Licensing Officer

Company Description Gaelan Hospital is a modern healthcare facility located on Al Taawun Street in Sharjah, offering convenient access to high-quality medical services for the surrounding community. The hospital is staffed by more than 34 experienced doctors across over 20 specialized departments, providing comprehensive and coordinated care. Serving a growing base of over 5,000 patients, the hospital focuses on preventive care, accurate diagnosis, and advanced treatment options. The care team is committed to guiding patients through every step of their healthcare journey with professionalism, respect, and compassion. Gaelan Hospital emphasizes accessible location, trusted medical expertise, and a full spectrum of clinical services.

Role Description The Licensing Officer is a full-time, on-site role based at Gaelan Hospital in Sharjah. This role is responsible for managing and coordinating all licensing and registration activities for the hospital, healthcare professionals, and clinical services in compliance with local health authority regulations. Day-to-day tasks include preparing and submitting licensing applications and renewals, tracking license expirations, maintaining accurate documentation and records, and following up with regulatory bodies to ensure timely approvals. The Licensing Officer will collaborate with medical, HR, and administrative teams to gather required information, verify credentials, and ensure that all departments operate within legal and regulatory requirements. The role also involves monitoring regulatory changes, updating internal stakeholders, supporting audits and inspections, and recommending process improvements to maintain continuous compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in healthcare licensing, regulatory affairs, or compliance within a hospital or clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and Sharjah healthcare regulations, licensing requirements, and procedures with health authorities.
• Excellent documentation, record-keeping, and organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across medical, HR, and administrative teams.
• Proficiency in using office productivity tools and licensing/credentialing systems for tracking and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; relevant certifications in compliance or regulatory affairs are an advantage.
• Prior experience in a hospital or healthcare environment in the UAE is highly desirable; fluency in English is required, and Arabic proficiency is an asset.