Government Announces 1500 Job Vacancies In Saudi Arabia For Recent Graduates

• Qualified Kenyan health specialists with a diploma or certificate in nursing have been invited to apply for 1,500 jobs available in the Gulf
• The openings, as per the specifications of the Ministry of Labour, are restricted to female specialists
• Hopeful candidates have until June 30, 2024, to submit their applications; expenses were announced to be on the side of the employer

Eli Odaga, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has dangled 1,500 opportunities in the Gulf for Kenyan females qualified for nursing jobs.

Specialists needed in Saudi Arabia;

1. Personal/Health Care Assistants

A total of 500 openings are available.

Desired of the potential candidates is a Certificate in Caregiving; a Certificate in Community Health Nursing; Certificate in Enrolled Community Nursing.

The employment is on a two-year contractual basis.

Other requirements;

• Certificate in Nursing (According to Specialty)
• Valid Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• A valid Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) from the American Heart Association or Saudi Heart Association is mandatory.
• Age: 22 - 35 Years
• Minimum One (1) Year Continuous Experience

Benefits

Upon employment, the successful candidates will be entitled to a monthly salary of 2,200 Saudi Riyal (equivalent to KSh 91,000).

They will also be entitled to a meal allowance of 300 Saudi Riyal (KSh 12,000).

Recruitment expenses will be paid for by the Recruiting Employer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Specialists with more work experience will be considered for better salaries.

Applications can be submitted here.

2. Nurses

A total of 1,000 openings are available.

Desired of the potential candidates is a Diploma in Nursing (General Nursing).

The employment is on a two-year contractual basis.

Other requirements;

• A valid Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) from the American Heart Association or Saudi Heart Association is mandatory.
• Valid Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Age: 22 - 35 years
• Must have graduated recently

Benefits

Upon employment, the successful candidates will be entitled to a monthly salary of 3,000 Saudi Riyal (equivalent to KSh 125,000).

They will also be entitled to a meal allowance of 300 Saudi Riyal (KSh 12,000).

Recruitment expenses will be paid for by the Recruiting Employer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Nurses with more work experience will be considered for better salaries.

Applications can be submitted here.

The hopefuls have until June 30, 2024, to submit their applications.

Rigathi Gachagua's promise to Kenyan nurses

Earlier, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua had called on the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) graduates to ready themselves for opportunities abroad.

Over 22,600 finalists from the state medical college were conferred with their respective credentials on Thursday, December 7.

Addressing them at the Moi Kasarani Sports Centre in Nairobi, the deputy president appreciated that Kenyan health professionals were highly demanded outside the country owing to their work ethic and standards.

"One of the most sought areas of professionalism out there is the medical profession. Our health providers are desired in large numbers across the world. I am sure soon most of you will find your way to other countries to go work there," said Gachagua.

Gachagua assured the medics that President William Ruto was striving to secure opportunities for them in his bilateral engagements with Kenya's overseas partners.

"The president has embarked on a very rigorous exercise to look for employment outside our borders," he said.