Gulf region provides a vast scope of career opportunities for Indian nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals. But deciding the right country for your future career is not that simple; it depends on your qualifications, experience, professional category and career expectations, which determine which country is best for you.
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain differ in terms of licensing procedures, required documents, salary packages and working environments. Knowing these differences is important before applying for an overseas healthcare job. Dynamic Health Staff helps healthcare professionals find better overseas opportunities according to their desires and qualifications.
Healthcare Licensing Requirements Across the GCC
Each of the GCC countries has its own healthcare licensing authority. Saudi Arabia is under the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities (SCFHS), and Dubai uses the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). The regulator in Abu Dhabi is the Department of Health (DOH), and in Qatar it is the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP). Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain also have their own health authorities.
Health professionals from foreign countries need to fulfil the requirements of the concerned authority in the country of their destination. Depending on the country and professional category, candidates need to undergo a Primary Source Verification (PSV), a licensing examination and professional registration before they are allowed to practise.
Required Document Attestation Process
Another important part of the overseas recruitment process is document attestation. The requirements differ across the six countries. Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention. This means that Indian documents which are eligible can generally go through the apostille route for authentication.
The UAE, Qatar and Kuwait usually need a different attestation process that involves the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the embassy of the respective country and the foreign affairs authority of the destination country. Before you start attestation, make sure you check the latest requirements for documents. The procedure may depend on the type of certificate and the purpose for which it is used. Dynamic Health Staff supports professionals with arranging all the required documents to avoid any delay caused by any wrong submission or missed documents.
Salary and Lifestyle: Which Country Should You Choose?
Salary is an important consideration in choosing a destination, but the highest basic salary does not necessarily mean the country also provides a better lifestyle. The UAE and Qatar can provide very attractive packages, especially for experienced and specialist professionals.
Whereas Saudi Arabia has a large healthcare market with opportunities across a range of professional categories. Oman and Bahrain attract professionals who want a relatively laid-back lifestyle, while Kuwait attracts Indian healthcare workers.
Before choosing any country based on their salary package, also thoroughly check the written job offer. Annual flights to the home country, accommodation, transport, medical insurance, paid leave and other allowances can help you get a better clarification on which country suits you better.
How Dynamic Health Staff Can Help
Dynamic Health Staff supports healthcare professionals in exploring overseas job opportunities and understanding the recruitment process. We have more than 49 years of experience in international recruitment and have helped many aspirants fulfil their dream of working abroad.
We help you choose the best GCC country for your career and can guide you through profile assessment, document preparation, and interviews. We will make sure you are aware of all the necessary information related to the steps involved in overseas recruitment to make your career journey easy and hustle-free.
Start Your GCC Healthcare Career
So if you have the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain in mind, getting your documents ready and knowing what you need to do early is important to start your career in the GCC region.
Contact us via email at healthcare@dynamichealthstaff.com or call +91-9810017608, and we will provide all the assistance you will require for starting your overseas career!
