Where medical professionals earn more and pay zero tax
Care Bridge places doctors, nurses and allied health professionals into leading Gulf hospitals, and manages your licence from eligibility to approval. With our sister company First Medical Consultancy, one team now covers every tier, from first call to first shift.
Which pathway is yours?
Your route depends on the qualification you hold and where you trained. Choose your tier below and we will take you to the right team.
Consultant & specialist grade
Trained in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Western Europe or the Gulf, board certified or fellowship qualified.
- Usually licensed without an exam
- Direct placement into leading hospitals
- Eligible for Consultant title and senior roles
Recognised specialist
Specialist qualifications recognised for the Gulf: often exam-exempt at specialist level, with document verification required.
- Eligibility & DataFlow handled for you
- Licensing across all GCC healthcare authorities
- Placement once licensed
Exam pathway
Qualifications that require a licensing exam (Prometric or Pearson VUE), for example doctors, nurses and AHPs trained in South Asia, Africa and beyond.
- Online exam prep & question banks
- Step-by-step licensing support
- Talent pool & job matching
Not sure which tier applies to you? Check Eligibility in 60 seconds →
The recruitment solution for you
A clear, compliant path from your first conversation to your Gulf licence and start date. Every step handled by one specialist team.
We match your qualifications and goals to the right role, and screen every detail before we put you forward.
We prepare and manage your DataFlow and PSV so verification starts clean and moves fast.
We assess exam exemptions, and where an exam applies we book and help you prepare for it.
We carry your application through to a granted licence, then support your move and first weeks.
Who we place
Three specialisms, three dedicated teams. Choose your path and apply in minutes; every application reaches a real recruiter.
Physicians & Dentists
Consultants, specialists and GPs across every major medical and dental specialty.
Apply as a physician
Nurses & Midwives
Registered nurses, specialty nurses and midwives for hospitals and home care.
Apply as a nurse
Allied Health
Therapists, technologists, pharmacists and every allied health discipline.
Apply as an AHPYour Gulf licence, from eligibility to approval
Licensing is where most Gulf moves stall. It is what we do best. Our team manages the whole regulated process so you can focus on the role, not the paperwork.
We check your qualifications and experience against the authority’s requirements, and tell you honestly where you stand.
We make sure every document is complete, valid and correctly formatted before anything is submitted.
We coordinate verification through the approved authorities and platforms, and track it for you.
We assess exemptions and, where needed, book your exam at an approved centre.
We carry the application through to a granted licence, and support your move.
Have Questions About Your GCC Career?
Speak with our healthcare licensing and recruitment specialists for expert guidance on your next steps. Your initial consultation is completely free, with no obligation.
Book Your Free ConsultationPass your Prometric or Pearson VUE exam first time
Most Gulf licences outside Tier 1 depend on a computer-based licensing exam. Through First Medical Consultancy, our licensing arm, you get the study material, question banks and structured preparation built specifically for these exams, for doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists and allied health professionals.
- Prometric preparation for DHA, DOH, MOH, NHRA and SCFHS
- Pearson VUE preparation for the authorities that use it
- Specialty question banks with explained answers
- Study material mapped to the real exam blueprint
- Guidance on booking your exam at an approved centre
- Support from licensing specialists throughout
Exam materials and preparation are provided by First Medical Consultancy, part of the Care Bridge Group.
Work across the Gulf
We recruit for hospitals and clinics in all six GCC countries: the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait. Explore where your next role could be.
Our partnered countries
We support healthcare professionals from the USA, Canada, Europe, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand and Turkey into careers in the Gulf. Wherever you trained, one team handles your recruitment, your licence and your move.
Select a region to see its routes
Choose a region to see how Care Bridge supports your route into the Gulf.
Europe 32 countries
Doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists and allied health professionals trained anywhere in Europe.
United Kingdom
Ireland
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Switzerland
Austria
Poland
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Greece
Cyprus
Malta
Croatia
Slovenia
Serbia
Montenegro
North Macedonia
Albania
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Ukraine
Moldova
North America 2 countries
United States
Canada
Australasia & Turkey 3 countries
Australia
New Zealand
Turkey
Featured roles right now
Live across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. New roles are added every week.
The Care Bridge Group
Two specialist companies and an international partner, working as one team so every healthcare professional, from consultant to first-time applicant, has a home with us.
Care Bridge HR Consultancy & Recruitment
Recruitment, placement and Tier 1 licensing across the Gulf. The employer-facing engine of the group: We connect hospitals and clinics with qualified healthcare professionals, providing dedicated support to candidates throughout their recruitment and placement journey.
Recruitment & placementFirst Medical Consultancy
GCC licensing, Prometric and Pearson VUE exam preparation and the candidate talent pool for Tier 2 and Tier 3 professionals, the specialist licensing arm of the group.
Licensing & examsfirstmedicalconsultancy.com
Invoke International
Our education and career-counselling partner in Pakistan since 2001, guiding professionals from first enquiry through to a GCC career.
Counselling & guidanceOne team behind both companies
Specialists in the UK, the Gulf and Pakistan: recruitment, licensing and candidate care under one roof.
What our candidates say
Real words from doctors and nurses we have placed across the Gulf.
“Alexander managed to give me a clear picture of what I should expect from the first day, helped me through the whole process of obtaining the licence, interview and the recruitment process.”

