Talent Acquisition Specialist (Healthcare)
full-time•Abu Dhabi
About this role
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.
- 3–5 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.
What you'll do
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for healthcare positions, collaborating with hiring managers to understand staffing needs. Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations and coordinate pre-employment requirements.
About Via Medica Intl
Via Medica International Healthcare is a leading UAE-based healthcare and emergency medical services provider, delivering scalable, licensed, and high-quality medical solutions across industries.
Following its acquisition by International SOS, the world’s leading health and security services organization, Via Medica now combines global expertise with deep local capabilities to deliver world-class healthcare to organizations across the UAE and the wider Gulf region.
With a team of over 700 licensed healthcare professionals, Via Medica in association with International SOS, provides on-site medical services, emergency response, occupational health solutions, and health workforce training to clients in energy, construction, government, academic, and humanitarian sectors. These services are underpinned by rigorous clinical governance, ISO-certified quality assurance, and compliance with UAE health regulations.
Via Medica’s operational capabilities include:
• BLS & ALS licensed ambulances
• Comprehensive Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Scalable On-Site Clinic Licensing & Mobilization
• Special Events & High-Profile Coverage
• Academic Health Support & Licensed School Nursing
• 24/7 Remote Topside Support & Telehealth
• Advanced Medical Training (AHA Standards)
• Occupational Health, Compliance, & Fitness-to-Work
• Industrial & Oil & Gas Sector Medical Expertise
Large reputable organizations trust and benefit from our integrated solutions that align with the UAE’s Vision 2031, advancing resilience, safety, and healthcare excellence.
Via Medica in association with International SOS, is setting new standards for readiness, resilience, and care, ensuring that workers in the UAE’s most vital sectors have access to world-class healthcare and emergency support, wherever they are.
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What does a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Healthcare) do at Via Medica Intl?
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Healthcare) at Via Medica Intl, you will: manage the full recruitment lifecycle for healthcare positions, collaborating with hiring managers to understand staffing needs. Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations and coordinate pre-employment requirements..
Is the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Healthcare) position at Via Medica Intl remote?
The Talent Acquisition Specialist (Healthcare) position at Via Medica Intl is based in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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