Healthcare Recruitment in Dubai and the UAE

Healthcare recruitment built around licensing

Hiring clinicians in the UAE is not only about finding the right person. Every doctor, dentist, nurse and allied health professional must hold a licence from the health authority that regulates the facility, and a candidate who cannot be licensed in time can delay an opening or leave a service unstaffed. Levantine combines healthcare recruitment with licensing expertise, so we assess eligibility at the shortlisting stage, not after an offer has been made.

Who we recruit

• Consultants and specialists across medical and surgical specialties
• General practitioners and dentists
• Registered nurses, midwives and nursing managers
• Allied health professionals: physiotherapists, radiographers, laboratory technologists, pharmacists and more
• Medical directors and clinical leaders
• Non-clinical healthcare roles: practice managers, insurance and billing staff, front office teams

How our recruitment works

• Workforce planning: we define the roles, numbers and specialties your facility needs, in line with the regulator's staffing requirements.
• Sourcing: we search our network and the local and international market for qualified candidates.
• Licensing eligibility check: we review qualifications and experience against the Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements before shortlisting.
• Screening and interviews: we assess clinical experience, communication and fit, then present a focused shortlist.
• Offer and onboarding: we support offers, professional licensing and the move to the UAE.

For new and existing facilities

For a new clinic or hospital, we plan the full staffing model alongside the facility's design and licensing timeline, so the team is licensed and ready for the final inspection. For operating facilities, we fill individual vacancies, expand specialties and support the recruitment of medical directors.

Frequently asked questions

Can you recruit doctors from outside the UAE?

Yes. We source candidates locally and internationally, and we check whether their qualifications and experience meet UAE licensing requirements before they are shortlisted.

Do you also handle the professional licence?

Yes. Recruitment and licensing run together at Levantine, which reduces the risk of hiring a candidate who cannot be licensed.

Which emirates do you recruit for?

We recruit for facilities across the UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates.

Planning a healthcare project in the UAE? Talk to Levantine. Call +971 4 553 9088 or email info@levantinehealthcare.com.