Job Description
Role Overview – First Response Healthcare is hiring a Public Relations Officer for a full-time, on-site role based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This position is ideal for experienced communications professionals with strong public relations expertise, healthcare sector knowledge, and the ability to manage media relations, develop PR strategies, coordinate communications, and enhance organizational reputation within a healthcare services environment.
Media Relations and Press Communications – You will manage media relations and press communications by building relationships with local media, healthcare journalists, and press contacts in Abu Dhabi and UAE, preparing press releases and media statements about healthcare services, community initiatives, and organizational achievements, coordinating media interviews with healthcare leadership, managing press inquiries and requests, pitching healthcare stories and features, arranging media visits and coverage, and maintaining positive, productive media relationships.
Strategic PR Planning and Communications Strategy – You will develop strategic PR plans by defining communications objectives aligned with organizational goals, creating annual PR calendars and campaigns, planning communications for service launches, community health initiatives, and healthcare programs, developing messaging frameworks and key messages, implementing integrated PR strategies, coordinating crisis communication preparedness, and ensuring consistent, strategic communication supporting organizational reputation.
Content Creation and Copywriting – You will create content and write copy by developing press releases, media advisories, and statements, writing healthcare articles and thought leadership pieces, creating newsletter content and communications materials, drafting social media copy and captions, preparing speeches and talking points for leadership, producing annual reports and publications, and ensuring high-quality, engaging written communications that reflect healthcare professionalism.
How to Apply:
Send your updated CV to info@firstresponse.ae. Please highlight your Public Relations Officer or communications experience, any healthcare or medical PR background, your media relations achievements and coverage results, examples of successful campaigns or communications initiatives you have led, your social media and content creation skills, your event management experience, and your Abu Dhabi or UAE healthcare sector knowledge if applicable. Forward to anyone in your network who may be a strong fit.
About the Company:
First Response Healthcare is a healthcare services provider in Abu Dhabi, UAE, committed to delivering quality patient care and maintaining positive community relationships. The organization is seeking an experienced Public Relations Officer who brings strong communications expertise, healthcare sector understanding, and a passion for storytelling to manage media relations, develop PR strategies, coordinate community engagement, and enhance First Response Healthcare's reputation and visibility as a trusted healthcare provider within Abu Dhabi's healthcare community and beyond.
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Category
Experience
Career Level
Required Qualification
Bachelor in Relevant field
Requires Traveling:
No
Salary
13000 - 15000 AED
Salary Type
Per Month
Total Vacancies
1
Skills
educationawarenesswellnessprocedurespublic healthmanagementdigitalplatformsfacebooklinkedintwittermonitoringonlinecoordinationeventsactivitiesopenpromotionsorganizingconferencescorporate social responsibilitypartnershipsemployee engagementinternalnewslettersstaffsharinginternal communicationissueprotocolsadvisingpublicityvideographyvisualphotographyprofessionalvideoproductionfacilitieslibrarywebsitebrandbuildbrand awarenesspositioningpublicpreventioncancerdiabetespreventivecareanalyticsmonitortrackingmetricsperformanceprovidingcollateral developmentbrochuresflyerscorporatepromotionalnewscurrencyuser experiencecompliancestandardsregulatory compliancehealthcare marketingadvertisingregulationsregulatorycollaborationinstitutionsresearchreportingreachimpactvendor coordinationmedia buyingcontractorsresourcesupportexpertspecialisthospitalmanagement skillswritten communicationcoordination skillscrisis managementphotoshopmarketingdigital marketingcontent marketingemail marketingstrategic thinkingrelationshiphealthcarehiringpublic relationsofficermedia relationspressbuildinglocalmedialeadershipplanningstrategycampaignsservicehealthmessagingcommunicationcontentwritingarticlesmaterialsdraftingsocial mediaannual reportsmedicalcontent creationevent managementproviderqualitypatient careorganizationengagement
