaluation and implementation ensuring that our EMR infrastructure aligns with organizational goals for clinical excellence, operational efficiency and compliance.

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health nursing or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. 15 years of experience in the field, better if in Clinic Units/Groups. Strong demonstrated leadership ability with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Background in healthcare operations or clinical informatics. Experience working in a greenfield or major expansion project preferred. Available in GCC quite immediately.

Workload/Location

Abu Dhabi

Start-date

Immediate need – the Candidate needs to give availability within 15‑20 days after Engagement Confirmation Letter.

Period of engagement

6 months; potential to convert into a full‑time role; we also consider permanent qualified profiles.

Rate

able to attract more qualified candidates