Health Coach

Role Overview

We are looking for a Health Coach to join a collaborative team in Abu Dhabi. This is an onsite position focused on helping clients make lasting lifestyle improvements and achieve better health results through evidence-based coaching methods, while working closely with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group coaching sessions, both independently and alongside multidisciplinary care teams.
• Use internationally recognized coaching frameworks to support goal planning, behaviour change, and long-term lifestyle improvement.
• Communicate with patients using a person-centred approach and motivational interviewing techniques.
• Apply proven health coaching methods to promote healthier habits and assist with the prevention and management of chronic conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of patient meetings and progress in Electronic Health Record systems and digital health tools, where relevant.
• Work in close coordination with nurses, allied health professionals, and other members of the care team to deliver integrated support.
• Use patient-generated health information and wearable device data to provide coaching based on measurable trends and insights.
• Prepare progress updates and outcome reports as needed.

Required Qualifications

• A valid Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi professional license, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Background in nursing or another allied health profession.
• Completion of a Health Coaching Certification Programme with at least 40 hours of coach-specific training.
• Preferred credentials include UKIHCA, NBHWC, HCANZA, or NHS Certified Health Coach.
• Ability to secure Association for Coaching (AC) accreditation within 12 weeks of joining; preference will be given to applicants who already hold AC accreditation.
• Ability to meet AC accreditation standards, including at least 100 coaching hours, at least 6 supervision sessions, client references, a coaching case study, reflective practice records, and compliance with AC ethical guidelines.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Working knowledge of Electronic Health Record systems.
• Experience using healthcare technology platforms and digital health solutions.
• Understanding of goal-setting methods, behaviour change approaches, coaching frameworks, and patient engagement techniques.
• Ability to interpret patient-generated health data, including information from wearable devices.

Perks and Benefits

• Professional growth opportunities, including continuing education in health coaching and related fields.
• A supportive work culture with strong collaboration across disciplines.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Access to modern digital health platforms and technology tools.
• Involvement in innovative patient-centred care initiatives within a modern facility.