Medical Guide

Guide for Job Seekers in the Medical Sector

About the Medical Department:

The medical department aims to provide comprehensive and suitable job opportunities for qualified medical staff, from doctor recruitment to finalizing visa and travel procedures. The department works in collaboration with hospitals and medical centers across various Arab countries, especially in the Gulf region. The focus is on matching medical expertise and qualifications with the needs of clients to ensure alignment between the doctor and the job.

Required Documents for Application:

When applying for any job in the medical sector, please prepare and send the following documents:

  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Must be up to date with your most recent professional experience.
  2. University Degrees: A copy of your bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
  3. Medical Council Certificates: Such as board certification, specialty recognition certificate, or practice license.
  4. Experience Certificates: Focus on the most recent certificates that prove you are still in active practice.
  5. Proof of Identity: A copy of your passport (valid for at least two years) or civil ID.
  6. Training Certificates: Such as BLS or Fellowship (if available).
  7. Verification Documents: Such as DATAFLOW or EPIC (if available).
  8. Saudi Commission Classification: The result of the Saudi Prometric exam (if available).
  9. Consultant Classification: For consultant doctors only.
  10. Medical Association Certificate.

Labor Laws in Saudi Arabia:

There are three main entities for recruitment, each with its own specific requirements:

  1. Private Hospitals:
    • Contract terms are sent via official email from the hospital.
    • Interviews are usually conducted via Zoom.
  2. Military Hospitals:
    • Offer the best salaries.
    • Require specific terms, clarified via official email.
  3. Saudi Ministry of Health:
    • In-person interviews are coordinated through recruitment offices.
    • Doctors are contacted and prepared according to the ministry’s list of needs.

Certified Qualifications by Country:

Qualification Type Jordan Saudi Arabia Qatar Kuwait
Jordanian Board Accepted Accepted Not Accepted Accepted
British Board Accepted Accepted Accepted Accepted
American Board Accepted Accepted Accepted Accepted
Arab Board Accepted (Conditions Apply) Accepted Accepted Requires Equivalency
Chinese Board Requires Equivalency Rejected Rejected Rejected
Palestinian Board Requires Equivalency Rejected Rejected Rejected
Australian Board Accepted Accepted Accepted Accepted

Professional Classifications:

Doctor classification depends on experience after obtaining board certification:

Title Jordan Kuwait Qatar Saudi Arabia
Intern Immediately after Bachelor’s Not Accepted Not Accepted Not Accepted
Resident After Internship Year Not Accepted By Request By Request
General Practitioner 15 years of general practice experience Not Accepted By Request By Request
Specialist 3 years of experience after board certification By Request 2 years experience 5 years experience
Consultant 7 years of experience after board certification 5 years experience 4 years experience 5 years experience

Nursing Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing: Required for specialists.
  2. Master’s Degree or Board Certification: Required for specialists in specific fields.
  3. Medical Association Certificate and Practice License: Required for application.
  4. Midwifery Specialization: Requires a university degree in midwifery.

Important Notes:

  • Ensure that your qualifications and experience align with the job requirements to ensure a smooth application process.
  • Verify that all your documents are up to date and accurate to ensure an efficient and effective application.