MOH – UAE

MOH UAE Overview

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is the government body responsible for regulating the healthcare sector in the United Arab Emirates, ensuring that healthcare professionals meet the required standards of competence and conduct to practice legally in the UAE. Unlike DHA (Dubai Health Authority), which governs Dubai specifically, MOH oversees healthcare services for all other emirates in the UAE.

To practice in the UAE under the MOH, healthcare professionals must undergo the licensure process, which involves:

• Primary Source Verification (PSV)
• Credentialing.
• MOH Exam

Once licensed by the MOH, healthcare professionals are authorized to practice in the UAE, including for both public and private hospitals.

Steps Involved in MOH UAE DataFlow and Exam Registration

1. Primary Source Verification (PSV)

The Primary Source Verification (PSV) process is essential to ensure the authenticity of your credentials before proceeding with the licensing exam in the UAE. The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOH UAE) requires candidates to undergo PSV through the DataFlow Group.

Details about PSV:

• What is verified?

1. Educational qualifications (degrees, diplomas).
2. Professional licensure or council registration.
3. Good Standing Certificates (GSC).
4. Work experience certificates.

• Duration: 45–60 working days.

Process:

• Submit required documents through the MOH application portal.
• The DataFlow Group contacts issuing authorities to verify the authenticity of documents.
• Once verification is completed, a PSV report is issued and shared with MOH.

2. Credentialing

After the Primary Source Verification (PSV), Credentialing is conducted to verify the candidate's eligibility to work under MOH UAE regulations. This is an essential step to ensure that the candidate meets the ministry’s standards for healthcare professionals.

Credentialing Overview:

• Purpose: To verify that the candidate’s education, work experience, and PSV report comply with the MOH UAE's licensing standards.
• Duration: 10–15 days after completion of PSV.
• Outcome: Candidates will be approved to proceed with the licensing exam.

3. Exam Registration

The MOH UAE licensing exam assesses the knowledge and competence of healthcare professionals before they are granted the right to practice in the UAE.

Exam Details:

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• Exam Provider: Prometric or Pearson VUE.
• Exam Content: Varies based on the profession (e.g., nursing, pharmacy, dentistry).
• Duration: 2–3 hours, depending on the profession.
• Frequency: Available year-round, depending on slot availability.

Important Note: Unlike DHA, DataFlow Verification must be completed before scheduling the exam.

Documents Required for MOH UAE DataFlow Verification and Credentialing

Make sure to upload clear and scanned copies of the required documents in separate PDF files:

• 10th STD/SSLC Certificate
• 12th STD/Plus 2 Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
• Transcripts (UG and PG)
• Council Registration Certificate
• Good Standing Certificate (from the council or association)
• Front and Back Pages of Passport
• Updated CV (including work experience)
• Recent Passport-Sized Color Photograph (White Background)
• Experience Certificates (Minimum 2 years post-internship)
• Internship Certificate