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Non-Clinical Internship Programme

At Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), we believe excellence in healthcare depends on both clinical innovation and non-clinical expertise. The Non-Clinical Internship Programme is designed for students and recent graduates seeking hands-on exposure to the dynamic operations behind one of the UAE’s leading hospitals.

This internship opportunity offers practical experience in fields such as finance, HR, marketing, IT, quality, planning, biomedical engineering, and more – all while working alongside experienced professionals in real healthcare settings.

Medical professionals in a meeting

Programme Objectives

People in a meeting

Offer interns a real-world understanding of hospital operations, administration, and support services

Two people collaborating

Foster critical thinking, communication, and collaboration in professional environments

Person working on a laptop

Provide project-based assignments relevant to each department’s functions

Person on a call

Encourage career pathways in healthcare system management, and more

Programme Duration

Duration
duration

One to six weeks (minimum one week required)

Schedule
scheedual

Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Start Dates
Startdates

Flexible and coordinated with each department

Who can Apply?

Students with books
  • University students currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate course
  • Recent graduate (within 12 months of graduation)

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be pursuing a major related to the department they are applying for
  • Have strong English communication skills (written and spoken)
  • Be in good academic standing (GPA >= 2.5 or equivalent)
  • Be able to attend the full internship period on-site

Note: You may specify your preferred department during the application process. Final placement will be based on your academic background, interest, and departmental availability.

Available Departments for Internship

Interns may be placed in one of the following non-clinical

Department

Department 1
Marketing & Communications
Department 2
Information Technology
Department 3
Human Resources
Support Services
Support Services
Office of Access Management
Office of Access Management
Office of Strategy, Projects & Analytics
Office of Strategy, Projects & Analytics
Protective Services
Protective Services
Health Information Management
Health Information Management
Finance – Revenue Cycle Management
Finance – Revenue Cycle Management
Facility – Biomedical Engineering
Facility – Biomedical Engineering
Facility – Electrical Engineering
Facility – Electrical Engineering
Facility – Mechanical Engineering
Facility – Mechanical Engineering
Facility – Civil Engineering
Facility – Civil Engineering
Facility – Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment
Facility – Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment

Note: Availability varies by department and capacity.

Application Timeline

Internship Availability

Year-round (flexible)

Applications Period

Applications open anytime

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

Applicants will receive a response within four weeks of submission

Start dates are coordinated based on department scheduling and intern availability

Application Checklist

Completed online application form
Updated CV/resume
University enrollment letter or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Valid medical insurance
Copy of passport
Copy of Emirates ID (if applicable)

Programme Onboarding

Receive a conditional acceptance letter, official start date, and next steps

Be required to complete a security clearance check. All instructions will be provided

Be required to attend mandatory onboarding session

Receive department details and assigned supervisor

Sign an SSMC confidentiality agreement

Non-Clinical Internship Programme Expectations

Medical professional

Demonstrate professionalism and punctuality

Group of people working

Complete all assigned tasks and projects

People collaborating

Collaborate respectfully with staff, supervisors, and peers

Person attending a training

Attend any necessary departmental workshops or training

Completion and Recognition

Upon successful completion of the Internship programme:

  • Interns will receive a Certificate of Completion from SSMC
  • Interns may be asked to complete a short feedback survey
  • The internship may lead to future employment opportunities
Certificate of Completion

Ready to Apply?

Click below to access the application form and begin your internship journey.

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