About the Job

We have multiple new requirements for Occupational Therapy Specialists to join one of the leading healthcare organisations in the Middle East - Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).  HMC is the main provider of secondary and tertiary care in Qatar and one of the leading hospital providers in the Middle East.   

We have requirements in the following clinical areas:  

  • Mental Health 
  • Hand Therapy 
  • Paediatrics 
  • Adult Neuro 

Mandatory Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program by World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) OR

Entry level master’s degree (*ELMD) OR

Three-year (3) Diploma in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program by World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) OR

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from a non-WFOT certified institution / program in Occupational Therapy

*ELMD-It is a completed entry-to-practice degree program in Occupational Therapy with a bachelor’s degree from any other disciplines and once completed the ELMD is equivalent to bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy.

Mandatory Experience

5 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist post bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program by World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) OR

6 years’ experience as Occupational Therapist post Entry level master’s degree or three-year (3) Diploma in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program by World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) OR

7 years’ experience as Occupational Therapist post bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from a non-WFOT certified institution / program in Occupational Therapy

License to Practice (*DHP) *Department of Healthcare Professions

Valid Primary license from the country of origin (if applicable) AND should be eligible for license from the Licensing authority in the State of Qatar to practice Healthcare Profession

Additional Criteria

  • Having a master’s degree in OT is an advantage.
  • Applicants will be considered on experience post issuance of licence as well as the above criteria 
  • The candidate should independently manage high-quality clinical care in Occupational Therapy including OT assessment and treatment of complex cases.
  • Candidates with experience in developing protocols, educational programs, and quality improvement projects, administrative and advanced research skills are preferred.

The Employer

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is the main provider of secondary and tertiary healthcare in Qatar and one of the leading hospital providers in the Middle East.

For more than four decades HMC has been dedicated to delivering the safest, most effective and compassionate care to all its patients.  HMC manages 12 hospitals: nine specialist hospitals and three community hospitals, as well as the National Ambulance Service and home and residential care services. 

To meet the needs of a rapidly growing population, HMC has announced ambitious plans to expand capacity across its network through to 2030.  This expansion plan includes the three newly opened hospitals in Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City comprising Qatar Rehabilitation Institute, Ambulatory Care Centre and Women's Wellness and Research Centre.  The new state-of-the-art Trauma and Emergency Centre at Hamad General Hospital has been officially opened by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani during a visit to the new facility.  

HMC is also leading the development of the region's first academic health system; combining innovative research, top class education and excellent clinical care, and is committed to building a legacy of healthcare expertise in Qatar.  HMC collaborates with key partners who are experts in Qatar and beyond including Weill Cornell Medicine (Qatar), the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and Partners Healthcare, Boston. 

Location

Qatar provides a safe and family friendly expatriate lifestyle. There are fabulous shops, restaurants, museums, cultural events, world class universities and social and sporting clubs and facilities. The country is located on the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula, and with an area of 11,437 sq. km it’s fairly small in land mass (roughly half the size of Wales). In 2010, Qatar had the world's highest GDP per capita, while the economy grew by 19.4%, the fastest in the world. The main source of Qatar’s wealth is its vast reserves of natural gas which have made it one of the richest countries in the world. 

Qatar is pressing ahead with ambitious social, economic and infrastructure development plans and will invest tens of billions of pounds in developing its infrastructure over the next 10 years. Rapid population growth is driving demand for accommodation (both residential and commercial) and medical and education services.

How Head Medical can help

Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. 

Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.

For a discussion about this role or
other opportunities contact Annie today.

annie@headmedical.com / +44 (0)131 240 5251

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