Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for healthcare roles including doctors, nurses, technicians, allied health professionals, and hospital support staff
• Partner with hospital leadership, department heads, and medical directors to understand workforce needs and staffing priorities
• Source qualified healthcare professionals locally and internationally through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and healthcare networks
• Conduct detailed screening including qualification verification, clinical experience assessment, and licensing eligibility (DOH, DHA, MOH where applicable)
• Ensure all candidates meet UAE healthcare regulatory and credentialing requirements
• Maintain a strong pipeline for high-demand and critical healthcare roles
• Coordinate interviews with clinical panels and senior hospital stakeholders
• Manage offer negotiations, onboarding coordination, and documentation follow-up
• Work closely with credentialing, dataflow, and licensing teams to ensure smooth hiring compliance
• Track recruitment KPIs such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire
• Maintain accurate recruitment records in ATS systems
• Support employer branding initiatives to attract top healthcare talent in the UAE and internationally
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare institutions, agencies, and medical associations
• Mentor junior recruiters and support team development when required

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• 5–8+ years of experience in healthcare / hospital recruitment
• Strong understanding of clinical roles and healthcare staffing structures
• Experience recruiting for hospitals, medical centers, or healthcare networks in the UAE or GCC preferred
• Familiarity with UAE healthcare licensing (DOH, DHA, MOH) strongly preferred
• Knowledge of DataFlow verification and OSCE process is an advantage
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter and global job portals
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple urgent and critical hiring requirements
• Experience using ATS and recruitment reporting tools
• High attention to detail, especially in credential verification and compliance

Preferred Skills

• Experience in international healthcare recruitment (Asia, Middle East, Europe, etc.)
• Strong network within healthcare professionals and recruitment agencies
• Ability to handle high-volume hiring in fast-paced hospital environments
• Understanding of UAE healthcare workforce regulations and standards