Principal Inspector – Public Health (UAE Nationals)

Dicetek LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek LLC seeks a port health inspector to perform advanced investigations and health surveillance at border ports, ensuring compliance with public health regulations and IHR 2005 guidelines. The role includes developing inspection tools, documenting findings, and providing on-site support to health inspection teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field, with 3–5 years of experience for nationals and 10+ years for non-nationals, and UAE Emirati

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field.
• Nationalities: Emirati with Family Book (ONLY).

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced-level inspection investigations and health surveillance at ports to ensure compliance with public health standards and regulations.
• Follow IHR 2005 WHO guidelines, particularly for movement of travelers and goods.
• Provide on-site support and guidance to health inspection teams to improve efficiency and quality.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and support documents for regulatory procedures and decision-making.
• Participate in technical committees related to ports and health surveillance and coordinate with strategic partners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or any related field

Job description

Purpose of the Position

Perform advanced-level inspection investigation and health surveillance activities at ports to ensure compliance with public health standards and regulations Apply specialized technical expertise to address complex and high-risk cases while contributing to the development of regulatory frameworks and the enhancement of inspection methodologies to support public health protection and improve institutional performance

Main Roles and Responsibilities

Conduct inspection operations at border ports air land and sea and ensuring compliance with approved health and environmental regulations and standards Follow up on the implementation of the International Health Regulations IHR 2005 of the World Health Organization particularly regarding the movement of travelers and goods ensure procedures align with global health security requirements Conduct in-depth investigations into complex or recurring health complaints incidents and violations document findings and submitting recommendations to management Implement epidemiological investigations at ports including contact tracing and applying outbreak response protocols in coordination with the Authority and concerned entities Provide technical guidance on the job training and on-site support to health inspection teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high qualityExplain and interpret health regulations and compliance requirements to facility representatives and authorities during inspection visits to promote regulatory adherence Provide technical opinions and consultations to senior management and team members especially in complex cases or those with legal and technical dimensions Contribute to the development and update of inspection tools and methods including the preparation of checklists work manuals and the introduction of effective work methodologies Prepare detailed technical reports and support documents for legal and regulatory procedures and strategic decision-making Participate in initiatives and technical committees related to ports and health surveillance and representing public health in coordinating meetings with strategic partners Perform any other related duties as assigned by the direct manager

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or any related field
• Nationals: 3-5 years of experience
• Non-nationals: +10 years of experience in related fieldQualification required: Bachelor’s degree in public health or any related fieldExperience required : 3-5 years of experience-Nationality: Emirati with Family Book ( ONLY)-Preference UAE Nationals from Dubai (Hatta), Sharjah, and Ajman.