Thursday, October 26, 2006

Human Resources: Saudi Arabi recruiting 2,000 Filipino nurses

Saudi Arabia is recruiting 2,000 nurses from the Philippines. Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Regional Director Chita Cilindro, said the recruitment was coursed through the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), an attached agency of Dole, by KSA's ministry of health, through the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, office of the Employment Attache.

The Sun-Star reports that benefits include 45 days annual paid vacation, free round trip economy ticket, free housing, yearly renewal contract and free transportation.