DOH Licensing Officer

About the role

The Licensing Officer will oversee the full lifecycle of Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Economic Development (DED) licences for healthcare facilities and trade operations in the UAE. You will ensure timely renewals, manage new applications, and act as the primary liaison with government authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage renewal of DOH healthcare facility licences and DED trade licences.
• Process new licence applications, ownership, location changes and amendments.
• Coordinate preliminary DOH approvals for new pharmacies and healthcare facilities.
• Handle Pharmacist‑in‑Charge and Controlled‑in‑Charge transfer applications.
• Prepare, review and submit all required regulatory documentation.
• Monitor application progress, respond to government queries and maintain a licensing calendar.
• Liaise with internal departments, legal teams, consultants and government entities.
• Track regulatory updates and communicate changes affecting the business.
• Maintain electronic and physical records of licences, approvals, permits and correspondence.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits and compliance reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Law or a related field.
• 2–4 years of UAE experience in regulatory licensing, government relations or healthcare administration.
• Hands‑on experience with DOH and DED licensing procedures (strongly preferred).
• Experience in pharmacy, healthcare, pharmaceutical or medical sectors is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of UAE government portals and licensing procedures.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency with UAE government licensing portals.