Planning Engineer

Role overview

Medplus Medical Center LLC RAK UAE is hiring a part-time Planning Engineer in Dubai to help coordinate operational and project planning work. The position blends on-site presence with some work-from-home flexibility and focuses on using resources efficiently while keeping initiatives on schedule.

What you will do

• Create, refine, and maintain plans and schedules for healthcare operations and project work.
• Track progress against timelines and highlight any gaps or deviations from the plan.
• Work with both clinical and administrative teams to keep planning activities aligned.
• Prepare reports and support project control tasks, including timeline tracking, resource planning, and performance monitoring.
• Review data to find ways to improve workflow efficiency and overall coordination.
• Assist with production planning for clinical services.
• Suggest process improvements that support the organization’s operational goals.

Requirements

• Strong capability in planning and production planning to build, update, and optimize schedules.
• Good analytical ability to interpret data, spot trends, and support better decisions.
• Clear communication skills for teamwork, reporting, and sharing findings.
• Project control experience or understanding to manage timelines, resources, and monitoring activities.
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a similar field is preferred.
• Exposure to healthcare, hospital operations, or facilities planning is an advantage.
• Comfort using planning and scheduling tools such as MS Excel and project management software, along with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid setup, handle part-time hours well, and adjust to changing priorities.

Additional information

This role is based in Dubai and is structured as part-time with hybrid working. No salary, openings, start date, or application deadline were specified in the source.