Hospitals in Saudi Arabia
King Abdulaziz Medical City
King Fahad National Guard Hospital – Riyadh and King Khalid National Guard Hospital– Jeddah are part of King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC). These hospitals have been established for over a decade and are considered two of the most prestigious institutions in Saudi Arabia . Sister facilities, they are located in Riyadh and Jeddah and both offer comprehensive services to the members of the Saudi National Guard and their families. KAMC Riyadh is a 690-bed facility, whilst the KAMC Jeddah is a 450 bed facility, and has also expanded to include a new Oncology Centre with 30 beds.
King Abdulaziz Medical Cities are renowned for their in-house training programs and proactive approach to further education for their staff members. Two additional hospitals which are part of KAMC are located in Al Ahsa and Dammam. Imam Abdul Rahman Al- Faisal Hospital in Dammam is a 100 bed facility and the King Abdulaziz Hospital in Al Ahsa is a 300 bed hospital. These facilities have a large ex-pat staff drawn from all over the world, as well as employing many Saudi Nationals.
Contracts at KAMC are for twelve (12) months and provide free flights from point of origin and some contracts provide a bonus mid-year flight. Free accommodation on secure compounds is standard and free medical and emergency dental cover are provided. Tax-free salary paid monthly in Saudi Riyals with a two week bonus at completion of contact and approximately 45 days annual leave.
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH)
This 228-bed hospital has established a world-class reputation throughout the region for its standard of Opthlmic care. Contracts at KKESH are for twelve (12) months and offer free flights, free accommodation, 40 days annual leave, medical and emergency dental cover and a tax-free salary (for some nationalities) paid monthly in $US with a two week bonus at completion of contract
Security Forces Hospital (SFH)
SFH is a large, 508 bed, well-established facility located in downtown Riyadh . It caters to members of the Saudi Security Forces and their dependants. It offers comprehensive facilities in a wide range of specialties. Contracts at the SFH are for twelve (12) months, provide free flights, free accommodation, 40 days annual leave, two week bonus and a tax free salary (some nationalities) paid monthly in Saudi Riyals.