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Medical Director Recruitment in Dubai

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.

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Who we place

A physician who keeps the clinic compliant, leads doctors and nurses, and still sees patients if your model needs it.

Licensing (DHA)

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.

1
DataFlow (PSV): verification of degree, licence and experience.
2
DHA assessment: an exam or interview for the category, where required.
3
DHA licence: issued once the file and assessment are cleared.
4
Facility linking: the licence is activated under your clinic.

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.

Medical Director salary in Dubai

LevelSalary, AED/month
Practising physician with medical director title40,000 - 60,000
Full-time medical director60,000 - 90,000
Group medical director90,000 - 130,000+

Market estimate. It depends heavily on specialty, patient base and whether the director also treats patients.

Cost of hiring a medical director in Dubai

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.

First candidates in 1-2 weeks, hiring in 1-3 months including licensing Fee = 1 month salary Paid 50/50 2-month replacement guarantee Shortlist from our live candidate base

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.

FAQ

Does a clinic in Dubai need a medical director?

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.

How much does a medical director earn in Dubai?

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.

How much does it cost to hire through TLNT?

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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