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Hello to everyone..Can I ask anyone who is working with MOH saudi Arabia? Can I ask if they are offering a 1 year contract? Can you give me also an idea regarding their exam? Thank you in advance. Godbless!

liannern said:
Hi everyone,

I'm also interested applying in KSA. It's been 2 years from now since I've got my license and still jobless. After my review for my nclex exam, I started giving my resume last august 2007, at first my intention was to apply as a volunteer nurse. I was surprised when i heard from the HRD personnel that I still have to pay them even though I'm applying for a volunteer position, until now I'm still waiting for my entrance exam to the other hospital I'm applying for..... Sad to think that as a novice I think I'm the last priority, I am too desperate now to start my nursing career:cry:. I thought after passing local board exam it's easy for me to have my nursing job, anyway can anyone give some tips about the requirements needed in KSA? God Bless everyone.

Don't be sad. If you feel you are being had by requiring you to pay for volunteering then don't. These kind of set-up is deplorable in the first place and there is absolutely no guarantee they will even hire you afterwards. These so-called volunteer programs are being used by the hospitals as a milking cow. They get two things out of it: 1) they are saving money by not formally hiring anyone, 2) they get money for letting you volunteer. It's suppose to be "volunteer".

Also, the Dept. of Labor and Employment will be proposing very soon, sometime next month that nurses currently working in hospitals cannot just leave their positions if they cannot find someone to replace them, regardless if the nurse has finished the contract or not.

Meaning, if that nurse cannot find a replacement, then she can potentially be on that position forever. The PNA is already up in arms with this initial proposal and will challenge it as being against human rights w/c it really is.

So, don't be too hot on being hired. It may even be a blessing in disguise if that proposal actually succeeds.

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pisceanbabe74 said:
Hi! Goodluck to you Nikka! Once you submit your documents to POEA, they will forward it to Saudi Recruitment Office (SRO), then you have to wait for a call or notice within 2 to 4weeks for interview, exam, and completion of requirements. Then from the time you get sched at SRO, you'll be able to leave our country within 2months.

I agree that Saudi is the best training ground for new nurses because you would not just be an RN but also be the nurse aid (bathing, cleaning them after defecated), LPN and medical technician too (blood extraction) because medical technicians in saudi usually stays in their laboratory unlike here in the Philippines, they will come to the ward and extract blood for laboratory works. You'll be able to learn how to do ABG, mastery on suctioning, tube feedings, blood extractions even if your patients 4 extrimities is casted. hahahaha, Just have patience on them and take good care of yourself especially with your back when changing their bed linens and if you be assigned on male ward because some patient/watcher would try to take chance on you. Their hospital equipments are mostly new/upgraded/high technology, electrical beds, pulse oximeter, infusion pumps, suctions & oxygen is on their overhead wall just like in US, most unit/ward has their own standby Emergency cart. Just a reminder, never ever ever throw the empty ampule of narcotic on the container because you won't be able to go home and investigation will be done. It must be returned by the charge nurse to the pharmacy.

If you be assigned on the ward, you'll learn how to speak arabic fast. The first word you'll learn are "Yala Yala" (come, come), Sura (hurry up!). Kam?(how much), Akil (eat), Pulos (money) , Esh?(what?), Ana mafi malloom kalam Arabic (I do not know how to speak Arabic). hahahaha. Then just after few weeks staying in the ward, you'll already know how to communicate & defend yourself if needed.

Be observant!!! Avoid talking with males, always keep distance when talking to male patient or male watcher. And make it sure that your upper uniform should be close to knee level (not butt level) . You'll be working with Indian nurses, and different races like Pakistanis, Sri Lankan, doctors from Egypt, Romanian, Afghanist, Syrian, India, Etiopia, etc.. Just do your job very well and you'll be fine. If senior or other nurses would ask you to check on their patients or to do something, just make it sure that you have done your own assignments too.

Keep your money in your bank account, never lend it unless you know the person you dealing with because you have worked hard for it, be triffty so you'll see the fruit of your hardship at the end of your contract. Avoid buying too much fancy materials & in installment basis(imitated watches, camera, fancy jewelries) because you'll end up paying something every payday. Am I too strict and disciplinarian??? hahaha.

You'll be able to learn how to bake this and bake that, always baking and cooking. hahaha! Then have time for yourself, beautification than staring at the ceiling when bored though not even 1 lizard would pass by and not in the mood to watch tv on the dining room.

Sorry for the long message but I hope this would be a help. Again, take care, God Bless & Good luck to you!

Thank you for this post. It helped me.:-) I just want to ask what's the difference between MOH and HOP. I applied for MOH but they hired me under HOP. The salary is 2200 per month. Did they increase your salary after 6 months? Or for 11 months that would be your salary?

The contract stated:

1.The duration of contract is 2 years

2. entitled to free round trip ticket after 11 months of service.

3. 30 days paid annual vacation plus 8 days official eid holidays.

Is it possible I can ask for certificate or NOC if I will not finish the contract? like ill be working for only 11 months?

If yes, how did you get the certificate?

Or i will be blacklisted if I will not return? :idea: I'm done with evaluation of credentials, they will just text for the departure date. Will it take 3 months? Hope to hear from you soon...

God bless! take care!

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kokoy said:

Thank you for this post. It helped me.:-) I just want to ask what's the difference between MOH and HOP. I applied for MOH but they hired me under HOP. The salary is 2200 per month. Did they increase your salary after 6 months? Or for 11 months that would be your salary?

The contract stated:

1.The duration of contract is 2 years

2. entitled to free round trip ticket after 11 months of service.

