Talent Acquisition Specialist (Healthcare)

Via Medica Intl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for healthcare positions. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in the healthcare sector, and a strong understanding of UAE healthcare regulations. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with department heads and contribute to the overall recruitment strategy, ensuring a positive candidate experience and compliance throughout the process.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Proven experience recruiting clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals.
• Strong understanding of UAE healthcare licensing and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for healthcare positions.
• Source candidates through various channels including job portals and LinkedIn.
• Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations throughout the recruitment process.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Healthcare recruitment

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field

Tools

ATS systems

Job portals

LinkedIn sourcing tools

Job description

Via Medica International Healthcare LLC is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong experience in Healthcare recruitment to join our team in Abu Dhabi.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for healthcare positions, including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative/support roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and department heads to understand staffing requirements, job specifications, and workforce planning needs.
• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, recruitment agencies, and internal databases.
• Screen CVs, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate technical and final interviews.
• Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations and licensing requirements (DOH, DHA, MOH) throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements including credentialing, background checks, medical fitness, and onboarding documentation.
• Liaise with local and overseas recruitment agencies to support manpower needs when required.
• Maintain recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and ATS records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Monitor and report recruitment KPIs such as time-to-fill, hiring status, and candidate pipeline.
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns to attract qualified healthcare talent.
• Provide a positive candidate experience through professional communication, timely updates, and clear feedback.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably within the healthcare sector in the UAE.
• Proven experience recruiting clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals.
• Strong understanding of UAE healthcare licensing and regulatory authorities (DOH, DHA, MOH).
• Experience in end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding coordination.
• Proficiency in using ATS systems, job portals, and LinkedIn sourcing tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Preference will be given to candidates who meet the above-mentioned criteria.