The dire lack of jobs in the country has once again reared its ugly head after about 500 men applied for the Saudi nursing jobs that have been reserved for Kenyan female applicants only.
Currently, only 1,000 applicants have submitted their applications for the 2,500 available vacancies. Out of these, 500 are men. This implies that the valid applications are only 500 out of the 2,500.
This data has been revealed by Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore.
Nurses who qualify for these jobs should either have a degree in nursing, a diploma or a certificate. Nurses with a certificate are required to have at least one year experience working in a government hospital.
Successful applicants will be employed on a contract basis, earning salaries of up to Sh. 195,000, depending on the position.
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Female candidates between the ages of 22 and 35 who hold a nursing certificate will be given consideration for the two-year contract openings and will take home salaries of 2,000 Saudi Riyals (Sh. 91,371).
Those who have recently graduated with a diploma in nursing will get a two-year contract paying 3,000 Saudi Riyals per month (Sh. 124,596).
Other benefits include meal allowances of 300 Saudi Riyals and a promise that more experienced nurses will be considered for higher pay.
