Talent Acquisition Specialist (Healthcare)
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.