SALARIES
All salaries are paid in Saudi Riyals at the end of each Gregorian month. Please note that salary equivalencies may fluctuate depending upon the exchange rate. Top
END OF CONTRACT AWARD
One month salary per contract year payable on completion of contract (i.e. two months salary payable on completion of a two year contract) Top
CONTRACT RENEWAL
It is possible on an annual basis with the consent of both parties. Top
STATUS
For grades 1 to 7 inclusive, married or single status contract contingent upon marital status. Grades 8 to 13 inclusive, are single status only. Top
44 HOUR WEEK
(exclusive of meal breaks) This is the standard working~ week for all staff and would include shift work and night duty, where applicable. Top
OVERTIME
Authorized by the Head of Department. Payable to grades 8 to 3 inclusive if the Department Head is unable to grant time off in lieu of payment. Top
HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT
Paid leave for four weeks after each 26 weeks worked. All staff is expected to complete six months before taking their first leave. Top
FLIGHT ALLOWANCE
A return fare allowance is credited to employees to the point of hire after each twelve month period worked (grades 1 to 2 inclusive: first class and grades 4 to 13, economy). Point of hire is the nearest international airport to the nearest Saudi Arabian Embassy in the country of your permanent residence. Top
AGREED DEPENDENTS
(applicable for grades 1 to 7 inclusive) Wife plus 3 children up to the age of 18. Top
EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCES
(applicable for grades I to 7 inclusive) In kingdom education will be provided for a maximum of 3 children. Alternatively if the child is attending school outside the Kingdom. Education fees will be paid for a maximum of 3 children up to SR 25,000 per child. Top
EXCESS BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
20 kilos per employee and each agreed dependent at commencement of contract upon departure terminating employees receive an allowance as follows.
Employees completing up to two years contract - SR500
Employees completing 3-4 years continuous service - SR1000
Employees completing 5 or more years continuous service - SR1300 Top
FLIGHT ENTITLEMENT FOR DEPENDENTS
(applicable for grades 1 to 7 inclusive) For those residing In-Kingdom it is the same as employees. For dependents residing outside the Kingdom:
Wife: The same as the husband. i.e. a return flight from point of hire for every 6 months worked by the employee.
Children 2 lowest cost return flights from point of hire per contract year.
NOTE: Upon his/her I8th birthday. a dependent child ceases to he entitled to any of the above benefits. Top
ACCOMMODATION
Furnished air-conditioned accommodation is provided free. All utilities except long distance telephone calls are also without charge to the employee. The number of bedrooms is based on the number and age of agreed dependents and not according to grade. It is located either within the main hospital compound or in the off-site expatriate compounds/apartment blocks which are approximately 5 to 15 minutes drive from the hospital. Transportation is provided from all off-site accommodation to the hospital. Top
SUBSIDIZED MEALS
These are available in the hospitals own restaurants and snack bars for employees and agreed dependents. Top
CRECHE FACILITIES
These are provided for children under age 10 of working wives of grade 7 and above for a nominal fee depending on availability. Top
COMPASSIONATE LEAVE
Provision exists for paid compassionate leave for a period of one week. Leave is limited to death within the immediate family of the employee.
NOTE: No air ticket will be provided to international contract staff for compassionate leave. Top
SICK LEAVE
Upon certification from a doctor approved by the Program. provision is allowed for 30 days on full pay and 60 days on three-quarters pay per contract year.
NOTE: This is not applicable for sickness during periods of leave/holiday outside the Kingdom. Top
MEDICAL SERVICES
Free medical services for employees and their defendants.
Dental treatment and Plastic Surgery will be provided for emergency cases only.
Grade 1-7. family status only are entitled for medical treatment pertaining to obstetrics. Infertility treatment will not be provided by the Program.
NOTE: All new employees must register with Staff Health on arrival at RKH. Top
VACCINATIONS
All prospective employees must have a medical examination before the offer of employment is confirmed and advice regarding vaccinations is given then. However, none are compulsory for entry into the Kingdom. Top
STUDY LEAVE
There is no provision for education/professional study leave in certain grades. Top
PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE
No coverage is given in the contract, hence where applicable notify your own respective professional body or union to assist you in arranging cover for an overseas contract. Top
UNIFORMS
Uniforms will be provided on-site for those staff requiring uniforms including nursing and clinical supports staff. Top