Kingdom needs 2,000 Filipino doctors, nurses

RIYADH — The Ministry of Health is in urgent need of 2,000 Filipino doctors and nurses, according to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). “The Ministry of Health (MOH), KSA, is in urgent need of 1,000 male/female doctors (residents/general practitioners, specialists, and consultants) in all medical specialties to be deployed in the different Saudi regions,” said Recruitment Specification Form (RSF) No. 160004. Doctors should not be more than 50 years old, must be BS graduate, with Board License, and must have at least two years related experience. They will get a salary ranging between SR4,600 and SR42,200 depending on their job description and qualifications, free accommodation, transportation allowance, and return air ticket. The Ministry of Health has also announced the requirement for 1,000 qualified female nurses, according to RSF No. 160003. Nurses must not be more than 40 years old, must be BS graduate, with Board License/Prometric Exam Passer/Saudi Council certificate, and must have a minimum of three years related experience. They will be provided a salary of SR4,110 plus SR295 increment, as well as benefits of free food and accommodation, paid annual vacation, and free round trip economy ticket. Qualified applicants should register online at www.poea.gov.ph or www.eregister.poea.gov.ph and personally submit their documentary requirements at the Manpower Registry Division of the Blas F. Ople Bldg. in Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City. — SG