{
  "id": 15620101,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia announces 4,291 healthcare jobs across 20 health clusters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/saudi-arabia-announces-4-291-healthcare-jobs-across-20-health-clusters",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T15:00:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-announces-4291-healthcare-jobs-across-20-health-clusters-1.500716293"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia has announced 4,291 new healthcare job opportunities across the country, bringing the total recruitment appointments, employment-linked training contracts, and available vacancies in 2026 to 19,610. The Health Holding Company revealed that these positions will be distributed among its 20 health clusters, each focusing on various medical and healthcare specialties. The recruitment drive aims to attract qualified Saudi professionals, address staffing needs, and enhance the quality of services provided by healthcare facilities. So far this year, 12,914 Saudi nationals have been recruited, with an additional 2,405 training contracts leading to employment approved. The combined total of 19,610 vacancies includes completed recruitment, approved training contracts, and positions still open for applications. Applicants can submit their applications online through the recruitment portals of each health cluster, reviewing available positions, eligibility requirements, and specialties before applying. With 15 days from the date of each health cluster's announcements to apply, the Health Holding Company is expanding employment and professional development opportunities for Saudi healthcare workers while adapting to the evolving needs of the sector.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Saudi Arabia has announced 4,291 new job opportunities for healthcare professionals across the kingdom, bringing the total number of recruitment appointments, employment-linked training contracts and newly advertised vacancies in 2026 to 19,610. Health Holding Company said on Monday, October 19, that the latest vacancies would be distributed among its 20 health clusters, covering several…",
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