Senior Inspector – Public Health (UAE Nationals)

Dicetek LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek LLC is seeking a qualified professional to perform advanced health inspection and surveillance activities at Dubai port facilities to ensure adherence to public health standards and regulations. The role involves applying technical expertise to address high-risk cases and shaping inspection methodologies within regulatory frameworks.

The ideal candidate holds a public health degree with 3–7 years of experience, preferably UAE Nationals with a Family Book.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience; UAE Nationals with Family Book preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection operations at border ports (air, land, sea) to ensure compliance with health and environmental regulations.
• Follow up on implementation of IHR 2005 and ensure procedures meet global health security requirements.
• Perform in-depth investigations into health complaints, incidents, and violations; document findings and provide recommendations.
• Conduct epidemiological investigations at ports including contact tracing and outbreak response coordination.
• Provide technical guidance on job training and on-site support to health inspection teams to improve efficiency.
• Explain and interpret health regulations to facility representatives during inspections to promote adherence.
• Provide senior management with technical opinions on complex cases and legal/technical dimensions.
• Contribute to development and update of inspection tools, checklists, and work manuals.
• Prepare detailed technical reports for regulatory procedures and strategic decisions; participate in technical committees.
• Represent public health in coordination meetings with strategic partners and stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or 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 quality Explain 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

Qualifications

Qualification required: Bachelor’s degree in public health or any related field

Experience required : 3-7 years of experience-Nationality: Emirati with Family Book ( ONLY)-Preference UAE Nationals from Dubai (Hatta), Sharjah, and Ajman.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or any related field
• Nationals: 3-5 years of experience
• Non-nationals: +10 years of experience in related field.