State advertises 2,500 nursing jobs in Saudi Arabia

President William Ruto and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman hold bilateral talks on October 24, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

President William Ruto’s foreign trips have continued to yield fruits with various countries now declaring opportunities in various sectors for the Kenyan youth.

The Ministry of Labor, in a notice, has invited applicants to apply for 2, 500 open jobs in the health sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Those required to fill the vacancies are general nurses, personal assistants and healthcare assistant professionals.

“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,” the notice reads in part.

It has been signed by Labor Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime.

“This Initiative has facilitated the 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,” it adds.

Ruto was recently forced to defend his outside trips following a backlash from the opposition saying it was through the trips that he has been able to secure several deals in favour of the country.

He for instance noted that his recent visit to Saudi Arabia saw him secure employment slots for Kenyans with the bilateral agreement having been signed.

Interested female applicants are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree, diploma or certificate in nursing, a valid police clearance certificate and be aged between 22-35 years.

Degree holders must possess a minimum of two years of continuous service while those with diplomas should be fresh graduates with no experience.

Certificate holders, on the other hand, should hold a minimum of one year of experience of continuous service.

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