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WHO WE ARE

At First Medical, we specialise in elite medical headhunting and healthcare recruitment across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. We are dedicated to uniting elite specialist doctors to both public and private hospitals, as well as leading medical recruitment agencies across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Singapore, and Australia.

Built on the principles of excellence, integrity, and meticulous matching, First Medical is your trusted partner for both confidential executive searches and urgent staffing needs.

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OUR SERVICES

As a specialist medical headhunting agency, we provide end-to-end recruitment solutions designed to simplify and streamline the hiring of high-caliber specialist doctors across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. Below is a detailed overview of the services we offer to our clients:

Executive Search

 

We provide targeted, confidential headhunting services for senior and specialist medical roles, including consultants and department heads. Our executive search approach includes:

 

  • Market mapping to identify top talent both locally and internationally

  • Proactive outreach to passive candidates

  • Rigorous screening for clinical excellence and cultural fit

  • Discreet communication for sensitive or strategic appointments

 

This ensures clients are presented with a short list of high-quality, highly suitable candidates aligned with both organisational and regional needs.

This ensures clients are presented with a short list of high-quality, highly suitable candidates aligned with both organisational and regional needs.

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CV & Reference Vetting

 

Our vetting process goes beyond basic CV checks. We conduct:

 

  • Detailed verification of work history, qualifications, and training

  • Assessment of subspecialty experience, publications, and clinical exposure

  • Collection and validation of professional references from past employers or supervisors

  • Identification of red flags or inconsistencies to protect your hiring reputation

 

Our goal is to ensure every candidate presented is accurately represented and ready for compliance processes.

 

Interview Coordination

 

We manage the entire interview logistics process, saving your internal team time and ensuring a smooth candidate experience. This includes:

 

  • Scheduling and timezone coordination for international candidates

  • Pre-interview briefing for both candidates and hiring managers

  • Follow-up collection of feedback from both sides

  • Support in technical interview arrangements (e.g., panel interviews or case-based assessments)

 

We act as a bridge between candidate and client to facilitate transparent, timely, and effective interviews.

 

Offer Negotiation

 

We assist both parties through the sensitive and often complex offer negotiation stage, including:

 

  • Salary benchmarking based on region, role, and candidate profile

  • Aligning compensation expectations with client budget and market trends

  • Managing negotiations around benefits, relocation packages, notice periods, and contract terms

  • Ensuring clarity and agreement on all offer details before formal acceptance

 

This service helps ensure a mutually beneficial outcome that leads to higher acceptance and retention rates.

 

Licensing Support

 

Each country and region has its own medical licensing and credentialing process, which can be time-consuming and complex. We offer:

 

  • Guidance on eligibility criteria and documentation requirements

  • Assistance in collecting and submitting required documents

  • Follow-ups to ensure timely processing and approval

 

We help clients reduce delays and avoid rejections due to documentation errors or incomplete submissions.

 

Visa & Relocation Assistance

 

International recruitment doesn’t end with a signed contract — we support both clients and candidates through the critical final steps:

 

  • Coordinating work visa applications and tracking approvals

  • Providing candidates with clear relocation checklists and guidance

  • Assisting with travel arrangements, housing coordination, and initial onboarding

  • Advising on local customs, healthcare regulations, and integration support

We are more than just a medical headhunting agency — we are a strategic partner in delivering world-class healthcare talent. Here’s what sets us apart

Why Partner with Our Executive Medical Headhunting Agency?

Finding and securing elite medical specialists is one of the biggest challenges recruitment agencies face in today’s competitive healthcare market. Hospitals across the Middle East demand world-class doctors with the right credentials, clinical expertise, and cultural adaptability — yet sourcing and engaging them requires deep networks, trust, and a proven track record.

That’s where we come in.

Exclusive Access to Elite Medical Specialists

We focus exclusively on headhunting high-calibre specialist doctors across a wide range of disciplines, including:

  • Neurosurgery

  • Cardiology

  • Paediatric Subspecialties

  • Radiology

  • Anaesthesiology

  • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Psychiatry

  • Ophthalmology

 

Because of our targeted approach, we work only with doctors who are not actively applying through job boards — meaning your agency gains access to rare candidates who would otherwise remain out of reach.​

 

Permanent & Locum Placements, Tailored to Demand

Whether your clients need a permanent consultant to grow their department or a locum specialist to cover an urgent gap, we adapt quickly to your requirements. Our network allows us to deliver flexibility without compromising quality.

 

A True Partnership Model

We don’t just provide CVs — we become an extension of your recruitment team:

  • Protecting your agency’s reputation with carefully vetted doctors.

  • Ensuring full compliance with data protection and confidentiality.

  • Working discreetly to enhance your agency’s brand in front of hospitals.

Proven Results and Trust

Recruitment agencies across the Middle East partner with us because we consistently deliver:

  • Faster access to top-tier talent.

  • Reduced time-to-hire.

  • Stronger doctor retention rates.

 

Partner With Us

In a region where demand for specialist doctors continues to rise, your agency needs a headhunting partner who can deliver quality, speed, and reliability.

By partnering with us, you gain more than a supplier — you gain a strategic partner who helps you win placements, strengthen relationships with hospitals, and grow your business.

Contact us today to discuss how we can support your recruitment agency in sourcing elite medical talent for the Middle East.

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We specialise in placing candidates in:

UAE | Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Oman | Bahrain | Kuwait | Singapore | Australia
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AUS: (+61) 02 9466 5350

UK: (+44) 020 7959 3893

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