1,000 Filipina nurses needed in Saudi Arabia

MANILA, Philippines - The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health (MOH) is in urgent need of 1,000 female Filipino nurses, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said. Applicants must have at least one year hospital work experience, and are not more than 45 years of age. The POEA said that among the benefits of the position are annual paid vacation, free round-trip economy ticket, housing and transportation allowance, and yearly renewal of contract. Qualified applicants may personally submit a detailed resume with job description, school credentials, employment certificates, passport copy and two pieces 2X2 recent picture at the Manpower Registry Division, Window M, Ground Floor, Blas F. Ople Building (formerly POEA Bldg.), Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City. They may also register online at the POEA website or at www.eregister.poea.gov.ph. Online applicants will be asked to present original documents for authentication. - Kimberly Jane T. Tan, GMANews.TV