In the UAE the employer usually arranges the work visa (country practice; the posting doesn’t say).
Check the posting for nationality or residence rules.
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In these Gulf countries the employer normally applies for the work visa and residence permit. This is how hiring works there, not an offer written in the posting, and it applies only to these locations.
Possible country route: Employer-sponsored work residence / Golden Visa. Standard employment residence is applied for by the employer. Golden Visa is a separate long-term route with category-specific eligibility; it is not included in every relocation offer.
Depends on the emirate, entry permit, work permit, medical checks and residence issuance. Confirm a dated plan with the employer and issuing authority.
What to check before applying
Confirm the employment route. Ask which authority handles the work permit and residence.
Verify costs and offer. For standard overseas hiring, official guidance assigns recruitment and residence processing costs to the employer.
Complete arrival formalities. Follow the medical and Emirates ID instructions for your route.
Reviewed 2026-10-14. Country routes are context, not a confirmation that this vacancy or your passport qualifies.
Description (EN)
Closing date:
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nitya Pillai
Reference number: 67213
Mediclinic Deira | Dubai | United Arab Emirates
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Provide patient-centric and evidence based consultant-level care by ensuring compliance to ethical and professional standards set by the company and regulatory authorities
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Provide a comprehensive professional and ethical quality clinical services to patients in an effective and efficient manner
Monitor and manage clinical risks associated with direct patient care
Ensure compliance with clinical governance and quality management standards
Maintain accurate medical records
Ensure excellence in medical practice is maintained by focusing on continuous professional development of self and others
Maintain integrity in professional services by executing clinical services in an ethical and responsible manner
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Essential: Basic medical degree and completion of a specialty qualification/education programme (fellowship/diploma) recognised by the relevant UAE healthcare authority
Certification and registration in a speciality recognised by relevant UAE healthcare authority
Active and valid life support certification (e.g. BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP)
Desired: Speciality specific
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
At least 3 - 5 years’ post qualification experience at Specialist level (independent of country)
Desired: At least 1 year Specialist level experience from a Tier 1 country as specified by the UAE healthcare regulator
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program. If you wish to grow with us, apply now and become a part of the Mediclinic Middle East Family
Never pay a recruiter for a job offer or a visa promise. Check the original posting and employer identity before sharing documents. Pay any legitimate government visa fees only through official channels. Never pay for a job: the law in the UAE
Country norm: the employer usually arranges the visa; the posting doesn’t say so.
In the UAE, the employer usually arranges the work visa and residence permit. This is a country norm, not an offer stated in the posting, and applies only to these Gulf locations. Check the posting for nationality or residence requirements.
Country norm: the employer usually arranges the visa; the posting doesn’t say so.
In the UAE, the employer usually arranges the work visa and residence permit. This is a country norm, not an offer stated in the posting, and applies only to these Gulf locations. Check the posting for nationality or residence requirements.
Country norm: the employer usually arranges the visa; the posting doesn’t say so.
In the UAE, the employer usually arranges the work visa and residence permit. This is a country norm, not an offer stated in the posting, and applies only to these Gulf locations. Check the posting for nationality or residence requirements.