Nursing Jobs UAE: Aster to Hire Up to 2,500 Staff a Year
Nursing jobs UAE: Aster DM Healthcare plans to hire up to 2,500 staff a year, mostly doctors and nurses, as it opens new hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
UAEIn brief
- Aster DM Healthcare expects to add 1,000 to 2,000 staff a year through new hospitals, plus 300 to 500 for clinics and pharmacies.
- Each new hospital usually creates 1,000 to 1,500 jobs, mostly for doctors and nurses.
- Its new 144-bed Medcare Royal Hills Hospital (Dh350 million building) is due to open by 2029.
- Aster employs about 18,500 people in the region and plans to invest more than Dh1 billion in the UAE over five years.
| Country | UAE |
|---|---|
| Organization | Aster DM Healthcare |
| Official source | Khaleej Times – Aster DM Healthcare to hire up to 2,500 staff a year ✓ khaleejtimes.com |
Doctors and nurses looking for nursing jobs in the UAE have a big employer to target. Aster DM Healthcare plans to hire up to about 2,500 staff a year as it opens new hospitals, clinics and pharmacies, group CEO Alisha Moopen told Khaleej Times on 9 November 2026. Openings are listed on Aster's official careers page.
How many people will Aster hire?
| Area | Hires per year |
|---|---|
| New hospitals | 1,000 to 2,000 |
| Clinics and pharmacies | 300 to 500 |
| Total | Up to about 2,500 |
Aster already employs about 18,500 people in the region. A new hospital normally brings 1,000 to 1,500 jobs, mostly doctors and nurses, and the group usually opens one or two hospitals a year, alongside 5–10 new clinics and 30–40 new pharmacies each year.
Which projects are driving the hiring?
| Project | Details |
|---|---|
| Medcare Royal Hills Hospital | 144 beds, Dh350m building (about Dh500m with equipment), due by 2029 |
| Aster Qusais Hospital | 150-bed expansion |
| IMH Hospital | 110 beds added through an acquisition last month |
| Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 100-bed facility, set to double to 200 beds |
Royal Hills will be Medcare's seventh hospital and Aster's 12th in the UAE, and the group's first with radiation therapy for cancer care. Together with Qusais it makes up most of Aster's Dh1 billion-plus UAE investment plan.
Will AI reduce healthcare jobs?
Not at Aster, according to Moopen. The group uses AI and robotics, mostly in surgery, but she said healthcare still depends heavily on people, so automation is not expected to cut headcount.
Which roles are in demand?
- Registered nurses and specialist nurses
- Doctors and specialists, including oncology
- Pharmacists and pharmacy assistants
- Allied health staff (radiology, lab, therapy)
- Patient services and admin
The main hires are doctors and nurses; the other roles are typical for hospital and pharmacy growth.
How do I apply?
Search vacancies on Aster DM Healthcare's official careers page. Healthcare roles in the UAE also need a licence from the relevant health authority (DHA, DOH or MOHAP).
What it means for job seekers
- Healthcare is one of the UAE's steadiest hirers.
- Oncology skills will be valuable as Royal Hills opens.
- Get licensed early, as it speeds up hiring.
- Related: UAE's highest-paying jobs for 2027.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aster DM Healthcare hiring in the UAE?
Yes. The group expects to hire up to about 2,500 people a year: 1,000 to 2,000 for new hospitals and 300 to 500 for clinics and pharmacies.
Which jobs does Aster hire most?
Mainly doctors and nurses for its new hospitals, along with staff for its clinics and pharmacies.
What new hospital is Aster building?
Medcare Royal Hills Hospital, a 144-bed multi-specialty hospital with radiation therapy, expected to open by 2029.
How do I apply for Aster jobs?
Through Aster DM Healthcare's official careers page, which lists openings across its hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
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