Amjad Khan

About the Candidate

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amjadukhan/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: GALLUP STRENGTHS (FUTURISTIC, LEARNER, FOCUS, ANALYTICAL, ACHIEVER, STRATEGIC)

Strategic HR Talent Partner with 11+ years UAE healthcare experience. I am an expert in medical recruitment, talent management, and aligning HR with

business goals. Proven success in managing recruitment projects for new healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, and Sharjah. Skilled in end-to-

end recruitment, onboarding, and integration of healthcare professionals.

UAE SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

Emiratization UAE Labor Laws Recruitment and Talent Attraction Healthcare Regulatory Compliance

CORE COMPETENCIES

Hiring Niche Clinician Profiles

globally

UAE Medical Licensure Liaise with UAE Healthcare

Regulatory Authorities

PSV Verification and PQR Expert

Regional and international Talent

Attraction Strategies

Tangent Sourcing Strategic Talent Acquisition Data Analysis and HR Metrics

Oracle ERP Suite 16 SAP Success factors Icims Xref

Applicant tracking system LinkedIn Recruiter Microsoft office Suite Projects and HR Operations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mediclinic Middle East, Corporate HR, Dubai Partner, Talent Acquisition July 2024’- Jan 2025’

Role • Leading the talent acquisition for Mediclinic City Hospital and its cluster clinics. (280 Bedded Multispecialty

Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City and its clinics – Dubai Mall, Mediclinic Al Sufoh, Bourn Hall fertility

Clinics, Mediclinic Creek Harbour, Mediclinic Al Barsha Dialysis Centers)

• Executed full-cycle recruitment for all roles, achieving a 90% offer acceptance rate

• Managed 120+ requisitions, in 6 months of tenure – including corporate roles, consultant physicians, and

nursing and other allied health staff.

• Recognized by the Hospital Director and Senior Leadership for rapid recruitment solutions.

Mubadala Health, Corporate HR, Abu Dhabi Officer, Talent Acquisition March 22’- May 2024’

Role • Managed the recruitment requisitions for major healthcare assets of Mubadala Health (Danat Al Emarat

Hospital, Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Healthplus Fertility & specialty Centres, Healthpoint

Hospital, Moorfields Eye Hospital, Mubadala Health Dubai, National Reference Laboratory, Capital Health

Screening Centre)

• Developed recruitment strategies for multiple healthcare facilities with a focus on Emiratization.

• Spearheaded onboarding and integration processes to ensure retention.

Automation initiatives • Spoc for implementation of iCIMS for recruitment and onboarding

Compensation and benefits

strategy

• Advised competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent aligning with

market trends and organizational goals

Recruitment marketing • Partnered with global recruitment marketing agencies like symphony talent to advertise clinician roles in

targeted markets.Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah Sr. HR Officer August 2018’ – August 2020’

Role • Strategic Recruitment Planning: Spearheaded innovative recruitment strategies for a new 100+ bed multi-

specialty tertiary hospital in Sharjah, targeting the acquisition of highly skilled medical talent from Dubai,

the Northern Emirates, and internationally.

• Streamlined Onboarding: Designed and executed a comprehensive onboarding and induction program for

55+ FTE Physicians (CBD and RSD), and over 200+ FTE across all hospital departments.

• Clinician Privileges Optimization: Streamlined clinician privileges management processes, enhancing

patient care delivery.

• Contract Management: Negotiated and issued employment offers, maintained a comprehensive contract

database, and managed physician documents (licensing, surgical logbooks, etc.) for regulatory compliance

and audits.

• Innovative Networking Strategies: Leveraged professional networking platforms like LinkedIn to expand the

network of potential physician candidates within the UAE and internationally. Enhanced relationships with

global recruitment agencies specializing in hiring niche medical profiles.

Physician Integration Program • Implemented a physician integration program, enabling licensure from DHA, DOH, and MOH. This

improved physician mobility and streamlined procedures, enhancing patient care and operational

efficiency.

