Healthcare professionals holding a Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) license can apply for licensing with the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), commonly referred to as MOH UAE.
MOHAP requires healthcare professionals to complete professional evaluation and meet the applicable Unified PQR requirements before licensing.
Documents Required
Prepare documents such as:
- Valid passport copy and photo
- Degree/Diploma certificate
- Academic transcript and mark sheets
- Valid home-country registration
- SHA professional license
- SHA experience certificate
- SHA Good Standing Certificate
- Previous DataFlow report
- Previous-country Good Standing Certificate, if applicable
- Valid BLS for nurses
- Additional documents according to profession
The Good Standing Certificate should be current; the Unified PQR states that it should be not older than six months at the time of licensing application.
SHA to MOH Process
1. Obtain SHA Good Standing Certificate
First obtain the appropriate Good Standing Certificate supporting your professional practice under SHA.
2. Apply for MOHAP Professional Evaluation
Create the required MOHAP application and apply for Evaluation of Health Professional.
MOHAP evaluation covers physicians, dentists, nurses, midwives, allied healthcare professionals, and other eligible categories.
3. Transfer Previous DataFlow
If DataFlow was already completed under SHA, the previous report can generally be transferred to MOHAP, with additional verification where required. DataFlow lists both SHA and MOHAP among regulators supporting report transfer.
Updated documents such as SHA experience, licensing, or qualifications may need additional verification.
4. Complete MOH Exam if Required
Applicants must complete the prescribed examination when applicable. The assessment requirement depends on professional category, qualification, licensing history, and current MOHAP requirements.
5. Receive MOHAP Evaluation
Once the requirements are successfully completed, the professional can obtain the applicable MOHAP evaluation.
6. Employer Proceeds With Licensing
A MOHAP-licensed healthcare facility can then proceed with the professional licensing process. MOHAP currently requires a valid professional evaluation and verified credentials for professional licensing.
Simple Process
SHA Good Standing → MOHAP Evaluation → DataFlow Transfer → Exam if Required → MOHAP Evaluation Approval → Employer Licensing → MOH License
Important
An SHA license does not automatically convert into a MOHAP license.
Final eligibility depends on your:
Qualification + Experience + Professional Registration + Good Standing + DataFlow + Assessment + PQR requirements
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👩⚕️ About the Author
Shincy George, RN, MSN (Cardiothoracic Nursing), SCFHS-RN, DHA RN, MOH UAE RN, NCLEX-RN (USA), is the Founder of Nursing Manthra Academy.
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