<p>It’s great that you’re exploring opportunities to take your career overseas. If you want to work as a healthcare practitioner in Qatar, getting a Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) license is a vital step in your journey. In this blog, we share more about why you need a license to work as a physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or allied healthcare practitioner in Qatar, how to register for a DHP license, and how to renew your license every 2 years. </p>
<h2>What is the Department of Healthcare Profesions (DHP)?</h2>
<p>The Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) is a department under the State of Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health. The DHP is responsible for regulating all healthcare practitioners in the public and private healthcare sectors in Qatar.</p>
<p>Qatar is devoted to providing the highest quality healthcare services to all of its residents. To ensure that everyone in the country gets equal access and treatment, DHP has unified policies that must be followed, regardless of the applicant’s background or nationality.</p>
<p>Some of the DHP functions include:</p>
<ul>
<li>The registration and licensing of healthcare practitioners</li>
<li>Renewal and withdrawal of medical licenses</li>
<li>Issuing certificates of good standing for licensed practitioners in the State of Qatar.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>How can I get a DHP license in Qatar?</h2>
<p>Below are the four simple steps to obtain your DHP medical license in Qatar:</p>
<ol>
<li>Get all your required documents verified by<a href="https://www.trueprofile.io/member/verification" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> TrueProfile.io</a>. </li>
<li>Once you get your<a href="https://www.trueprofile.io/member/resources/what-is-a-trueproof" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> TrueProof</a> – Primary Source Verification (PSV) Report from TrueProfile.io, you must take the<a href="https://dhp.moph.gov.qa/en/Pages/QualifyingExamination.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> qualifying examination</a> (if required, according to your profession).</li>
<li>Upon finding an Employer (facility, hospital, etc.), submit your<a href="https://www.moph.gov.qa/english/OurServices/advancedsearch/Pages/servicesdetails.aspx?serviceId=212" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> application for evaluation</a> on the State of Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health website.</li>
<li>Apply for your<a href="https://www.moph.gov.qa/english/OurServices/advancedsearch/Pages/servicesdetails.aspx?serviceId=214" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> license</a>.</li>
</ol>
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<p>Please note that the PSV Report is a mandatory requirement to submit for the medical license in Qatar. You can verify your document through TrueProfile.io – a certified<a href="https://www.dataflowgroup.com/verification-services/healthcare/qatar-council-for-healthcare-practitioners/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> DataFlow Group</a> service provider, or the DHP website.</p>
<h2>How To Renew Your DHP License in Qatar</h2>
<p>By law, healthcare practitioners in Qatar must renew their medical licenses. Once the medical license is close to expiration (3 months before its expiration date), practitioners can apply online to renew it for 2 years. </p>
<p>Renewing your medical license while working in Qatar can be done online via the State of Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health<a href="https://dhp.moph.gov.qa/en/Pages/HowToRegisterToPracticeInQatar.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> website</a>. You can log into the DHP<a href="https://dhpportal.moph.gov.qa/en/_layouts/15/LogIn.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fen%2f_layouts%2f15%2fAuthenticate.aspx%3fSource%3d%252Fen&Source=%2Fen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> portal</a> using your registered credentials.</p>
<p>To renew your DHP license, you will be required to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Fulfill the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Refer to the<a href="https://dhp.moph.gov.qa/en/Pages/AllCirculars.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> DHP Circulars</a> for more information on your profession’s CPD requirements.</li>
<li>You will also need a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training certificate if you work in an institution with no “Code Blue Team.” For more information about the CPR training certificate, refer to<a href="https://dhp.moph.gov.qa/en/Pages/AllCirculars.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Circulars no. 03-2019 and 03-2017</a>.</li>
</ul>
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<p>Documents and attachments required for DHP license renewal include:</p>
<ul>
<li>A copy of your valid passport</li>
<li>A copy of your Qatar ID (QID), copied front and back, where the sponsor is your employer. Female applicants on a family sponsorship need to include a letter of intent from their employers.</li>
<li>A medical report (if required as per Circular 01-2019)</li>
<li>A copy of your CPR training certificate (if required)</li>
<li>Your<a href="https://dhp.moph.gov.qa//en/Documents/Additional%20Attachments.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> employment letter</a> (Refer to pages 17 & 18).</li>
<li>Any other documents that the DHP may request.</li>
</ul>
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<p>Deliver all your documents in English or Arabic languages. If they are in any other language, you’ll have to translate them into either of the languages and then submit the translated documents attached to the original ones.</p>
<h2>DHP License Renewal Process</h2>
<p>The DHP license renewal process is as easy as how you applied for the license in the first place. The process includes the following steps:</p>
<ol>
<li>Go to the DHP portal and log in.</li>
<li>Complete and submit the license renewal form with all the required additional attachments.</li>
<li>Pay the renewal fee (if required)</li>
<li>Wait for the DHP to approve and renew your license.</li>
</ol>
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<h2>Final Words</h2>
<p>DHP license registration and renewal are vital to working as a healthcare practitioner in Qatar. The process is fast and easy and helps Qatar maintain the health quality of its residents. If you’re looking to get started on your journey toward getting your DHP license in Qatar, ensure you meet all the requirements for a successful application, including getting a PSV report to prove that your educational background, training, experience, and other credentials are verified as genuine.</p>
<h3>Ready to take your healthcare career to Qatar?</h3>
<p>Get your TrueProof – Primary Source Verification (PSV) report to apply for your application to work in Qatar with TrueProfile.io. You can choose to verify single documents or opt for a bundle package to verify multiple credentials including your education, work experience, licenses and certificates.</p>
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