HR Manager - Healthcare

GluCare; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Dubai is seeking a Specialty Healthcare HR Manager to lead HR functions within a clinical environment. The ideal candidate, a UAE National with a minimum of 5-7 years of HR experience in healthcare, must be proficient in DHA licensing and demonstrate strong leadership abilities. Responsibilities include strategic workforce planning, regulatory compliance, and talent development. This position offers an opportunity to shape healthcare HR practices in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• UAE National required for the position.
• Minimum 5-7 years of HR experience in healthcare, with 3 years in a managerial role.
• Deep understanding of DHA licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic hiring initiatives for medical, nursing, and technical roles.
• Oversee the DHA licensing process for new hires and renewals.
• Design and implement talent retention strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in HR systems

Education

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Healthcare Management

Masters degree or HR certification (CIPD, SHRM)

Tools

HRMS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Excel dashboards

Job description

Description

About GluCare:

GluCare Integrated Diabetes Center is a pioneering healthcare facility in Dubai delivering comprehensive techenabled and patientcentric care for individuals with diabetes and other metabolic disorders. We are redefining chronic disease management through an integrated care model continuous monitoring technologies and a multidisciplinary team approach.

Job Summary:

GluCare Integrated Diabetes Center is seeking an experienced and strategic Specialty Healthcare HR Manager to lead all HR functions specific to our multidisciplinary clinical environment. This individual must have deep expertise in UAE healthcare regulations particularly DHA licensing and the ability to design and execute workforce planning strategies for clinical and technical teams including physicians nurses and allied health professionals. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in aligning talent management with GluCares growth trajectory and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Workforce Planning & Recruitment:

• Lead strategic hiring initiatives for medical nursing and technical roles in alignment with projected patient volumes and service expansion plans.
• Develop and track workforce metrics to forecast staffing needs turnover trends and pipeline health for specialized roles.
• Collaborate with department heads to create clear job profiles competency frameworks and performance expectations

Licensing & Regulatory Compliance:

• Oversee the endtoend DHA licensing process for new hires and renewals ensuring strict adherence to Dubai Health Authority regulations.
• Stay current with UAE labor laws and DHA/MOHAP policy changes that affect healthcare staffing and HR practices.

Employee Relations & Clinical HR Operations:

• Provide expert HR support for clinical departments addressing workforce concerns contract structuring and shift planning.
• Lead onboarding programs that are tailored to the healthcare setting including credential verification medical orientation and compliance training.
• Support disciplinary processes and grievance procedures with professionalism and confidentiality.

Talent Development & Retention:

• Design and implement retention strategies for highdemand healthcare roles including continuous professional development (CPD) pathways.
• Collaborate with Clinical Leadership to implement mentorship programs and structured training plans for nurses and junior doctors.

HR Analytics & Reporting:

• Use datadriven insights to present monthly and quarterly reports on HR KPIs hiring efficiency licensing status and attrition.
• Implement tools and dashboards that allow realtime visibility into HR operations across all clinical departments.

Understand follow and support all hospital infection control programs

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

• UAE (Emirati) National
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or Healthcare Management.
• Masters degree or HR certification (e.g. CIPD SHRM) is preferred.
• Minimum 57 years of HR experience in the healthcare sector with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Deep understanding of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensing requirements and processes.
• Proven experience managing recruitment and workforce planning for hospitals clinics or specialty healthcare centers.
• Familiarity with UAE Labour Law and regulatory frameworks relevant to healthcare employment.
• Strong leadership organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in HR systems and tools (e.g. HRMS Applicant Tracking Systems Excel dashboards).

Required Experience:

Manager