Specialist - Talent Acquisition

NMC Healthcare; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Physician Recruiter to manage end-to-end recruitment for physicians across various specialties. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of recruitment experience, particularly in the healthcare sector, and a strong understanding of healthcare licensing systems. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruitment experience, including 3 years in physician recruitment.
• Strong understanding of healthcare licensing systems (DOH, DHA, MOH).
• Proven ability to manage multiple senior-level vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for physicians.
• Conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidates.
• Verify candidate qualifications and documents for licensing.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (Oracle ORC)

Job description

Job Category: Administration

Responsibilities

1. Physician Recruitment & Sourcing

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for physicians across all medical specialties.
• Partner with clinical leadership to understand manpower requirements and job specifications.
• Source candidates through multiple channels - professional networks, LinkedIn, referrals, medical associations, agencies, and international recruitment drives.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified doctors (both locally and internationally).

2. Screening & Evaluation

• Review CVs and credentials to ensure alignment with clinical requirements and licensing standards.
• Conduct initial screening interviews to assess experience, communication, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews with Medical Directors, Department Heads, and credentialing committees.
• Maintain continuous communication with candidates to ensure a professional recruitment experience.

3. Licensing & Credentialing Coordination

• Verify all candidate documents including qualifications, experience certificates, and references.
• Work closely with the licensing and credentialing teams to ensure compliance with DOH/DHA/MOH regulations.

4. Offer Management & Onboarding

• Prepare offers in coordination with Rewards and HR teams ensuring internal equity and approved salary bands.
• Support negotiation and acceptance process professionally while ensuring compliance with policies.

5. Relationship Management & Reporting

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Medical Directors, Department Chairs, and HR partners.
• Maintain updated recruitment trackers and share weekly/monthly recruitment dashboards.
• Support employer branding efforts and participate in international recruitment fairs or sourcing campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of recruitment experience, with a minimum of 3 years in physician or medical staff recruitment (hospital or healthcare group experience essential).
• Strong understanding of healthcare licensing systems - DOH, DHA, MOH, HAAD, DataFlow, and credentialing requirements.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (Oracle ORC).
• Proven ability to manage multiple senior-level vacancies with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.