Saudi Arabia Medical Jobs
Jobs for International Physicians in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has long had a strong attraction for international doctors lured by tax free income. As the largest country of the Arabian Gulf States by both landmass and population, it has the bulk of medical jobs.
Despite the proliferation of medical schools and local physicians, and the policy of Saudization, there are still some opportunities awaiting for skilled and highly qualified specialists in primary, secondary and tertiary medical care.
We recruit doctors for consultant and family physician positions in public and private healthcare facilities. Applicants for these jobs must have completed residency or structured postgraduate training and have passed the appropriate board certification of fellowship and have a licence to practice their speciality within their current jurisdiction.
Consultant Jobs
Secondary and Tertiary Care
Highly qualified and experienced specialists in all medical fields are sought for senior positions in hospitals of the major cities across Saudi Arabia.
A minimum of three years experience as an independent specialist post residency and specialist training is a requirement of most of the major hospitals and subspecialist training is highly regarded.
Family Physician Jobs
Primary Care
"Family Physician" or "Consultant in Family Medicine" is the job title used in the Middle East for the position known in the UK as a general practitioner.
Qualified and experienced family physicians are sought for jobs based in hospitals or polyclinics where the family physician often works with a selection of specialists. There is no on call duty and no home visits, an office based job.
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The Recruitment Process
WORKING TOGETHER
We work with candidates to find the best medical jobs in Saudi Arabia. This is the process.
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Data Flow Report
DataFlow Report for primary source verification of credentials.
02
SCFHS Registration
Register with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties for medical licence.
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Prometric Exam
Take the prometric exam for your profession or get an exemption.
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Job Interview
Apply for jobs and interview with leading employers in Saudi Arabia.
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Professional Licence
Credential document of professional category and licence card issued by SCHFS.
06
Visa
Employers sponsor visas for successful applicants and book your flights from point of hire.
Curriculum Vitae Drafting
Tailored for the job
Learn how to draft your curriculum vitae specifically for jobs in Saudi Arabia, including the vital information employers look for, and increase your chances of being shortlisted for a job interview.
Job Interviews and Offers
Negotiate an offer
Learn how to excel at virtual and live interviews with employers in Saudi Arabia, secure a job offer and then negotiate agreeable terms of employment. Remember, if it is not in writing then it is not enforceable!
Credentialing & Privileging
Understand the difference
Credentialing and privileging are two different processes, the former the responsibility of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities, the latter the responsibility of each healthcare facility.
Public Versus Private Sector Jobs
Doctors applying for jobs in Saudi Arabia often overlook the fact that there are two distinct sectors in the healthcare system, the public and the private, with different functions, cultures and working conditions.
Do you understand the differences and the skills required to succeed in each sector? Do you know how to manage and negotiate an incentive scheme?
Key Factors Influencing Available Jobs
Vision 2030
Saudi Vision 2030 is a strategic framework to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil, diversify its economy, and develop public service sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, recreation, and tourism.
Saudization
Saudization is officially known as the Saudi Nationalisation Scheme or Nitaqat, a policy implemented by the Ministry of Labour, whereby Saudi companies are required to hire Saudi Nationals on a quota basis.
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"Saudi Arabia is blessed with energy from various sources, whether it's fossil in oil and gas, or renewables, wind and solar, that are extremely competitive."
Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia since 25 February 2020
Economy & Culture
The largest and most populous of the Near Eastern countries of the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia has grown from a nomadic desert kingdom of just 3 million inhabitants in the 1970s to a country of 35 million people today and projected to reach 45 million by 2060.
The dramatic population growth and vast oil production has fuelled an infrastructure boom with a demand for highly skilled professional workers across many sectors including healthcare which has grown exponentially since 1995.
Saudization and Vision 2030 are the key policy drivers for the increasingly diversified economy with strong demand for expatriate workers in highly specialised fields.
Saudi Arabia uses the Islamic Lunar Hijri calendar which has 12 lunar months of 354 or 355 days.
Sunday - Thursday is the standard working week. Friday is the holy day of prayers and Saturday is a day of rest in the public sector, but often a working day for private sector employees.
Employment Terms in Saudi Arabia
Iqamas, Tax Free Salaries & Benefits
Employment contracts
Employment contracts in Saudi Arabia are usually of 1-4 years duration and in most cases are renewable, subject to employee performance. Short term contracts of 1-6 months duration are sometimes available for locums.
Iqama
This is the residency permit which is issued after your arrival in Saudi Arabia and is essential to access some services in the kingdom. Your employer will process this application and will be listed on the iqama as your sponsor. Some iqamas are transferable to other employers without the requirement for re-issue. You should check this before accepting a new job offer.
Remuneration and Benefits
Employment Terms in Saudi Arabia usually include:
- Tax free salary
- Commission or incentives with some contracts (private sector)
- Accommodation in a compound or an accommodation allowance
- Healthcare Insurance (this is essential)
- Flights from point of hire
- 30-40 days annual leave
- Professional malpractice cover
- End of service award dependent on contract length
- Education allowance for children
- Study leave
The Birthplace and Spiritual Homeland of Islam
Saudi Arabia is rich in attractions and stirring symbolism
For Muslims, the cities of Mecca and Medina, rich in Prophetic significance, have no equal, while the carved temples of Madain Saleh, known as the second Petra, and the sophisticated rock art at Jubbah are the Kingdom's greatest pre-Islamic treasures.
Other wonders abound, from echoes of TE Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) along the Hejaz Railway to the sculpted red dunes of romantic deserts. Fascinating Riyadh is a showpiece for modern Saudi Arabia, while Jeddah's World Heritage coral architecture whisks you back to the history of this bustling pilgrim port.
The pristine, azure waters of the Red Sea ache to be explored and in the south, the jewel in the Kingdom's crown, Asir, reveals breath taking mountain scenery where mysterious and spectacular villages wait to be discovered.
The Medical and Healthcare Sector in Saudi Arabia.
All medical facilities in Saudi Arabia are subject to the authority and regulation of the Ministry of Health.
Public Sector
The national public service hospitals account for 80% of bed capacity and medical care.
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Defence and Aviation
- National Guard
- Security Forces Hospitals
- King Faisal Specialist Hospitals and Research Centres
Private Sector
This fast growing sector provides at least 20% of the medical care in Saudi Arabia, mostly focused on secondary care with selective tertiary and primary care services.
"Where there are difficulties, there will always be opportunities"
Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber
CEO of the MBI Group
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News and Insights about working in Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector
Aimed at candidates for consultant medical jobs in Saudi Arabia, this article provides a guide to information which should be included when drafting a curriculum vitae.
Aimed at specialist doctors and family physicians applying for jobs in Saudi Arabia, a guide to salaries, benefits and incentive schemes.
The requirements for a obtaining a licence to practice medicine in Saudi Arabia and for securing privileges and employment in healthcare facilities throughout the kingdom.
Doctors' remuneration packages in public and private hospitals are not the same. This article highlights the differences so you can decide which one is right for you.
Applications and interviews for medical jobs in Saudi Arabia to be held in London UK in early 2023. Register your interest.
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