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UAE RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Structured, compliance-focused recruitment solutions for healthcare organisations.

Sector Coverage

Doctors

Dentists

  • General Dental Practitioners (GDP)
  • Specialist Dentists
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With over 20 years’ experience in international medical recruitment, Odyssey Recruitment partners with leading public and private hospitals, specialist centres and dental clinics across the United Arab Emirates to source high-calibre doctors and dentists for permanent, fixed-term and locum appointments.


We deliver a structured, compliance-aware recruitment process aligned to UAE regulatory frameworks, including credential verification, dataflow, and licensing with the relevant health authorities (such as DHA, DOH and MOHAP).


From role definition and targeted global candidate sourcing through to shortlisting, interview coordination, visa processing and onboarding, we manage the entire recruitment lifecycle with precision and discretion.


Provide us with your workforce requirements, and we will design a tailored recruitment strategy to secure the right medical talent efficiently and competently.



Latest Jobs in UAE

UAE JOBS

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From the global hub of Dubai to the capital city of Abu Dhabi and the academic and cultural centre of Al Ain, the United Arab Emirates offers a sophisticated, fast-evolving healthcare sector with strong demand for consultant specialists, family physicians and general and specialist dentists.


Hospitals and medical centres are typically modern, well-resourced and technologically advanced, with structured clinical governance and internationally diverse teams.


Remuneration is highly competitive, with tax-free income available on salaried or fee-for-service models, often complemented by accommodation allowances, annual flights and comprehensive health insurance.


We recruit doctors and dentists for long-term contracts and locum assignments across major hospital groups and private healthcare networks, supporting you through licensing, credentialing, dataflow verification and visa processes to ensure a smooth and compliant transition to practice in the UAE.

Case Studies - Recruitment to UAE

Case Studies provide insights into the unique factors combining to create a successful placement; that is one which offers the physician an attractive career option whilst providing much needed skills and services to a healthcare organisation.


Read more Case Studies


Interventional Radiology in Dubai: A Strategic Career Move for UK NHS Consultants
by Shazamme System User 26 February 2026
A case study of the recruitment of an Interventional radiologist for a strategic leadership and clinical procedural role in a private hospital in Dubai, UAE
Strategic Recruitment of an International  cardiologist
by Shazamme System User 25 February 2026
Strategic guide for Middle East hospitals recruiting international subspecialists, covering licensing, compensation, infrastructure planning and service expansion.
Recruitment Case Study: Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician Sourced for UAE Hospital
by Shazamme System User 28 November 2024
A case study of the recruitment of an experienced emergency physician from the UK to lead an emergency department in the UAE preparing for JCI accreditation.
Recruiter Finds a Promising Job in UAE For  German Orthopaedic Surgeon
by Shazamme System User 10 September 2024
Odyssey Recruitment locates the perfect job in Abu Dhabi UAE for a German orthopaedic surgeon with rare skills in oncology and paediatric orthopaedics.
Recruiter Finds GP Job with Premier UAE Hospital Family Medicine Department
by Shazamme System User 10 September 2024
Recruiter finds a job in Dubai UAE for a UK based NHS GP moving with her family to Dubai. The family physician job is with a leading hospital.
Recruiter Discusses Job Search Tips for Family Physician Jobs in UAE with Medical Director and Famil
by Shazamme System User 10 September 2024
Recruiter Discusses Job Search Tips for Family Physician Jobs in UAE with Medical Director and Family Physician Dr Ben Hanson
Population of United Arab Emirates

10 Million

POPULATION

Abu Dhabi Capital City of the United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi

CAPITAL CITY

Arabic is the official language of the United Arab Emirates

Arabic

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

AED - Emirati Dirham is the currency of the UAE

AED

CURRENCY