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“I specifically wanted Abu Dhabi because of the DOH hospitals and the salary bands. My consultant knew the difference in requirements between DHA and DOH — most advisors I had spoken to did not. That specificity made all the difference.”

— Blaise K.

The Journey

Blaise arrived at MJN with a specific goal: Abu Dhabi, not Dubai. This distinction matters because the UAE's healthcare licensing authorities are split by emirate — DHA covers Dubai, while DOH covers Abu Dhabi. The examination requirements, fees, and recognition differ between the two authorities, and the salary bands in Abu Dhabi's government teaching hospitals are typically higher.

Most advisors Blaise had spoken to before MJN did not know the practical difference between DHA and DOH requirements. MJN's consultant did — and guided Blaise through the DOH pathway specifically, avoiding the error of preparing for the wrong examination or submitting credentials to the wrong authority.

As an ICU nurse with specialised clinical experience, Blaise was aiming for a position in a government teaching hospital — the type of facility where DOH licensing is required and where nursing salaries can reach AED 11,000 per month or above. That outcome was achieved in five months.

"That specificity made all the difference," Blaise says. The difference between DHA and DOH is a fact any guide will tell you. Knowing what that difference means in practice — which exams, which pathways, which employers — is what professional consulting delivers.

Step by Step

1
DOH pathway confirmed
Abu Dhabi target confirmed; DOH (not DHA) requirements explained and agreed
2
DataFlow — ICU specialty
Credential verification submitted with ICU specialty documentation
3
DOH licensing exam
Prepared for and sat the DOH examination; passed
4
DOH licence issued
ICU Nurse licence — Department of Health, Abu Dhabi
5
Job placement
ICU Staff Nurse, Abu Dhabi Teaching Hospital — AED 11,000/month

Quick Facts

ProfessionICU Nurse
FromBafoussam, Cameroon
DestinationAbu Dhabi, UAE
PathwayDOH / HAAD Licensing
Timeline5 months

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