Health Regulation Services

Request for approval to change the medical director or the responsible pharmacist

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  • Service Beneficiaries
    Healthcare professionals working in healthcare facilities
  • Service delivery channels
    Electronic portal
  • Service Duration
    During official working hours from Monday to Thursday
  • Payment methods
    Electronic payment

This service allows healthcare facilities to submit a request to change the responsible medical director or the responsible pharmacist in the facility.

Service Summary:

This service enables healthcare facilities to request a change of the designated medical director or the responsible pharmacist within the facility.

Required Documents:

  • NOC signed by facility owner.

Conditions & Requirements:

  • The medical director must hold a valid license.
  • The medical director is appointed after obtaining his/her consent.

Service Process:

  • Log in to the Sharjah Health Authority system.
  • Fill out the online application form for initial approval.
  • Attach the required documents.
  • The application will be reviewed and audited by the Authority.
  • Pay the fees, if applicable.
  • Receive the initial approval electronically once the application is approved.

Service Output:

  • Change Medical Director/Pharmacist in-charge Approval Letter.
  • Updated Healthcare facility license.

Service Fees:

  • 1000AED.

Service Duration:

  • During official working hours from Monday to Thursday.

Service Delivery Channels:

  • Through Sharjah Health Authority Website.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What's the procedure when wishing to change the Medical Director or the Responsible Pharmacist?

A formal request must be submitted through the Sharjah Health Authority platform, accompanied by all the required documents, and approval must be obtained before the new director can officially assume their duties.

Can the new director start working before the approval is issued?

No, the new director is not authorized to officially perform their duties until the approval is granted by the Sharjah Health Authority.

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