KSA HR Ministry reiterates Saudization targets for healthcare jobs

The targets will be applicable from October 17 onwards, and the Ministry of Health will start implementing the second phase across the private sector, according to the approved professional definitions and titles. 

 This decision comes as part of the both ministries’ efforts to enhance the participation of national talent in the labor market and provide motivating and productive job opportunities for Saudi men and women across the Kingdom, supporting the objectives of the Labour Market Strategy and the Health Sector Transformation Program. 

The HR Ministry has published procedural guides on its website to help facilities comply and avoid penalties. The Health Ministry will oversee implementation in line with market needs, while private sector facilities can leverage support programs, including recruitment, training, upskilling, and career continuity, as well as priority access to Saudization incentives and the Hadaf fund. 

“This decision complements ongoing efforts to Saudize healthcare professions…Private sector facilities will benefit from the support and incentive programs offered by the Human Resources and Social Development system, including recruitment, training, qualification, employment, and career continuity support, as well as priority access to Saudization support programs and the Human Resources Development Fund (“Hadaf”) programs,” the Ministry noted. 

Both ministries reaffirm their commitment to empowering national talent, increasing workforce participation, and accelerating progress, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.  The Saudization targets for these four healthcare professions were initially rolled out in April.