Personal Assistant (PA) to the Founder

Antal International Network; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A new healthcare clinic in Dubai is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Founder. This role involves providing administrative support, managing communications, and overseeing key strategic initiatives in building the clinic from scratch. The ideal candidate has a background in healthcare and experience in startups, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This opportunity offers a chance to play a significant role in shaping the future of the clinic in a vibrant industry.

Qualifications

• Mandatory background in healthcare and minimum 1 year experience in startup/business setup.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently while collaborating closely with the Founder.
• Experience with administrative tasks and managing communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative and executive support to the Founder.
• Act as the main point of contact between the Founder and stakeholders.
• Oversee strategic initiatives including location planning, procurement, branding, and technology.

Skills

Healthcare industry knowledge

Startup experience

Strong administrative skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fluent in English

Proficiency in Chinese

Proficiency in Turkish

Proficiency in Russian

Job description

We are hiring a Personal Assistant on behalf of the Founder of a new clinic in Dubai that will bring together Dermatology, Dental Care, and Beauty Services. This is not just a Personal Assistant position, it’s a chance to be part of the end-to-end journey of building a healthcare company from scratch alongside the Founder.

The ideal candidate will bring both healthcare industry knowledge and startup experience, enabling her to actively contribute to strategic decision-making across operations, branding, and facility planning.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a new healthcare venture in Dubai. You will gain first-hand experience in building a company from the ground up, while working side-by-side with the Founder on strategic decisions that will shape the future of the clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative and executive support to the Founder, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination.
• Act as the main point of contact between the Founder and stakeholders, ensuring clear and professional communication.
• Oversee and support strategic initiatives including:
  • Location & Facility Planning: site selection, space layout, and interior design.
  • Procurement & Setup: furniture, medical equipment, and supplies decisions.
  • Branding & Marketing: clinic name, logo, website design, digital/social media presence, signage, and stationery.
  • Technology & Operations: selection of systems and processes for smooth clinic operations.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and official correspondence on behalf of the Founder.
• Maintain records, documentation, and filing systems with accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• Background in healthcare AND min 1 year experience in startup/business setup is mandatory.
• Ability to multitask, take initiative, and work independently while collaborating closely with the Founder.
• Strong administrative, communication, and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written), n ative-level proficiency in Chinese, Turkish, or Russian.
• UAE experience is not required, but candidates already in the UAE and available to join immediately will be given priority.

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