King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital is located on the western coast of the Red Sea. In addition to the presence of 420 beds in the hospital, there are also five clinics throughout the city that form part of a network of health care facilities managed directly by the Medical Services Division of the Ministry of Defense and Aviation.
The hospital provides a wide range of Primary, secondary and tertiary medical services to members of the Saudi armed forces and their families. A heart center, located within the main hospital and considered the only cardiac surgery facility in the Western Region. In-service training is actively announced by the Medical Education and Nursing departments from within each of the departments. The program includes the weekly hospital grand tour, and the monthly nursing grand tour. It also includes inter and intradepartmental activities, seminars, case shows and clubs.
We are looking for Registered Allied Health professional from across the globe to come and join our amazing organisation and experience something very special and an amazing country. If you're a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Radiographer, Biomedical Scientist or Dietitian we want to hear from you.
The staff come from many parts of the world including the UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, USA, India, Philippines, Malaysia and more. Employment contracts are for one or two years and often renewable.
The Nursing Department operates on a 12 hours shift system. Nursing personnel are expected to rotate between day and night shifts. For those who qualify, overtime is paid for time worked in excess of 48 hours per week
Hospital Services
The hospital project contains facilities for a full range of acute, tertiary, secondary and primary patient care services for both inpatients and outpatients.
Recreation Facilities for Employees
The hospital offers a variety of recreational opportunities and facilities. Modern recreation centers are attached to the hospital, where the staff has access to the following indoor and outdoor facilities, these include:
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sports hall
- Games room (table tennis, pool)
- Weight training room
- Video and book libraries
- Hairdressing salon
- TV Lounge
- There are also tennis, badminton, volleyball and basketball facilities. Fitness classes and qualified trainers are available.
Housing
Employees are provided free furnished accommodation. No charge is made for utilities.
SINGLE MALE STAFF/MARRIED (sample)
Prefab villas occupied on a sharing basis with two other Western/Non-Muslim staff (when single).
Villas are detached with garden area. Villas consist of 2/3/4 bedrooms with kitchen, living room, bathroom and an enclosed porch area. Villas are not carpeted. All rooms are provided with individual air conditioning and heating.
MARRIED MEDICAL STAFF
Semi-detached Town Houses, 3 or 4 bedrooms depending on family size and availability. Houses are carpeted throughout, excellent facilities, comprising lounge, dining room, kitchen and bathroom, including a spacious walled garden.
Local regulations state that single males may not apply for this type of housing. Married doctors who do not bring their spouse are considered to be single for housing purposes (refer to single male or female medical staff housing).
SINGLE FEMALE STAFF
Self contained apartments are provided within walking distance from the hospital. These well furnished, carpeted apartments comprise bedroom, living room, kitchenette (with refrigerator and stove), bathroom and communal laundry facilities.
SINGLE MALE MEDICAL STAFF
Furnished single apartments are located within easy walking distance the hospital. Each apartment has a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette (with stove and refrigerator) and a sitting room. A central air-conditioning system is provided to each apartment. Communal laundry is also provided. The accommodation is designed as an adjoining set of apartments located around a central courtyard.
Contract and Benefits Schedule
You will be eligible for accompanied / unaccompanied status contract and will receive the following benefits:
- Air transport, economy class, from point-of-hire to Tabuk, KSA.
- End of contract entitlements (Bonus) consisting of one half month salary for each year worked.
- Ticketing, a return ticket to point-of-hire for vacation once a year.
- Vacation, 40 days paid vacation per year (45 days for physicians).
- Housing, including utilities, appliances, linens, etc. provided.
- Uniforms, provided.
- Transportation, from hospital to housing and back and shopping trips provided.
- Medical care and emergency dental care normally provided free at the hospital.
- Access to subsidized meals in Hospital project cafeterias.
- Emergency Leave, available.
- Salary paid in local currency by end of each month.
- This income is Take Home pay since there are No income taxes
Criteria:
At least 2 years experience as a Allied Health professional
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