Expats offered higher salaries at government firms

Public sector jobs are much sought-after among job seekers globally – and it’s no different in the UAE, either.

Expats, both skilled and unskilled, account for a decent portion of employees in the local and federal government entities.

Most of government jobs in Dubai are open for professionals and highly-skilled job-seekers. Some public entities are offering salaries between Dh10,000 to Dh50,000, depending on the nature of the roles.

Several government entities such as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Academic Health Corporation, Dubai Women Establishment, Department of Finance, Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government and others have advertised to fill a number of vacancies, which are open to expatriates as well.

Candidates who are interested in the jobs can apply through the government’s recruitment portal.

Below is the list of full-time jobs that have been listed by the Dubai government companies and are open to all nationalities.

Job: Consultant-General Surgery for Hepatobiliary (Dubai Hospital)
Entity: Dubai Academic Health Corporation

Salary: Dh40,000-50,000

Requirement: Graduation from an accredited medical school with a recognised membership/fellowship/board or equivalent

Radiographer
Entity: Dubai Academic Health Corporation

Salary: Less than Dh10,000

Requirement: Bachelor's degree/higher diploma in Radiography from a recognised university

Multimedia Specialist
Entity: Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government

Salary: Dh10,000-20,000

Requirement: Bachelor's degree in film studies, cinematography, multimedia, digital production or a related field. A Master's degree in a related field will be a plus.

Instructional Designer
Entity: Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government

Salary: Dh10,000-20,000

Requirement: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as education, instructional design, education and technology. A Master’s degree is a plus. 5 years of experience in instructional design. Experience in a higher education environment is a plus.

Chief Systems Officer
Entity: Department of Finance

Requirement: Eight years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent or 4-year experience with a Master's degree in relevant fields

Chief Business Continuity Specialist
Entity: Department of Finance

Requirement: 16-year experience for a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent; eight-year experience for a Master’s degree; six years for a PhD in similar fields of work

Senior IT Auditor
Entity: Financial Audit Authority

Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field

Financial Auditor
Entity: Financial Audit Authority

Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance