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.
Not sure you qualify?
Get a free, honest eligibility assessment from a licensing specialist. No cost, 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.
United Arab EmiratesDubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and more
Saudi ArabiaRiyadh, Jeddah, Dammam
QatarDoha and nationwide
KuwaitKuwait City and nationwide
OmanMuscat and nationwide
BahrainManama and nationwideOur 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
Scandinavia 5 countries
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Finland
Iceland
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.
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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.
Dr. Naeem AslamFounder & CEO
Sarah LarcombeAccounts & Finance Manager
Muhammad Waqar AminHead of Licensing & Client Relationships
Charles PereraHead of Recruitment & Client Relationships GCC
Anil TejiSenior Tier 1 Doctors Recruitment Specialist, GCC
Alex MillerSenior Tier 1 Doctors Recruitment Specialist, GCC
Safi Ullah KhanIT & Operations Manager
Sheraz AminLicensing Specialist Officer
Mustafiz RahmanTier 1 Nurses & AHP Recruitment ConsultantWhat our candidates say
Real words from doctors and nurses we have placed across the Gulf.
Taking the decision to relocate to the UAE can be hard, but having someone like Alexander and his team at Care Bridge is very helpful. He gave me a clear picture from day one and guided me through the licence, the interview and the recruitment. Friendly, approachable and, above all, honest.
One morning after applying online, I received a message from Mr. Alex that changed my life. He answered all my questions, even while travelling and on holiday with his family. He is calm and wise, knows exactly what to do, and was beside me at every step until my start date.
I am extremely grateful to Care Bridge for helping me secure an RN job in Abu Dhabi. A very special thanks to Mr. Safi Ullah Khan, who stood by me at every step. His patience, honesty and genuine care made a huge difference. I highly recommend Care Bridge to anyone seeking sincere, professional support.
For healthcare institutes & employers
Find the right talent, fast. Partner with Care Bridge to connect with pre-screened, licence-ready professionals for your facility.
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Straight answers on licensing, salaries and settling in, written by our team.
Your next role is one honest conversation away
Tell us your specialty and where you want to work. We will tell you exactly what is possible, at no cost.