Recruitment Manager - Physicians

Role Overview

Recruitment Manager - Physicians at American Hospital Dubai. The role manages end-to-end recruitment, licensing, and onboarding of physicians across the hospital and its satellite clinics.

Company Overview

American Hospital Dubai operates across the hospital and satellite clinics, maintaining compliance with UAE Labour Law, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), and Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) standards.

Role Purpose

To lead physician workforce planning, digitalisation of recruitment processes, and implementation of innovative sourcing strategies to attract top medical talent from local and international markets. The role ensures the hospital maintains a competitive edge in healthcare staffing and service excellence through compliance-driven recruitment, physician integration, licensing management, and data-driven reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Develop and implement physician recruitment strategies aligned with hospital manpower plans and clinical service needs.
• Collaborate with medical leadership to identify speciality gaps, workforce requirements, and succession planning priorities.
• Benchmark recruitment practices against leading healthcare providers in the UAE.

Talent Acquisition & Selection

• Lead the complete recruitment cycle, including sourcing, shortlisting, interviewing, and final selection of physicians.
• Ensure recruitment practices are transparent, fair, and compliant with UAE Labour Law, DHA licensing regulations, and hospital policies.
• Establish strong physician pipelines through partnerships with medical recruitment agencies, universities, and professional networks.
• Oversee assessment processes, interviews, and site visits with clinical leadership involvement.

Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate with Government Relations and DHA for physician licensing, renewals, and credentialing.
• Maintain accurate records of licensing submissions, approvals, renewals, and compliance status.
• Ensure adherence to JCIA, DHA, and UAE healthcare regulations throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

Onboarding & Integration

• Oversee physician onboarding, including visa processing, credentialing, ID badge issuance, and medical insurance enrollment.
• Work with HR Operations to ensure smooth relocation, orientation, and integration of newly hired physicians.
• Implement structured induction and cultural adaptation programs for international physicians.

Digitalisation & Process Innovation

• Lead the transition from manual to digital recruitment workflows, including the adoption of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS, and e-recruitment platforms.
• Implement automation in candidate screening, interview scheduling, and document management to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
• Utilise HR analytics and digital dashboards to monitor recruitment KPIs, physician sourcing trends, and process effectiveness.
• Champion innovative sourcing strategies, such as LinkedIn Recruiter, AI-powered talent mapping, and virtual hiring platforms.
• Ensure secure digital record management of physician applications, licenses, and compliance documents in line with UAE data protection regulations.

Stakeholder & Candidate Management

• Act as primary liaison between physician candidates, department heads, and regulatory authorities.
• Provide timely communication and updates to applicants regarding recruitment progress.
• Build and maintain strong professional networks within the UAE medical community.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain a comprehensive physician recruitment database, including active, on-hold, and rejected applications.
• Prepare recruitment dashboards, KPIs, and statistical reports for senior management.
• Track trends in physician supply, speciality shortages, and recruitment turnaround times.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor recruitment staff involved in physician hiring.
• Promote a culture of excellence, confidentiality, and compliance within the recruitment team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Healthcare Leadership (preferred).
• Certification in Recruitment, Talent Management, or Healthcare HR (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, CHHR).
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in healthcare recruitment.
• At least three (3) years of experience focused on physician recruitment in the UAE.
• Knowledge of UAE Labour Law and employment regulations relating to physician recruitment.
• Knowledge of physician licensing, credentialing, and regulatory processes under DHA.
• Knowledge of international physician recruitment markets and sourcing practices.
• Knowledge of JCIA accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems (Oracle, SAP, iFusion) and applicant tracking systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Physician talent acquisition, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement across clinical and administrative levels.
• Workforce planning and aligning recruitment strategies with hospital manpower requirements.
• Data analysis, reporting, and preparation of recruitment dashboards and KPIs.
• Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS platforms, and applicant tracking systems.
• Leveraging digital recruitment tools, AI-assisted sourcing, and virtual hiring platforms.
• Managing multiple physician recruitment campaigns simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law, DHA licensing, and hospital policies.
• Fostering strong relationships with candidates, medical leadership, and regulatory authorities.
• Leading, mentoring, and supervising recruitment staff effectively.
• Adapting quickly to evolving healthcare staffing demands and digital innovations.