Consultant Jobs in Abu Dhabi

A system encompassing the full spectrum of health - protecting, promoting, sustaining and restoring services across the territory of the Emirate.

Quality driven by ambitious improvement targets set by the regulatory authority of the Emirate and reflected in the regularly monitored and published key performance indicators of the system.

Providers are independent and predominantly private.

The health system finances itself through a mandatory health insurance for all AD residents.

The financial system should be flexible in order to manage for change over time and the degree of subsidy should be managed as efficiently as possible.

Physicians and Dentist Eligibility Criteria and Checklist

ELIGIBLILITY CRITERIA FOR PRIVATE LICENSING

To apply for licensure as a ‘General Practitioner’ including Dentistry to work in the private sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi you are required to demonstrate the following:

• You have successfully completed and hold an accredited recognized primary medical qualification in your own country.
• You have successfully completed and can demonstrate a one(1) year internship ‘General Practice’ program. Plus you must show evidence of practice as a non training grade registered General Practitioner (GP) or Dentist for a minimum of two(2) years experience.
• You hold a current and valid license to practice as a registered Medical Practitioner (General Practice) in your home country without any conditions or limitations.
• You are proficient in reading and writing English (all examinations conducted in English)

To apply for licensure as a ‘Specialist Physician\Dentist’ in work in the private sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi you are required to demonstrate the following:

• You have successfully completed and hold an accredited recognized primary medical qualification in your own country.
• Specialization certificate obtained after a fulltime structured residency program/ course of no less than 3 years duration for Physicians and no less than 2 years duration for Dentists in a university centre, teaching hospital or where appropriate, in a health establishment approved by the competent authorities.
• No less than 3 years post certification.
• You hold a current and valid license to practice as a registered Specialist Physician in your home country without any conditions or limitations.
• You are proficient in reading and writing English (all examinations conducted in English)

To apply for licensure as a ‘Consultant Physician\Dentist’ in work in the private sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi you are required to demonstrate the following:

• You have successfully completed and hold an accredited recognized primary medical qualification in your own country
• Specialization certificate obtained after a fulltime structured residency program/ course of no less than 3 years duration in a university centre, teaching hospital or where appropriate, in a health establishment approved by the competent authorities.
• No less than 8 years post certification in an acute care hospital and no less than 3 years as Consultant
• You hold a current and valid license to practice as a registered Specialist Physician in your home country without any conditions or limitations
• You are proficient in reading and writing English (all examinations conducted in English)

LICENSING APPLICATION CHECKLIST

The following checklist provides you a guide on the documents that you are required to submit along with your application form. Proof of originals is required upon submission. All attached documents for licensing require legal English translation because these documents may have to be reviewed by Non – Arabic speaking officers.

• Completed application form with completed declaration by Private Health Care Facility including their official stamp
• Current and up to date detailed resume with 5 passport photographs
• Passport and Visa (Residence or Visit) – valid and current
• High school leaving certificate. This is not a strict requirement for Physicians, Dentists and pharmacists
• Professional qualifications – Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree/ Post Graduate
• Transcript of professional training – must include theory and clinical hours
• Practicing Professional License – valid and current from home country
• A certificate of ‘Good Standing’/ Registration or License from each country where you have been employed to meet minimum requirement of 2 years experience post internship If you worked in a country and for a government facility where you practiced on your ‘home license’ (e.g. Saudi Arabia) please ensure to summit certificate of employment in place of certificate of ‘good standing’

Relevant Experience:

• Official certificate of service from an authorized person at health facility. Preferably from HR
• Experience must be in a substantive post (Volunteer work and training is not acceptable)

UAE MOH Evaluation/Licensure if applicable

Once you have completed the above, please return to our office to submit. We will only accept and proceed with your application once we have received all the above required documentation. We will then be in contact with you on the progress of your application.

ELIGIBLILITY CRITERIA OF TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR CONSULTANTS AND SPECIALISTS

ELIGIBLILITY CRITERIA OF TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR CONSULTANTS AND

SPECIALISTS

Temporary Permits for Consultants

To apply for licensure as a ‘Consultant Physician’ to work in the private sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi you are required to demonstrate the following:

• You have successfully completed and hold an accredited recognized primary medical qualification in your own country.
• Specialization certificate obtained after a fulltime structured residency program/ course of no less than 3 years duration in a university centre, teaching hospital or where appropriate, in a health establishment approved by the competent authorities.
• No less than 8 years of experience post certification in an acute care hospital and no less than 3 years of experience as Consultant.
• You hold a current and valid license to practice as a registered Specialist Physician in your home country without any conditions or limitations.
• Declaration to be signed by the facility owner (Please get your copy from Health Professional Licensing Section).
• Mal-practice Insurance.
• Dhs. 10,000 deposit + licensing Fees.

Temporary Permits for Specialists

To apply for licensure as a ‘Specialist Physician’ to work in the private sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi you are required to demonstrate the following:

You have successfully completed and hold an accredited recognized primary medical qualification in your own country.

Specialization certificate obtained after a fulltime structured residency program/ course of no less than 3 years duration for Physicians and no less than 2 years duration for Dentists in a university centre, teaching hospital or where appropriate, in a health establishment approved by the competent authorities.

No less than 3 years of experience post certification.

You hold a current and valid license to practice as a registered Specialist Physician in your home country without any conditions or limitations.

Declaration to be signed by the facility owner (Please get your copy from Health Professional Licensing Section).

Malpractice Insurance.

Dhs. 10,000 deposit + licensing Fees.

Temporary Permits – Checklist

The following checklist provides you a guide on the documents that you are required to submit along with your application form. Proof of originals is required upon submission. All attached documents for licensing require legal English translation because these documents may have to be reviewed by Non – Arabic speaking officers.

• Completed application form with completed declaration by Private Health Care Facility including their official stamp.
• Current and up to date detailed resume with 10 passport photographs.
• Passport and Visa (Residence or Visit) – valid and current.
• Professional qualifications – Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree/ Post Graduate.
• Transcript of professional training – must include theory and clinical hours.
• Practicing Professional License – valid and current from home country.
• A certificate of ‘Good Standing’/ Registration or License from each country.

Relevant Experience:

Official certificate of service from an authorized person at health facility. Preferably from HR.

Experience must be in a substantive post (Volunteer work and training is not acceptable).

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT for the HAAD (Health Authority - Abu Dhabi)

Medical Doctors (Physicians)

Please Note:

• All Medical Doctors (Physicians)/ Dentists: Must provide evidence of current license/ certification/ certificate of good standing from country, state, or province of origin, as well as license from country of current and previous practice. (Not applicable for UAE Nationals).

• Consultants: If not currently practicing in a Western, European Union, or North American country, must provide evidence of current licensure and Certificate of Good Standing from the appropriate licensing authority. (Not applicable for UAE Nationals)