Consultant Anaesthesia (General )

Ash International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Consultant in Anaesthesia. Candidates should have at least 3 years of consultant experience from a Western hospital and recognized post-specialist qualifications. This permanent position offers a salary range of GBP 10,000 – 12,000 per month, alongside generous benefits including free accommodation, educational allowance for children, and a bonus at the end of the contract.

Benefits

Free accommodation

Family flights provided

Vacation: 51 days total

Education allowance for children

Medical cover for family

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years consultant experience in a Western hospital.
• 3 years post-specialist qualification experience from recognized countries.

Skills

Consultant experience in a Western hospital

Post-specialist qualification from UK, USA, Canada, or similar

Experience in trauma care

Education

CCT, American Board, Canadian Fellowship or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Anaesthesia (General)

Location: Riyadh
Job type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Salary: GBP 10,000 – 12,000 per month

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL

Opened originally in 1983, this 1600‑bed flagship National Guard Hospital has continued to expand and develop its services and now offers a high‑quality of service in all medical and surgical specialities including a highly equipped Cardiac Centre, highly specialised transplant and hepatobiliary services.

The Emergency Care Centre at this hospital continues to be the best Trauma Care Centre in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is ranked as the 4th Emergency Care Centre outside the United States of America, to provide (PHTLS) Pre‑Hospital Trauma and Life Support programme.

The complex also houses a specialised children’s hospital, a 600‑bed hospital which commenced operations with the opening of the Paediatric Emergency Department and the transfer of 90 patients inclusive of 11 Intensive Care critical patients on 19th and 20th April 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• 3 years consultant experience in a Western hospital
• 3 years post‑specialist qualification experience from the following countries:
  • UK – CCT
  • USA – American Board
  • Canada – Canadian Fellowship
  • Ireland – CSD/CSCST
  • Australia & New Zealand – Fellowship
  • France – DES/DESC/CIS/DIS/French Board
  • Germany – Facharzt with sub‑speciality board
  • Other European countries according to the qualification equivalence tables of the SCFHS.

BENEFITS INCLUDED

Salary: To be advised
Bonus: ½ months’ salary – End of contract
Contract duration: 1‑ or 2‑years renewable
Contract status: Family – Spouse and 3 children
Accommodation: Free of charge – fully furnished
Flights: Provided for self and family
Baggage allowance: 200 SAR per person
Vacation: 51 days total – including local holidays
Study leave: 7 paid days CME leave with travel allowance
Education allowance: Provided for up to 3 children
Medical cover: Provided for self and family
Working hours: 42.5 hours/5‑day week
On‑call: As required within specialty
Start date: By agreement

Free on‑site housing and utilities – swimming pools, gym, shops, restaurants, children’s play areas.
Free recreational opportunities for entire family.
Education allowance for up to 3 school‑age children from year 1 to year 9 of SR 23,000 per child per year in or outside of Saudi Arabia. Those in years 10,11,12 receive an additional SR 5,000 per year.