Physician Recruitment & Compensation Specialist

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Healthcare AdminFull timeOn-site

JOB SUMMARY

The Physician Recruitment & Compensation Specialist is responsible for supporting the end-to-end recruitment, offer and contracts for physicians in alignment with the approved staffing plan. The role requires strong analytical capabilities to support workforce planning, compensation offer preparation, and tracking of recruitment and onboarding outcomes. The role partners closely with internal stakeholders to source and mobilize high-quality physician talent globally, ensure timely and compliant onboarding, and prepare compensation offers in accordance with established guidelines. Responsibilities also include supporting the onboarding and offboarding processes for hires and exits.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Compensation Analytics, Offers and Contracts

  • Provide analytical support to the compensation function of OPSA
  • Prepare physician compensation offers in accordance with OPSA compensation guidelines
  • Coordinate approvals of compensation offers with OPSA leadership and relevant C-Suite members.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of all physician compensation-related records
  • Prepare employment contracts and appointment letters in accordance with approved templates
  • Liaise with Rewards to ensure alignment with the most current compensation policies.
  • Provide administrative support for OPSA committees, as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Physician Recruitment

  • Source, screen, and support the selection of highly qualified physician candidates globally in alignment with the approved annual staffing plan.
  • Build and maintain diverse candidate pipelines through targeted advertising and proactive outreach.
  • Ensure timely completion of all physician recruitment activities in accordance with approved staffing timelines.
  • Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with institutes to ensure alignment with fair employment practices and organizational policies.
  • Coordinate site-visits for potential physician joiners
  • Ensure clear and professional onboarding communications at all times with incoming caregivers.
  • Provide onboarding support by liaising with internal stakeholders (HR, Recruitment, Payroll, IT, Facilities, etc.) and external vendors (immigration, housing, travel agencies) to complete mobilization requirements.
  • Provide onboarding support by coordinating with the PRO for visa and medical for incoming caregivers.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree

PREFERRED

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Finance, Analytics.

Experience

  • Minimum of three (3) years of work experience is required.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret workforce, recruitment, and compensation data to support informed decision-making.
  • Proficient in the use of spreadsheets and PowerPoint
  • High degree of professional discretion and confidentiality, particularly with compensation and contractual information.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

PREFERRED

  • Experience in physician recruitment, healthcare recruitment, workforce planning, or medical staffing within a hospital or healthcare system
  • Ability to speak and write in Arabic is preferred.

About the employer

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, is a unique and unparalleled extension of US-based Cleveland Clinic’s model of care, specifically designed to address a range of complex and critical care requirements unique to the residents and communities of the United Arab Emirates. Ranked UAE and GCC’s number one hospital in Newsweek’s 2025 ‘World's Best Hospitals’ and ‘World's Best Smart Hospitals’ lists, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi comprises of 15 institutes and operates with a Patients First philosophy, addressing the region’s complex healthcare needs. In all, more than 50 medical and surgical specialties are represented at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and are integrated to offer coordinated, multidisciplinary care for adult patients. The facilities at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi combine state-of-the-art amenities and world-class service standards. The hospital is a 364 (expandable to 490) bed facility, with five clinical floors, three diagnostic and treatment levels, and 13 floors of critical and acute inpatient units. The campus is also home to a stand-alone and dedicated cancer center, Fatima bint Mubarak Center. The state-of-the-art, facility provides patients with access to diagnostics and treatment options through world-class facilities across 24 clinical departments that include a range of cancer subspecialities and programs. It is a physician-led medical facility served by Western-trained, North American/European board certified (or equivalent) physicians, licensed by the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi provides patients in the region direct access to the world’s best healthcare providers and Cleveland Clinic’s unique model of care, reducing their need to travel abroad for treatment. UAE: 800 8 2223 International Patients: +971 2 501 9903 https://www.clevelandclinicabudhabi.ae/en/international-patients

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