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Nursing Director – IVF

Lead IVF nursing services across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain

MMA Healthcare Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Nursing Director – IVF for a leading private healthcare provider in the United Arab Emirates.

This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee nursing and allied health services across three regions, shape clinical standards and develop teams delivering specialist fertility care. Applications are welcome from experienced IVF nursing leaders based overseas who are willing to relocate.

Pay

AED 34,000–35,000 total monthly package, inclusive of basic salary, housing, transport and utility allowances.

This is approximately R152,700–R157,200 per month. Salary is paid in AED; rand equivalents are indicative, based on R4.49 per AED, and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.

Benefits and Relocation Support

• 21 working days of annual leave per completed year of service.
• Free medical insurance for the employee.
• Medical insurance for a spouse and up to three children under 18, provided they are under the employee’s sponsorship and meet policy requirements.
• Life and disability insurance.
• End-of-service benefit/gratuity in accordance with UAE Labour Law.
• Annual management incentive, if declared and approved, based on achievement of the group’s EBIT target and management-set performance indicators.
• Employment visa sponsorship.
• UAE licensing application support, including application fees and the first examination fee, where applicable.
• Joining flight to the UAE and full onboarding support.
• Subsidised accommodation for the first month. During this period, an amount equivalent to your housing allowance will be charged, with the employer covering the difference. Your full salary package will be paid once you move out.

Location and Working Arrangements

• Location: United Arab Emirates, overseeing IVF centres in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
• Hours: Full-time, 45 hours per week, including breaks.
• Work arrangement: On-site; relocation to the UAE is required.
• Package status: Single-status contract. Dependent medical insurance is available subject to the conditions outlined above.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and develop nursing and allied health teams across the three regions.
• Develop, implement and monitor nursing strategies to achieve clinical and operational goals.
• Maintain high standards of care and compliance with healthcare regulations and organisational policies.
• Oversee patient safety, clinical risk management and quality improvement.
• Manage workforce planning, budgets and resources effectively.
• Build strong relationships with multidisciplinary colleagues to support coordinated care and patient satisfaction.
• Develop staff competence through supervision, mentoring and coaching.

Essential Requirements

• A degree in Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse registration and eligibility for RN licensing with the relevant UAE healthcare authority.
• At least five years’ nursing management experience as a Unit Manager or Deputy Nursing Director in an IVF centre.
• At least five years’ clinical experience in IVF.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement, healthcare regulations, budgeting and workforce management.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to relocate and oversee services across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

Relevant management backgrounds include IVF Unit Manager and Deputy Nursing Director within an IVF centre, provided the requirements above are met.

Desirable Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management or a related field.

International Applications

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates in South Africa and other international locations. Employment visa sponsorship and the relocation support outlined above are available.

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed with your updated CV, clearly detailing your nursing qualifications, current professional registration, clinical IVF experience and management

Pay: R152 700,00 - R157 200,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years have you worked as a Unit Manager or Deputy Nursing Director in an IVF centre?
• Which nursing regulator are you currently registered with, and is your registration active?
• Are you willing to relocate to the UAE and oversee services across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain?
• What is your notice period?

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• clinical IVF : 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person