Consultant general Adult Psychiatry

Ash International; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Consultant in Adult Psychiatry to provide high-quality care. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of consultant experience in a Western hospital and relevant qualifications. The role includes comprehensive benefits such as free accommodation, education allowances, and generous vacation days. Start date is flexible, with a focus on family-friendly contracts.

Benefits

Free accommodation

Education allowance for children

Comprehensive medical cover

Generous vacation days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years consultant experience in a Western hospital.
• 2 years post-specialist qualification experience from specified countries.

Skills

Consultant experience

Post-specialist qualification experience

Medical oncology focus

Experience in a Western hospital

Education

Fellowship or equivalent qualification

Job description

Consultant general Adult Psychiatry

Job reference: JO0000000828

Location: Jeddah

Job Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GBP 10,000 – 12,000 per month

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL

Originally opened in 1982, this National Guard hospital has expanded to a current bed strength of 800 beds to serve the needs of the military, their dependents, civilians, and VIP patients in the Jeddah area. This hospital provides specialist care in anaesthesia & ICU, cardiopulmonary services, oral & dental surgery, emergency medicine, medical imaging, medicine, obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics, surgery, and the Home Health Care Program.

It is also home to a state‑of‑the‑art oncology centre opened in 2001 with medical oncology and paediatric oncology as the focus. Subsequent developments have expanded services to include bone marrow transplantation, brachytherapy and outreach programmes.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

To qualify as a consultant with this institution, and as per the licensing authorities, the following are required:

• 2 years consultant experience in a Western hospital
• 2 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‑specialty 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: up to 3 school‑age children from year 1 to 9 – SR 23,000 per child per year in or outside Saudi Arabia; years 10‑12 receive an additional SR 5,000 per year