Medical directors for aesthetic, dental, multispecialty and day surgery clinics in Dubai. DHA-licensed facilities must have a licensed physician responsible for clinical matters, so this hire affects your licence, not only your team.
Hire a medical directorLooking for a job?A physician who keeps the clinic compliant, leads doctors and nurses, and still sees patients if your model needs it.
The exact requirements for a medical director depend on the facility type and DHA rules at the time of application. We check them against your licence before shortlisting.
Many small clinics combine the medical director role with a practising physician. We help you decide whether you need a full-time director or a practising doctor with the title.
| Level | Salary, AED/month |
|---|---|
| Practising physician with medical director title | 40,000 - 60,000 |
| Full-time medical director | 60,000 - 90,000 |
| Group medical director | 90,000 - 130,000+ |
Market estimate. It depends heavily on specialty, patient base and whether the director also treats patients.
Besides the salary, the employer covers the work permit and residence visa, medical test, Emirates ID and mandatory health insurance. By UAE law these costs cannot be deducted from the employee's pay.
Exact visa and insurance costs depend on company category, emirate and plan. See the full cost of hiring guide or ask us for a budget for your case.
DHA-licensed health facilities need a licensed physician responsible for clinical matters. The exact requirements depend on the facility type, so we check them for your licence.
Roughly 40,000 - 60,000 AED for a practising doctor with the title, 60,000 - 90,000 AED for a full-time director and 90,000 - 130,000 AED or more at group level.
One month's salary of the placed employee: 50% when the employee starts and 50% after probation, no full prepayment, with a free replacement within 2 months.
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