Kenyan Nurses, Midwives to Work in Saudi Arabia

Through a new agreement, Kenyan nurses and midwives will soon be authorised to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

The governments of Kenya and KSA have worked together to promote regular, safe, and productive labor movement between the two countries.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has issued a request for certified Kenyan nurses and midwives to submit their applications.

Nursing, medicine, surgery, adult intensive care units (ICUs), paediatric intensive care units (PICUs), neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), and midwifery are among the specialties of interest.

A bachelor’s degree in nursing sciences or midwifery, at least two years of professional experience, and a valid police clearance certificate are just a few of the prerequisites that applicants must meet.

“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 Labour Ministry said in a statement.

“This initiative has facilitated employment of thousands of Kenyans in various economic sectors in the KSA which has expressed willingness to recruit additional health care workers from Kenya.”

Employed nurses would receive benefits including, insurance, one-year renewable job contracts, a minimum salary of Sh177,059 per month, and 48 hours of work per week.

“Interested candidates can register as Job Seekers can make their applications through the National Employment Authority (NEA) online portal……while details of the recruitment and migration process can be accessed from the Ministry’s website……OR the National Employment Authority (NEA)…,” it added.