Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Healthcare)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced recruitment manager to lead the end-to-end recruitment process. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, ensure compliance with local hiring standards, and supervise a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists. This role is critical for maintaining a consistent talent pipeline and contributing to employer branding initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in healthcare recruitment, preferably in compliance with Abu Dhabi standards.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and mentor a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists.
• Ability to develop effective partnerships with recruitment agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for various roles.
• Ensure healthcare hires meet local and international hiring standards.
• Supervise and coach the recruitment team for optimal performance.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Screening and interviewing

Coaching and guiding teams

Innovative sourcing strategies

Knowledge of regulatory hiring standards

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.