Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Healthcare)

Medica International Healthcare LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Recruitment Lead to oversee end-to-end recruitment processes for both healthcare and non-healthcare roles. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Abu Dhabi's professional qualification requirements while managing local and international hiring efforts. Experience in leading recruitment teams and innovative sourcing strategies is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Expertise in sourcing, screening, and selection processes for healthcare and non-healthcare roles.
• Understanding of Abu Dhabi PQR and related regulatory standards.
• Proven track record in managing and mentoring recruitment teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for various roles.
• Ensure compliance with local professional qualification requirements.
• Manage international recruitment efforts and partnerships with agencies.
• Supervise a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists.

Skills

Experienced in end-to-end recruitment

Knowledge of qualification requirements in Abu Dhabi

Ability to manage international recruitment

Strong leadership abilities

Job description

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for healthcare and non-healthcare roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and final selection support.

• Ensure all healthcare hires meet Abu Dhabi Unified Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) for licensed roles in Abu Dhabi and other regulatory standards.

• Manage international recruitment efforts, including sourcing from global markets and coordinating overseas hiring workflows.

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local and international recruitment agencies to ensure a steady supply of qualified candidates.

• Supervise, guide, and coach a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, ensuring daily operations are carried out effectively and performance targets are met.

• Oversee workload allocation, provide continuous training, and conduct performance evaluations for team members.

• Implement innovative sourcing strategies to fill hard-to-fill positions efficiently.

• Collaborate with department heads and hiring managers to forecast manpower needs and align recruitment plans accordingly.

• Maintain an active talent pipeline and ensure the applicant tracking system is updated and accurate.

• Prepare recruitment reports and metrics for leadership review.

• Support employer branding initiatives and represent the company at job fairs or recruitment events when required.