Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Via Medica International Healthcare; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Medica International Healthcare in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment for healthcare and leadership roles, with responsibility for licensing and credentialing workflows.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, candidate pipeline management, and licensing compliance (DOH/HAAD, DHA, MOH), partnering with department heads to align hiring timelines and requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in full-cycle talent acquisition, with direct UAE healthcare recruitment experience.
• Deep working knowledge of UAE healthcare licensing (DOH, DHA, MOH) and DataFlow credentialing.
• Proven ability to lead recruitment initiatives and manage priorities.
• Experience with direct sourcing, professional networks, and ATS workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hiring for clinical, corporate, and executive roles.
• Oversee DataFlow verification and DOH/DHA/MOH licensing conversion processes for candidates.
• Utilize advanced Boolean search, networks, and headhunting to source specialized talent.
• Mentor junior sourcers and optimize candidate deployment pipelines.
• Partner with department heads to set hiring timelines and role requirements.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Leadership

Talent sourcing

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Healthcare & Licensing)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE | Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-lifecycle recruitment for specialized healthcare, administrative, and leadership roles. This position focuses on strategic talent sourcing, candidate pipeline management, and managing regulatory licensing and credentialing workflows (DOH/HAAD, DHA, MOH) through to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Leadership: Manage end-to-end hiring for clinical roles, corporate positions, and executive placements.

• Licensing & Compliance: Oversee DataFlow primary source verification and DOH/DHA/MOH licensing conversion processes for all incoming candidates.

• Advanced Sourcing: Utilize advanced Boolean search techniques, professional networks, and direct headhunting to target specialized talent.

• Team Guidance: Lead recruitment projects, mentor junior sourcers, and optimize candidate deployment pipelines.

• Stakeholder Alignment: Partner with department heads and operational leads to establish hiring timelines and role requirements.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in full-cycle talent acquisition, with direct experience in UAE healthcare recruitment.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of UAE healthcare licensing frameworks (DOH, DHA, or MOH) and DataFlow credentialing.

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead recruitment initiatives, manage workflow priorities, and drive team deliverables.

• Sourcing: Proficiency with direct sourcing methods, professional platforms, and applicant tracking systems.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.