Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Physicians

AMERICAN HOSPITAL; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Dubai is seeking a Strategic Talent Acquisition professional to align physician staffing with operational needs. The role involves overseeing compliance with regulations, evaluating qualifications, and maintaining data records. Strong expertise in sourcing and stakeholder management is essential. Candidate will represent the institution at job fairs and work towards building future talent pipelines.

Qualifications

• Experience with physician recruitment and compliance.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Proven ability in sourcing and talent mapping.

Responsibilities

• Forecast staffing needs with HR and medical departments.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment regulations.
• Evaluate physician qualifications and align them with needs.
• Maintain recruitment records and manage data.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Sourcing strategies

Data management

Employer branding

Tools

iFusion

Job description

Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Partners with the HR Director, Medical Directors, and Department Heads to forecast and fulfill physician staffing needs aligned with operational and expansion plans.
• Develops and implements targeted sourcing and headhunting strategies for medical consultants, specialists, and associates—locally and internationally.
• Benchmarks physician manpower planning and compensation structures against leading UAE and GCC healthcare providers.
• Oversees the full recruitment lifecycle—from requisition approval to offer release and onboarding handover for all physician-level positions.

Regulatory and Compliance

• Ensures recruitment processes comply with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations, Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) standards, and hospital policies.
• Coordinates with Licensing and Credentialing teams to verify candidate eligibility through primary source verification (PSV) and dataflow procedures.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of licensing regulations and accreditation requirements impacting physician recruitment.

Candidate Assessment and Stakeholder Coordination

• Evaluates physician qualifications, clinical experience, and credential alignment with departmental requirements.
• Facilitates interview scheduling, medical board discussions, and feedback collection across stakeholders.
• Advises hiring leaders on market insights, candidate availability, and compensation competitiveness.
• Prepares and releases approved job offers, guiding candidates through pre-employment medicals and onboarding documentation.

Data Management and Reporting

• Maintains accurate and updated recruitment records, pipelines, and candidate profiles in iFusion or equivalent HR systems.
• Generates monthly and quarterly reports highlighting key metrics such as time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Supports talent mapping and succession planning by maintaining an active physician talent database.

Employer Branding and Networking

• Represents American Hospital Dubai at healthcare job fairs, conferences, and academic partnerships to strengthen the employer brand.
• Establishes and sustains partnerships with medical universities, residency programs, and professional associations to build future pipelines.

Operational and Administrative Support

• Provides necessary justification for difficult-to-fill vacancies and salary deviations.
• Liaises with onboarding and training teams to ensure smooth transition of newly hired physicians.
• Responds promptly to candidate inquiries and ensures professional communication throughout the recruitment process.