• Strategic Centralization of Recruitment Services: (Recruiting in-house doctors to practice within company-

owned facilities)

Stakeholder management and

team

• Collaborated with business entity leads, medical directors, department heads and peer physician recruiters

and HR business partners.

• Managed a team of three direct reports, overseeing best recruitment & HR practices

Burjeel Royal Hospital, Al Ain HR Officer January 2018’ – August 2018’

Role • Healthcare Talent Attraction: Conducted market research to attract high-caliber physicians, achieving 100%

in-house recruitment and eliminating agency costs.

• Onboarding & Compliance Expert: Spearheaded the onboarding process for 200+ FTE, ensuring timely

joining and overseeing medical licensure, visa regulations, medical malpractice, and health insurance

processes for doctors and eligible dependents.

• Offer & Contract Management: Managed contracts, including 80+CBD and RSD physician contracts and

offers.

• Employee Retention: Played a pivotal role in retaining top physicians in a highly competitive environment.

• Recruitment Event Planning: Organized and participated in career fairs, medical conferences, and other

recruitment events to promote the hospital and attract high-quality physician candidates.

• Handling complete HR operations for a new entity – entry to exit HR servicesTUV SUD Middle East, Dubai (Corporate Office) HR Administrator/ Coordinator February 2016’ – December 2017’

Role • Orchestrated comprehensive HR functions for TUV SUD Germany’s Middle East headquarters, reporting to

the Head of HR and CEO.

• Directed recruitment efforts, resulting in the hiring of 150+ employees annually, meeting organizational

growth targets.

• Managed HR shared services, streamlining processes and reducing administrative costs by 20%.

• Handled entry-to-exit formalities for 50+ employees annually, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Business

presence was in 6 ME countries and 16 branches.

• Implemented SAP- OM project across the group offices in the Middle East and organized leadership

training programs

Prime Hospital, Dubai (Corporate / Hospital HR) HR Executive February 2014’ – February 2016’

Role • Strategic HR for a brand-new 100+ bedded multi-specialty hospital in Dubai

• Led recruitment & Clinical hiring: Developed recruitment strategies to attract high-caliber medical talent

from Dubai and the international market. Onboarding 400+ FTE staff across all levels

• Comprehensive market analysis: Conducted detailed market research to identify and engage top talent,

resulting in 100% in-house recruitment and eliminating the need for external recruitment agencies.

• HR Operations exposure: Effectively delivered exceptional HR operational support to the new entity –

spearheaded probationary confirmations, annual appraisal, employee engagement activities, conflict

resolutions, disciplinary proceedings, and exit formalities.

First direct, HSBC Bank, Hyderabad, India Banker July 2011’ – November 2013’

Role • Proficient in managing global payment processing operations for HSBC, navigating through 11+ queues and

coordinating payments across 160+ countries with strict time zone deadlines.

• Spearheaded global payment processing for first direct customers, leveraging cutting-edge systems such as

EDGE, CITRIX, GPS, and EFTs to ensure swift and accurate transactions.

• Demonstrated mastery in crafting debit letters, maintaining meticulous documentation standards, and

upholding

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

2014-17 MBA (HR and Finance) Osmania University 59%

2008-2011 Bachelor’s Degree In

Commerce

St. Mary’s Centenary Degree College 72%

(Distinction)

SOFTSKILLS

Stakeholder management Team player and leadership Diversity and inclusion advocacy Conflict

resolution

GREENFIELD PROJECTS

Feb 2014- 2016 Prime Hospital A 100+ bed multi-specialty healthcare facility in Dubai

offering comprehensive medical services.

Dubai

Jan 2018- Aug 2018 Burjeel Royal Hospital A 120+ bed multi-specialty tertiary care hospital Al Ain

Aug 18- Aug 2020 Burjeel Specialty Hospital A 100+ bed multi-specialty tertiary care hospital Sharjah

Apr 22- Apr 2023 Healthplus Fertility Centres Specialized facilities in the UAE offer advanced fertility

treatments and reproductive healthcare services.

Abu Dhabi and

Al Ain

BROWNFIELD PROJECTS

2023 Expansion of renal care service line for Imperial College London Diabetes Centre Abu Dhabi