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.

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.

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.

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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."

Khalid A. Al-Falih

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
  

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