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
- 35 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.
