Health Coach

Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Competitive compensation & benefits

Access to digital health platforms

State-of-the-art facility

Job summary

Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi is seeking a Health Coach to support patients in Abu Dhabi through onsite, evidence-based coaching interventions. You will collaborate with nurses and a multidisciplinary team to drive sustainable lifestyle changes and improved health outcomes.

The role requires a DOH Abu Dhabi license or eligibility, a nursing or allied health background, and a Health Coaching Certification (min 40 hours). AC accreditation within 12 weeks is highly valued.

Qualifications

• DOH Abu Dhabi license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Professional background as a Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
• Completed a Health Coaching Certification Program (min 40 hours).
• Preferred: UKIHCA, NBHWC, HCANZA, NHS Certified Health Coach.
• Ability to obtain AC accreditation within 12 weeks; AC-credentialed candidates favored.
• Meet AC accreditation requirements: 100 coaching hours, 6 supervision sessions, references, case study, reflective practice, ethics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one and group health coaching sessions with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Use coaching models to facilitate goal setting, behavior change, and sustained lifestyle changes.
• Engage clients with patient-centered communication and motivational interviewing.
• Apply evidence-based frameworks to promote healthy habits and disease prevention.
• Document interactions and progress in EHR/digital health platforms.
• Collaborate with nurses and other care team members for integrated care.
• Provide data-driven coaching by interpreting wearable data and reports.
• Generate progress and outcome reports as required.

Skills

Nurse

Allied Health Professional

Patient communication

Motivational interviewing

Education

DOH Abu Dhabi license eligibility

Health Coaching Certification (min 40 hours)

AC accreditation eligibility

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Health Coach. As part of our team in Abu Dhabi, you\'ll work in an ONSITE environment, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to support sustainable lifestyle changes and improved health outcomes through evidence-based coaching interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one and group health coaching sessions both individually and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Utilize internationally recognized coaching models to facilitate goal-setting, behaviour modification, and sustained lifestyle changes.
• Engage patients using effective patient-centered communication and motivational interviewing techniques.
• Apply a variety of evidence-based frameworks to encourage healthy habits and support chronic disease prevention and management.
• Accurately document patient interactions and progress using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and digital health platforms where applicable.
• Collaborate closely with nurses, allied health professionals, and other care team members to ensure integrated patient care.
• Provide data-driven health coaching by interpreting patient-generated health data and reporting from wearable devices.
• Generate progress and outcome reports as required.

Must have requirements

• Possess a current Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi professional license or be eligible to obtain a DOH license.
• Professional background as a Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
• Completed a Health Coaching Certification Program (minimum 40 hours of coach-specific training).
• Preferred certifications: UKIHCA, NBHWC, HCANZA, or NHS Certified Health Coach.
• Ability to obtain Association for Coaching (AC) accreditation within 12 weeks of appointment. Priority given to candidates already accredited by AC.
• Meet AC accreditation requirements: minimum 100 coaching hours, minimum 6 coaching supervision sessions, client references, coaching case study, reflective practice documentation, and adherence to AC ethical standards.

Nice to have requirements

• Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Experience with healthcare technology platforms and digital health tools.
• Strong understanding of goal setting frameworks, behaviour change methodologies, health coaching models, and patient engagement techniques.
• Experience interpreting patient-generated health data, including reports from wearable technology.

Perks and Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education in health coaching and related areas.
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Access to the latest digital health platforms and technology tools.
• Participation in innovative patient-centered care initiatives in a state-of-the-art facility.