Explainer: Qualifications to work as nurse, midwife in Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Labour has announced job openings for Kenyan nurses and midwives who wish to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

PS  State Department for Labour and Skills Development Geoffrey Kaituko has called on interested candidates to register as job seekers and make their applications through the National Employment Authority (NEA) online portal.

To qualify for consideration, those interested in the vacancies should be holders of a Bachelor Degree in Nursing Sciences or Midwifery and be registered and licenced member of the Nursing Council of Kenya.

They should also be in possession of a valid police clearance certificate, medically fit with a valid Kenyan passport.

In addition, they should have a minimum of two years experience in nursing/midwifery in a hospital or experience and have proficiency in written and spoken English.

The nurses and midwives will land what seems to be a mouthwatering offer.

According to a letter by Kaituko, the offer will see the nurses earn 4,700 SAR (Sh176,855) per month and will be entitled to overtime pay in accordance with Saudi Arabia Labour Laws working for 48 hours per week.

Housing, insurance, transportation and uniforms will be provided jointly by the Ministry of Health and the Saudi government.

They will also be entitled to an air ticket and 35 leave days per year fully paid.    BY THE STAR