Working in the Middle East

HCL International launched our Middle East business in early 2007 and since then have won contracts with major Public Health Authority Boards and Private clients throughout the region.

With a particular focus on contracts in the UAE; HCL International staff are either based in the region or have travelled extensively ensuring a sound knowledge base of the region and the opportunities currently on offer.

With a dedicated team managing the entire recruitment and relocation process, you can be assured your journey to the Middle East will be as smooth as possible. In addition to sourcing the most exciting opportunities available to you in this prosperous part of the world, we offer:

• Expert advice with your CV
• Arrangement of interview
• A comprehensive immigration and licensing process
• Full support with your transition

We regularly run informative presentations throughout the UK and further a field on ‘Living and working in the Middle East’. Click here for further information. 

Our specialist Middle East team is comprised of 3 divisions - Nursing, Doctors and AHPs. You can be assured that you will be speaking with a consultant who is not only knowledgeable about the region but also your actual job role.

Benefits of working in the Middle East:

Aside from living in one of the most prosperous regions in the world, healthcare professionals will benefit from working with state of the art equipment and with some of the best specialists across the globe.

You will enjoy a tax free salary, with salaries starting from AED5025 per month. Hospitals also offer some fantastic benefits, differing slightly between each Middle East location and depending on your profession. These include:

• 30-42 calendar days annual leave, plus approximately 14 days public holidays
• Free accommodation (villa) or an apartment allowance
• Annual furniture allowance or one off furniture allowance
• Monthly water and electricity allowance
• Monthly transportation allowance
• Educational allowance for your children
• Medical Insurance (yourself, spouse, up to 3 children under 18years)
• End of Service: One months salary for each year worked
• Free Flight home once a year
• Hospitals offer excellent courses and development for doctors as they are supported by major universities such as Harvard, etc

* Exceptions apply for some roles

Simply speak to an International Consultant to see which benefits and level applies to you.

LIVING & WORKING IN THE MIDDLE EAST

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is situated in the Middle East. Because of its physical location, the United Arab Emirates has become economically prosperous and politically successful. It is now perceived very positively around the world as a forward-thinking, advanced nation, offering its habitants a refreshing and cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Not only does the region offer varying landscapes – from built up cities, to barren deserts with 700 km of coastline, the Middle East benefits from hot summer months (April to September) with temperatures ranging from 50 Degrees Celsius and warm sunny days with average temperatures of 26 Degrees Celsius throughout November and March. It is no surprise it is fast becoming a popular destination for travellers and holiday makers.

Huge investment has recently been given to further development within both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Spectacular, uniquely designed leisure/shopping Centers and accommodation are all part of this commercial growth. In addition to Dubai’s development is ’Dubai Healthcare City’ which will benefit from 1000 clinics, treating the region to a wide host of medical facilities. This highlights the Middle East’s focus on providing some of the best healthcare offered in the world.

Further highlights:

• Healthcare provision in the UAE is of a very high standard
• Healthcare organisations benefit from state of the art equipment
• Some of the worlds leading specialists are brought into the UAE to share their knowledge and expertise
• There is a low crime rate even within the major cities of the UAE
• Airports are highly accessible with good international connections to Europe, America, Australasia and the Far East.
• All hospitals provide a free bus and taxi service from your compound to your work site to cover all of your shifts.
• Free accommodation is normally provided close to the hospitals however each hospital is slightly different.
• The population in 2006 was 1.3million with anticipated growth to 2.6 million by 2110.
• 75% of the UAE workforce comes from countries outside the UAE
• The official language of the UAE is Arabic. The other main languages spoken are English and Hindi. Within the Hospitals, the main language spoken is English
• Habitants benefit from a tax free lifestyle

HCL International’s main clients are based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This is in direct response to our candidates requests for where they would most like to relocate. These two major cities are only 150km apart and are perhaps the most liberal of the Emirates; with expats living a fantastic lifestyle and benefiting from a truly cosmopolitan way of life. In Dubai, it is estimated that only 8% of the population are locals.

If you want to work with healthcare professionals from all over the globe, have access to the very best equipment and standards of care and enjoy a tax free sunshine filled lifestyle, let HCL International take you to the Middle East

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