“He is a very calm and a really wise person. He knows what to do and what not to do for his candidate. He was next to me in every step in my application process till my start date.”

“A very special and heartfelt thanks to Mr. Safi Ullah Khan, who stood by me at every step. His patience, honesty, and genuine care made a huge difference.”

“Relocating internationally for a medical position can be a complex and time-consuming process, but Care Bridge made the experience significantly easier and gave me confidence throughout my journey.”

Full testimonial: Dr. Ahmed Attia
Taking the decision and making the big move to relocate to UAE can be hard but having someone like Alexander and his team at Care Bridge is very helpful. Alexander managed to give me a clear picture of what I should expect from the first day, helped me through the whole process of obtaining the licence, interview and the recruitment process. Alexander was friendly, easily approachable and above all of this and most importantly honest. Many thanks Alexander and Care Bridge!
Full testimonial: Dr. Hanan Tossan
One morning after applying for an opening online, I received a message from Mr. Alex which completely changed my life to a smooth one. He introduced my information to my new job and was there to answer all my questions and concerns even while being in airport travelling from one country to another and during his abroad week of vacation with his family. He is a very calm and a really wise person. He knows what to do and what not to do for his candidate. He was next to me in every step in my application process till my start date. I felt that he is an expert in his job. I believe that I will keep him as a friend for the rest of my life for his honesty and his dedication to his profession. He does his job from his heart and I see him as a role model for anyone who cares of doing excellent job.
Full testimonial: Rajbeer Kaur
I am extremely grateful to Care Bridge Consultancy, for helping me securing a RN job here in Abu Dhabi. This journey would not have been possible without the constant guidance, support, and encouragement I received throughout the entire process.
A very special and heartfelt thanks to Mr. Safi Ullah Khan, who stood by me at every step. His patience, honesty, and genuine care made a huge difference. From guidance to motivation, he ensured that I never felt lost or stressed during the process. He believed in me, even when I doubted myself, and that support means more than words can express.
Care Bridge truly cared. I will always remain thankful for this life-changing opportunity and highly recommend Care Bridge Consultancy to anyone looking for sincere, professional, and trustworthy support in their nursing career especially., Safi Sir.
Forever grateful 🙏✨
Full testimonial: Dr Lyudmila Sarek
“Care Bridge made my move to Dubai seamless, providing outstanding support at every stage of the journey.”
Following the completion of my Oculoplastics fellowship, I was delighted to secure my new role as a Specialist Oculoplastic Surgeon at Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai.
Alex Miller and the team at Care Bridge provided exceptional support throughout the entire process, from navigating the medical licensing requirements and preparing the necessary documentation to identifying the right career opportunity. Alex was always available to answer my questions, offer guidance and keep me informed at every stage.
Relocating internationally for a medical position can be a complex and time-consuming process, but Care Bridge made the experience significantly easier and gave me confidence throughout my journey.
I am extremely grateful for Alex’s professionalism, dedication and continued support in helping me take this exciting next step in my career. I would wholeheartedly recommend Care Bridge to any doctors considering a move to the UAE.
Dr Lyudmila Sarek
Specialist Ophthalmologist – Oculoplastic Surgery
Fakeeh University Hospital, Dubai, UAE
For healthcare institutes & employers
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