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Dr Expat Doctor Expat help overseas health care professionals wanting to work in the UAE with the licensing process. For example Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah.

Doctor Expat are experts in finding talent for Hospital and Clinics in the Region

Doctor Expat offers the complete solution for all Doctors, Dentists, and Allied Health Care professionals who wish to secure their next job in the UAE. There are three types of licenses in the UAE

DHA - (Granted by the Dubai Health Authority) Following passing the DHA assessment, the medical healthcare professional can obtain their license and practice their profession in the Emirate of Dubai only. Depending on the healthcare professional's category The DHA assessment can be either:

• Computer Based Testing (CBT-Prometric) or
• Oral assessment

DOH – (Granted by the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi) This license allows you to practice in the cities of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. MOH - (Granted by the Ministry of Health) This entitles the holder to practice anywhere in the UAE apart from the Emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. As well as helping doctors abroad, our site is the perfect place for employers and recruitment agencies in the health care sector to advertise their jobs. With our competitive rates and great exposure, you would be guaranteed to source quality candidates from all over the world. Contact us today on [email protected]

Hiring Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dubai, UAE We are recruiting a North American–trained Consultant in General ...
13/10/2026

Hiring Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dubai, UAE

We are recruiting a North American–trained Consultant in General Obstetrics & Gynaecology with a strong academic profile for a leading healthcare organisation in Dubai.
This role combines expert care across the full spectrum of obstetrics and gynaecology with a key leadership role in postgraduate medical education. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care, while helping to develop the next generation of obstetricians and gynaecologists.

Key responsibilities
✔️Providing expert clinical care across obstetrics and gynaecology, with a strong focus on patient safety and outcomes in women’s health
✔️Leading and strengthening residency education, including curriculum development and educational strategy
✔️Clinical and bedside teaching, plus supervising, assessing and mentoring residents and faculty
Contributing to research and scholarly activity: publications, quality improvement, clinical audit, and evidence-based guidelines and care pathways

Requirements
✔️North American (US or Canadian) training and board certification in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
✔️Consultant-level experience, eligible for a Tier 1 Consultant licence in the UAE
✔️Proven academic experience in residency teaching, medical education and research or publications
Strong leadership, professionalism and sound clinical judgement
✔️Male and female candidates are welcome to apply

What’s on offer
✔️A competitive salary, negotiable depending on your profile
✔️A flexible start date (notice periods of up to 3 months are accommodated)

Interested? Send your CV to [email protected]

13/10/2026

Hiring Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Dubai, UAE

We are recruiting a North American–trained Consultant Anaesthesiologist with a strong academic profile for a leading healthcare organisation in Dubai.
This role combines expert clinical practice across the full scope of anaesthesia services with a key leadership role in postgraduate medical education. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care, while helping to develop the next generation of anaesthesia specialists.

Key responsibilities
✔️Providing expert clinical anaesthesia care with a strong focus on patient safety and continuous improvement
✔️Leading and strengthening residency education, including curriculum development and educational strategy
✔️Clinical and bedside teaching, plus supervising, assessing and mentoring residents and faculty
✔️Contributing to research and scholarly activity: publications, quality improvement, clinical audit, and evidence-based guidelines and care pathways

Requirements
✔️North American (US or Canadian) training and board certification in Anaesthesiology
✔️Consultant-level experience, eligible for a Tier 1 Consultant licence in the UAE
✔️Proven academic experience in residency teaching, medical education and research or publications
✔️Strong leadership, professionalism and sound clinical judgement

What’s on offer
✔️A competitive salary, negotiable depending on your profile
✔️A flexible start date (notice periods of up to 3 months are accommodated)

Interested? Send your CV to [email protected]

Clinic Manager wanted in Central London. A brand-new premium diagnostic clinic in Fitzrovia needs a leader to run it fro...
12/10/2026

Clinic Manager wanted in Central London.

A brand-new premium diagnostic clinic in Fitzrovia needs a leader to run it from day one.

5+ years in private healthcare management and hands-on CQC experience? This could be your next move.

Up to £102K plus a strong benefits package.

Send your CV in confidence to [email protected]

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12/10/2026

Thinking about taking your medical career to Dubai or Abu Dhabi? 🇦🇪

If you're a doctor with UK training, a CCT, or an equivalent qualification, we'd love to hear from you.

At Dr Expat, we're helping doctors explore clinical career opportunities in the UAE and take the next step in their professional journey.

Whether you're actively looking for a move or simply curious about what's possible, start by sharing your details with us. Our team can review your profile and guide you through the next steps.

👉 Interested? Apply here:
https://apply.drexpat.com/doctors?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=uk-ie-clinical-roles&utm_content=company-page

Your next career chapter could be closer than you think.

20/09/2026

Being a great doctor is no longer enough to guarantee that patients will find you.

Doctors are increasingly having to think about something they were never trained for: how they market themselves.

It’s something I see more and more in the UAE healthcare market, and I wanted to talk about it.

Have a watch, I’d be interested to hear what doctors think.

Contact us on: [email protected]

14/09/2026

Doctors thinking of moving to the UAE?

Do your research before you make the move. Consider visiting the UAE, understand the healthcare market, explore where you want to work, and most importantly, start the UAE licensing process early.

Having the right UAE licence/eligibility can make a huge difference when looking for opportunities.

Research. Prepare. Get licensed. Then make the move.

Contact us on: [email protected]

HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY UPDATE:**One Word Can Cross the Line**We recently came across an important reminder for healthcare p...
03/09/2026

HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY UPDATE:
**One Word Can Cross the Line**

We recently came across an important reminder for healthcare professionals in Dubai: the title you use publicly must accurately reflect your licence and professional status.

Under DHA medical advertising and social media standards, healthcare professionals and facilities must ensure that their content is accurate, ethical and not misleading. This includes using titles such as “Consultant” or “Specialist” only when they match the practitioner’s licensed designation.

The rules also extend to:

• Before-and-after images
• Patient videos and testimonials
• Social media promotions
• Claims about treatment results
• Influencer and promotional content

Your qualifications, licence and reputation have taken years to build, so make sure your online presence represents them correctly.

**In healthcare, one word can make a significant difference.**

Dr Expat supports healthcare professionals with licensing, upgrades, license transfers from one authority to another, recruitment for hospitals and clinics, and career opportunities for healthcare professionals across the UAE and GCC

Contact us on [email protected]

30/08/2026

Doctors Working in the UAE
Don’t Forget Your Tax Obligations

Working in the UAE may mean no UAE personal income tax, but depending on your nationality, residency status, and financial interests, you may still have tax reporting or obligations in your home country.
🇬🇧 UK | 🇺🇸 USA | 🇨🇦 Canada | 🇦🇺 Australia & more
Before assuming you are completely tax-free, make sure you understand your individual position.

Always seek advice from a qualified tax professional familiar with expatriate taxation.

If unsure contact Dr Expat and we can get you intouch with the right people for the right advice
[email protected]


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29/08/2026

It was a please for the team at Dr Expat Kaneez Nabijee to see the Cancer Institute Burjeel Hospitals

Contact us on: [email protected]

26/08/2026

Start Your Licensing Process Early!

When should you start your healthcare licensing process?

The earlier, the better.
Licensing can take time, and starting early helps avoid unnecessary delays when the right opportunity comes along.

Whether you’re planning to work in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, or elsewhere in the GCC, get your documents and licensing process started in advance.

Contact Dr Expat to get started.
[email protected]

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Business Centre, Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
Sharjah
487177

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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