Gov’t announces over 250K jobs abroad; how to apply.
2500 nursing and healthcare positions in Saudi Arabia are now open for qualified Kenyans according to state House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed.
This, according to Mohamed, is as a result of President William Ruto’s efforts in engaging with international partners & negotiating frameworks to connect Kenyans with employment opportunities.
Mohamed revealed that more opportunities are also on the horizon after the conclusion of bilateral labor agreements:
- Germany: 250,000 jobs.
- Israel: 30,000 jobs in agriculture, with 3,000 available by March this year.
- Serbia: 20,000 jobs in construction and services.
- Russia: 10,000 jobs.
He says the President is committed to promote Kenya as an investment, manufacturing, trade, and tourism destination, positioning it as a competitive source of professional, skilled, and semi-skilled labor.
An advert seen by k47 digital news reads:
A. BACKGROUND:
The Government of Kenya is collaborating with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in enhancing safe, regular, and productive labour migration between the two countries.
This initiative has facilitated employment of thousands of Kenyans in different economic sectors in the KSA and has expressed willingness through various organizations in KSA to recruit additional health care workers from Kenya.
In view of the above, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection requests for applications from qualified Kenyans for employment in the KSA as General Nurses and Personal Assistant/Health Care Assistant professionals.
B. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
DECLARATION OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES
1) Be a Kenyan Citizen
2) Gender: Female
3) Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree /Diploma/Certificate in Nursing
4) Be a registered and licensed member of the Nursing Council of Kenya, and in good standing
5) Be in possession of a valid Police Clearance Certificate.
6) Working Experience:
a) Nurse with Degree qualification: – Minimum of 2 years’ nursing continuous work
b Nurse with Diploma qualification: – No experience (Fresh graduates required).
c) Nurse with Certificate qualification: Minimum One (1) Year Continuous work Experience.
7) Language – English proficiency in writing and speaking.
8) Medically fit,
9) Hold a valid Kenyan passport
10) Age: 22 – 35 Years,
11) Prometric Test: Must have a valid Prometric Results; If not, the same can be taken either in Kenya OR KSA (Prometric test cost to be deducted from the employee’s salary in 3 instalments)
12) Data Flow Verification: Dataflow verification report for the education certificate and Nursing Council License or latest employment certificate is mandatory.
C. Basic Terms of Jobs:
a) Period of Contract – Two (2) years renewable,
b) Salary:
1) Minimum of 3,500.00 SAR/month for Degree Holder,
2) Minimum of 3,000.00 SAR/month for Diploma Holder,
3) Minimum of 2,200.00 SAR/month for Certificate Holders,
c) Work hours -8 hours/day.
d) Air ticket – Round trip air ticket.
e) Overtime – In accordance with the Saudi Arabia Labour Laws.
D. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR JOBS:
Interested candidates are advised to sign up register and apply for consideration through the National Employment Authority (NEA) Job Portal:
https://www.neaims.go.ke/AdvertListingG2G.aspx
OR
https://www.neaims.go.ke/Login.aspx