3. 30 days paid annual vacation plus 8 days official eid holidays.

Is it possible I can ask for certificate or NOC if I will not finish the contract? like ill be working for only 11 months?

If yes, how did you get the certificate?

Or i will be blacklisted if I will not return? I'm done with evaluation of credentials, they will just text for the departure date. Will it take 3 months? Hope to hear from you soon...

God bless! take care!

Hi Kokoy! The usual offer of appointment from POEA is 2years but when you get to Saudi, to your hospital employer, they will give you the actual contract. It will be a contract for 1year and renewable and they will also state the salary you'll get, it's either you get the rate they offered to you or they would increase it (within 3 - 4months) as it depends on the Hospital director coordinating with their gov't but surely would not be reduced.

If I am not mistaken, MOH nurses are assigned on tertiary hospitals, dispensary/community health clinics while HOP are assigned on hospital base only. MOH has regular every 6months or yearly salary increment (not much though) but better benefits (longer vacation). HOP are subcontract and would not have a regular increase of salary and will be stated on the actual contract you'll receive.

With regards to NOC (No Objection Certificate) issuance, they usually won't issue NOC if you would work for only a year (11months) but you'll be able to get a Certificate of Employment. And request for it with your resignation letter. Some hospitals would issue NOC if you have worked for 2years or more with them.

Plane ticket to get home would also be provided by your hospital employer even if you finish a 1year contract only but of course they would want you to stay there for as long as you can. ;)

And with Departure, you first need to comply with all the requirements like the medical, visa payment, pdos (pre departure orientation seminar) etc and usually you'll be able to leave within 2months from the time you get the Offer of Appointment.

Hmmm, I hope I have answered your questions. Goodluck and Bon voyage.

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Hi Lawrence,

I think you're right! No wonder why many Filipino nurses want to leave this country! I hope the gov't will take some action regarding this matter....seriously!, I thought after having paid from my expensive tuition fees in college, it's my turn to earn some money from my nursing job, but I guess I'm wrong, well that's the reality and I must accept it.

I'm just wondering why the gov't wants to pursue that kind of proposal to the Filipino nurses, even though they can't even accommodate all the nursing applicants here.

Anyway thanks for the advise and God Bless us!:)

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I'm also interested in applying for KSA but I'm quite afraid. I'm a second courser who does not yet have any hospital experience......I'm just wondering if they train you first before actually doing the job or will they assume you know everything and will they leave you on your own the moment you get there?

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I went to poea to apply. I'm a new RN without experience. MOH accepts nurses without experience but they need the board certificate (the paper na parang diploma). My application was turned down because I didn't have that cert. It will take 6 months (from the date of registration) to get this cert according to PRC.

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morfern07 said:
I went to poea to apply. I'm a new RN without experience. MOH accepts nurses without experience but they need the board certificate (the paper na parang diploma). My application was turned down because I didn't have that cert. It will take 6 months (from the date of registration) to get this cert according to PRC.

Hi morfern07.......What are the other requirements? I visited POEA website and the requirements posted there are 6 pcs 2x2 pic, photocopy of diploma, board certificate, rating and prc id and photocopy of employment cert. Is that all I need to pass at Window M? Also, are there a lot of applicants? Thanks!!!

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Hi, I'm just new in here and I found this site when I was searching about MOH-HOP KSA... I am one of the applicant in SRO, I passed my resume last September and they texted me last month for an interview and luckily I passed it... it was an one on one interview and I could say that it was quite easy... I already had done my medical and now just waiting for my papers to be authenticated by the dfa...

Honestly, I'm beginning to be scared because as we know Saudi is not a safe place to work... like what we heard in the news and everything... but I'm willing to take the risk...

I just wanna ask somebody here who already worked there or someone who has an idea, what's the set up there working? I saw in my folder that I will be under MOH, what would that mean?... Where will I be assigned?...

Anyway, had lot of fun writing this message... hope to hear from anyone of you...

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Hello simpleRN

From what I've heard, you will not be certain of the exact place nor hospital where you will be assigned until you get there. A friend of mine who's been there before says that it's hard work but you'll gain experience well. One thing that's not appreciated though is the limited time you are allowed to shop or much less just go to places. 3 hours is the most that they can give you.

Can you please pm the list requirements and can you give a clue as to how they conduct the interview?

Thanks

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My friend who is already there, told me that the place is nice for her because her co-workers and dorm-mates are Filipinos also..thrice a week they can go out or go for shopping in groups.

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Hello, just wondering if MOH accepts male nurses without experience. Just graduated last Mar, pass nle last Jun. I'm still waiting for my Saudi visa. I applied as a nurse thru an agencylast oct. They kept on telling me that my visa is coming, but until now I'm still here. My medical already expired this month. Somehow I'm beginning to loose faith with my agency. From what I know MOH doesn't accept male nurses without experience. I could be wrong. Thanks and God bless.

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Hi meliza72

Sorry for the late reply.... the requirements for SRO application are resume with job descriptions, photocopies of college and high school diplomas, tor, birth certificate, passport, training (if any), license, and 6 pcs. of 2x2 pictures.... When you pass that to POEA, bring all your original copies for comparison....

As to the interview, it was very easy... it's a one on one interview as I've said before... they will ask questions related to our profession about 20 questions and up... and they will ask you to answer 5 NCLEX questions from the laptop... and after that you may know whether you passed the interview or not...

If you passed they will immediately give you offer of appointment... it's kinda informal contract for you to sign because the "real" contract is when you arrive there in Saudi... then you can proceed for medical and so on... and that's it...

Hope I answered all your queries... and it help you a lot... good luck...;)

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