UAE Pathway

Overview

Health Authorities:

• DHA (Dubai Health Authority) - Dubai

• DOH (Department of Health) - Abu Dhabi

• MOHAP (Ministry of Health and Prevention) - Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain

Job Process

• Initial Steps: Complete DataFlow verification for credentials.

• Examination: Sit for the required exam.

• Application: Apply via LinkedIn or other platforms post-exam success.

• Interview: Await call for an interview.

• Duration: 4 to 5 months for the entire process.

• Joining: Flexible, can join any time of the year.

DataFlow

MOHAP: DataFlow Verification

Documents:

• MBBS degree

• PMDC registration

• Experience certificate

• Good standing certificate

• FCPS or MRCEM - for specialists

• ABEM certification or FRCEM or FACEM or FRCPC, etc - for consultants

Positions

• General Practitioner: MBBS, completed internship and two years of post-internship clinical experience, unless an exemption applies.

• Specialist: Must have FCPS or MRCEM + 3 years of experience.

• Consultant: Must hold a qualification accepted for consultant licensing under the Unified PQR, with the required post-qualification experience.

Interview

• Duration: Approximately 1 hour.

• Format: 4-5 clinical scenarios, varies by hospital committee.

Work

• Standard: 40 hours per week.

• Systems: Mostly follows the British system and RCEM guidelines.

• Shifts: Pattern varies, typically 8 or 12 hours.

• Salary: 3,000 to 15,000 AED per month; varies by institution and post.

Tips

• Your offer letter will come from the official email of the hospital.

• If someone asks you to pay money before coming to the UAE, then it's a scam.

• Because a good institution will pay for your visa.