Academic Administration Assistant - Locum

Medi Clinic; Duba; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider located in Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support academic placements and training. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare settings and strong organizational skills. They will manage communications, documentation, and ensure compliance with institutional requirements. This role offers a chance to grow within a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare or academic setting.
• Experience of coordinating academic teaching programmes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison for undergraduate medical students.
• Manage documentation and orientation logistics.
• Support the Clinical Elective Programme coordination.
• Provide administrative support for postgraduate trainees.
• Maintain accurate records and compliance.
• Coordinate academic meetings and assist with broader initiatives.

Skills

Coordination and scheduling

Event coordination

Excellent administration skills

Time management skills

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Business communication

Academic programme design

Education

Relevant diploma

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or administrative subject

Job description

Closing date: 16/10/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name:Ruba Hijah
Reference number: 64391

Mediclinic Corporate Office Dubai| Dubai | United Arab Emirates

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide administrative and coordination support to deliver MBRU/Dubai Health undergraduate clinical placements and graduate training at Dubai Mediclinic Middle East hospitals and clinics.
This role ensures the successful delivery of academic placements, onboarding processes, documentation, and communication with multiple stakeholders including MBRU/Dubai Health, MCME human resources, learning & development, academic site coordinators, graduate programme directors and discipline coordinators.
The role plays a vital part in facilitating high-quality teaching for students and trainees, while maintaining compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Act as the primary liaison for MBRU’s undergraduate medical students (Years 1–6), coordinating clinical placements, onboarding, and academic support activities across hospital sites.
• Manage documentation, orientation logistics, and communication for Year 4 onboarding, Early Clinical Exposure, and student research programmes.
• Support the Clinical Elective Programme by coordinating placements, onboarding, and feedback processes for local and international students.
• Provide administrative support for postgraduate trainees (residents, fellows, and MSc Nursing students), including onboarding, documentation, evaluations, and accreditation preparations.
• Maintain accurate records and trackers for all academic programmes, ensuring compliance with DHA standards and internal policies.
• Coordinate academic meetings, generate timely reports, and assist with broader academic initiatives such as summer/winter schools and faculty development activities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

A relevant diploma from an accredited educational institution
A relevant Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare / administrative subject

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1 year experience in in a healthcare or academic setting.
Experience of coordinating academic teaching programmes

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Coordination and scheduling of diaries and meeting
• Event coordination and initiative facilitation
• Excellent administration and coordination skills
• Administrative, communication and time management skills
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Business communication skills
• Academic programme design

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program. If you wish to grow with us, apply now and become a part of the Mediclinic Middle East Family