There are so many Filipinos working in the Middle East because of the various opportunities for employment there. In fact, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) consistently tops the list of countries with most number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). From household service workers to engineers and nurses, OFWs are all over the Middle East playing a significant role in their labor industry and helping their economy prosper.
Construction-Related Jobs
Since 1970’s engineers, architects, and construction workers are constantly in-demand in the Middle East. But today, Middle Eastern countries need to recruit more foreign workers than before. The boom in the construction industry particularly in Qatar increases the need to recruit more workers. Last year, Qatar hired laborers as a preparation for the Asian games. After the Asian games, Qatar is still hiring workers because of the growth of their construction industry.
One profession that has many job openings now are masons. A mason is responsible for creating the foundation of a buiding or a worker who builds in brick or stone. The salary of a mason ranges from 15,000 to 20,000 a month. A minimum of two years work experience is required.
The growth of the construction sector also created job vacancies for secretaries, clerks, and office workers.
Medical Workers
As of this writing, the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia has more than 5,000 job openings for female healthcare workers. Majority of the job opening is for female nurses. Other openings are for medical technologists, x-ray technicians, physical therapist, dental assistants, and dental technicians. Almost all job openings (except for dental technicians) is open to female applicants.
Nurse applicants must be a board passer to qualified. Underboard nurses can be hired if the applicant is a Muslim. The minimum experience in a hospital is two years.
To apply for job openings in the Middle East countries, go to www.workabroad.ph and click on Job openings. Choose the job category by country and click the country where you wish to find employment. The requirements and the agency where you can send your application are provided.
