King Abdullah Hospital - Qassim

General Information

King Abdullah Specialized Hospital Located just 5 km east of Al-Qassim Airport and close to Qassim University, King Abdullah Specialized Hospital is part of a new, advanced medical city. Designed for cutting-edge inpatient and outpatient care, the hospital includes three key sections: the Inpatient building, a Diagnostic and Treatment Podium, and a Clinics Building. This facility is LEED-certified, meeting international sustainability standards.

The medical complex features a 12-floor main hospital, an emergency helipad, and outpatient clinics. Staff housing includes villas and apartments, a main mosque, a recreation center, and a commercial area. Support facilities, like medical warehouses, a gas station, firefighting and water treatment stations, ensure comprehensive, self-sustaining operations for hospital and staff needs.

Hospital Location

Al-Qassim, located in the heart of Saudi Arabia, is a vibrant region known for its agricultural heritage and cultural significance. With a population of approximately 1.4 million people, Al-Qassim is one of the kingdom’s key centers for the cultivation of dates, pomegranates, and citrus fruits, and it celebrates this tradition each year at its famous Date Festival. The region experiences a desert climate, with warm summers and mild winters, making it a popular destination for visitors seeking a mix of history and modernity.

The area is well-connected with major highways, including routes to Riyadh and Medina, and is close to Al-Qassim University. This combination of accessibility and agricultural richness gives Al-Qassim a unique role in Saudi Arabia’s cultural and economic landscape.

Employment Information

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King Abdullah Hospital in Al Qassim, with an expected commissioning date in the first quarter of 2025.

  • Working hours varies per department (average) 44 hours per week.
  • 5 days a week / The number of hours in a shift varies somewhat from department to department but generally does not exceed 10 hours
  • Saudi Arabia now enjoys a Sunday to Thursday work week, with Friday and Saturday its official weekend
  • Usually, the hospital will provide candidates a white outfit, but they are permitted to wear colorful shirts 
  • The trousers should always be white. 
  • Candidates need to bring their own shoes for work. They need to be light colored but not necessarily white.
  • Fully furnished Housing with basic appliances will be provided. Usually comes with 3 bedded room.
  • Free electricity and water 
  • Housing accommodation inside/ outside the complex, depends on the availability of the accommodation 
  • Tax Fee Income
  • Sign-on Bonus for some difficult-to-find positions (Nurses and Allied Health Staff)
  • Forty (40) calendar days per service year paid vacation
  • Free mobilization Air tickets from the Point of Origin
  • Ticket to return to point of hire at the end of your contract
  • Suitable housing provided, depending on position, married status, availability and etc.
  • Free shuttle bus for shopping trips every night from Sunday to Thursday.
  • Medical services for the employee and agreed dependents will be entitled to medical treatment along the contract duration, according to hospital regulation in addition to dental treatment and plastic surgery for emergency cases only. Infertility treatment is an exemption.
  • Children’s education allowance (when offered a Married Status Contract) to assist in offsetting costs for children’s schooling. It’s a set amount for up to 2 children (depending on grade) aged between 5 to 18 years old when living with parents in the country. If children living abroad and parents in KSA, they will receive also, education allowance
  • Contracts offered on Married Status for Physicians (can bring the long spouse and up to 2 children under the age of 18 years). 
  • Contracts offered on Single Status for Nurses (can not bring along any family member)
  • Contracts offered on Single Status or Married Status for Allied Health staff, depending on grade

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