In the Gulf, title wording, privileges, and insurance settings define what you can actually do on Day 1. A polished offer prevents onboarding stalls, rota surprises, and uncovered domiciliary work for VIP/UHNWI patients.
The 20-clause due-diligence checklist (copy/paste)
Role & scope
Regulator-mapped title (e.g., Registered Nurse / Specialist / Consultant) matches DHA/DOH/SCFHS/QCHP category.
Privilege scope listed (core + any advanced) and committee timetable stated.
Domiciliary scope (home/hotel/yacht) explicitly included if expected.
Compensation & benefits
4) Base salary and currency; payment frequency; overtime/on-call rules.
5) Housing (allowance vs accommodation), cooling/utilities, and transport policy.
6) Insurance (health + malpractice)—see below; dependants covered/allowance?
7) Annual leave days + public holiday policy; education/CPD budget if any.
Rota & safety
8) Rota publication ≥4 weeks in advance; max 3 consecutive nights; post-call day guaranteed.
9) Protected handover 20–30 min; escalation backup named on each shift.
10) Orientation weeks protected (no independent lists until privileges active).
Licensing & onboarding
11) Who pays DataFlow, exam, licensing, visa, medical fitness, Emirates ID, attestation/translation.
12) PRO timelines (target days per step) and support documented.
13) Relocation: flights, temporary housing, transport on arrival.
Malpractice & settings
14) Policy type: occurrence (preferred) or claims-made with tail cover in writing.
15) Settings named: hospital/clinic and, if relevant, home/hotel/yacht.
16) Limits/aggregate specified; start date ≥ clinical start.
Performance & exit
17) Probation length, criteria, and notice periods (employer vs employee).
18) Non-compete/non-solicit scope, geography, and duration.
19) Early exit costs (visa, licensing, relocation recovery) capped and itemised.
20) Contract language prevails over policy manuals (attach referenced policies).
Red flags—and calm fixes
Title ≠ regulator category → amend before credentialing.
Claims-made, no tail → add written run-off (duration/limits).
Domiciliary expected but uninsured → add rider and privileges before first visit.
Week-to-week rota → require 4-week publication and post-call protection.
Template email to HR (paste & adapt)
Thank you for the offer. To finalise, please confirm: (1) regulator-mapped title, (2) privilege list + committee date, (3) malpractice type, limits and settings (hospital/clinic/home/hotel/yacht if required), (4) rota rules (4-week visibility, max 3 nights, post-call day), and (5) who funds licensing/visa/attestation. Once received, I can sign this week.
Short FAQs
Can I start work while privileges are pending?
Orientation only. Independent practice requires licence + insurance + privileges aligned.
Are housing and utilities negotiable?
Often—ask for a monthly cash equivalent and list cooling/parking policies.
Will VIP home visits be expected?
If yes, ensure domiciliary rider and privileges list home/hotel/yacht explicitly.
