The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) in Davao City announced the hiring of 800 female Muslim nurses by the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. POEA regional center for Mindanao Maria Carolina B. Agdamag said that the position offers a monthly salary of 3,150 Saudi Riyal or about P35,800 in the current exchange rate. Agdamag said that KSA’s Ministry of Health requires graduates of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with or without board license to qualify for the position. Applicants must not be more than 40 years old, and with at least two years hospital work experience or one year hospital experience but with Prometric exams. Agdamag advised qualified applicants to register online at www.poea.gov.ph or www.eregister.poea.gov.ph., and personally submit a detailed resume with job description, school credentials, employment certificates, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) credentials, and photocopy of Board Certificate rating. Other required documents are: valid National Bureau of Investigation clearance, original and photocopy of the first page of the passport and six pieces of 2×2 recent photo. The documents must be submitted at the Manpower Registry Division, Window M, ground floor of Blas F. Ople building at Ortigas Ave. corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City. Agdamag said that submission of applications is open until further notice at POEA Regional Center in Mindanao: Davao City, Zamboanga City, Cagayan De Oro City, Butuan City and/or at POEA office in Mandaluyong City. [PIA 11/Carina L. Cayon]
