Hire qualified healthcare staff in weeks.
Full ATS plus integrated shift scheduling. Operating in Saudi Arabia for years — 500+ physicians already placed in the Kingdom, and our pool now exceeds 4,500 healthcare professionals.
Cardiology · Riyadh · 12 yrs exp.
MUMARIS+ active
Pediatric ICU · Jeddah · 8 yrs exp.
Dataflow PSV done
Anesthesia · Dammam · 15 yrs exp.
Ready to start
Orthopedic Surgery · Abha · 6 yrs exp.
Dataflow in progress
+4,496 more profiles
Saudi healthcare's talent gap is structural, not cyclical
It's not a shortage of professionals — it's a shortage of platforms that connect the right hospital with a MUMARIS+ and Dataflow-verified candidate at the right time. Vision 2030 requires hiring over 175,000 additional healthcare professionals by 2030.
Departments closed due to staff shortages
Ministry of Health reports show specialist physician vacancy rates exceeding 18% in the private sector, with severe consultant and specialist shortages projected through 2030.
Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia · Vision 2030 Healthcare Plan
Average consultant vacancy duration
Through traditional channels (job boards, agencies, LinkedIn) consultant roles stay open 4-6 months, with daily operating costs exceeding SAR 8,000 per closed department.
Private healthcare sector average, Riyadh and Jeddah
MUMARIS+ and Dataflow complexity
A large share of foreign candidates arrive without completed Primary Source Verification (Dataflow) or SCFHS classification, delaying Iqama and onboarding by months — and sometimes failing entirely.
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
4 steps from open vacancy to active hire
From hiring request to signed contract in under 6 weeks, with full MUMARIS+ and Dataflow verification.
Define your need precisely
Enter specialty, level (GP, specialist, consultant), city, headcount, start date, and Saudization preference (Saudi-national requirement, mixed, or expat-friendly).
Pre-validated candidate matches
Within 24 hours we present candidates from our 4,500-strong pool, including 450 with active MUMARIS+ and completed Dataflow PSV. SCFHS classification and Iqama status are shown upfront.
Interviews scheduled in 48h
We coordinate candidate communication, schedule video interviews, and provide optional clinical assessment. Chat directly with candidates in Arabic or English from the dashboard.
Contract, Iqama, start date
We manage the Iqama / work visa file and full MUMARIS+ registration after contract signing. The candidate starts on-site with no administrative surprises.
4,500 healthcare professionals · 450 ready to start immediately
We differ from other platforms by verifying every candidate before showing them to you: MUMARIS+ status, Dataflow status, SCFHS classification, Iqama status, languages.
Ready immediately
MUMARIS+ active + Dataflow PSV completed + valid Iqama or kafala transfer ready
In the broader pool
Doctors, nurses and allied health from multiple nationalities (Saudi and expat) awaiting the right match
| Specialty | Total | Ready now | SCFHS class | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine & Cardiology | 780 | 92 | أخصائي/استشاري · Specialist/Consultant | Now |
| ICU & Anesthesia | 520 | 78 | أخصائي · Specialist | Now |
| General Surgery & Orthopedics | 640 | 65 | استشاري · Consultant | Now |
| OB/GYN | 390 | 48 | أخصائي/استشاري · Specialist/Consultant | Now |
| Pediatrics & Neonatology | 410 | 42 | أخصائي · Specialist | Now |
| Radiology & Medical Imaging | 230 | 28 | أخصائي · Specialist | Now |
| Emergency Medicine | 290 | 31 | أخصائي · Specialist | Now |
| Nursing (ICU, ER, OR) | 920 | 66 | ممرض/ة · RN | Now |
| Other specialties (Psychiatry, Neurology, Oncology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology...) | 320 | 0 | متنوع · Mixed | Within 60 days |
Built around Saudi healthcare system requirements
Every candidate goes through an official verification chain matching SCFHS and Ministry of Health requirements. We never show you an incomplete file.
MUMARIS+
We handle MUMARIS+ end-to-end: candidate registration, professional card renewal, document upload, and follow-up until activation. Every candidate in our 'ready now' pool holds an active MUMARIS+ card.
Dataflow PSV (Primary Source Verification)
Mandatory for expats: verification of university degrees, experience certificates, and good-standing letters directly from the issuing source. We manage it end-to-end and deliver a ready Dataflow report before showing you the candidate.
SCFHS classification
Every candidate carries a clear SCFHS classification: GP, specialist, consultant, technician, or nurse. The classification is visible in the profile and matches the requirements of the job you publish.
Saudization (Nitaqat)
We maintain a database of both Saudi nationals and verified expats on the same platform. Filter candidates by nationality to keep your Saudization tier (Platinum / Green) without compromising clinical quality.
CBAHI accreditation
We support hospitals pursuing or holding Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) accreditation through credentialing documentation, continuing education records, and specialty competency tracking.
Iqama & work visa
After contract signing we manage the new Iqama or kafala transfer end-to-end: visa, medical clearance, Iqama issuance, GOSI registration. The candidate arrives ready to work.
An end-to-end solution for the Saudization challenge in private healthcare
Saudization in healthcare is not a number — it's the core of Vision 2030's healthcare workforce localization. Per the Ministry of Human Resources, the healthcare sector Saudization program targets raising the share of Saudi nationals in private facilities above 35% by 2026. Our platform combines in one place: Saudi physicians and nurses looking for private-sector roles + verified expats to fill specialty gaps. You raise your Nitaqat tier without losing clinical quality.
Pool of Saudi nationals ready for the private sector
Saudi physicians, specialists, consultants and nurses actively seeking roles at private hospitals and medical centers. Each profile carries a clear SCFHS classification and verified employment history. Ideal for raising your Nitaqat tier (Platinum / Green).
Internal mobility for Saudi physicians
We enable internal mobility for Saudi doctors across hospitals and regions (government to private, Riyadh to Jeddah or Abha, university hospital to private medical complex). Kafala transfer and MUMARIS+ update are handled by our team.
Saudization-aware shortlisting
On every search you choose: 'Saudis only', 'Saudi preferred', or 'Open'. The dashboard shows your current Nitaqat ratio and suggests candidates that raise your tier without compromising the clinical requirements of the role.
Compliance reports ready for official audits
Monthly reports of actual Saudization ratios per department, ready to share with the Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Health, or the Saudi Health Council during audits. Full alignment with the Healthcare Human Resources Development Program.
“In six months we raised our specialist Saudization ratio from 19% to 28% without closing a single service. Credit to the deep Saudi pool and the hands-on follow-up on every hire.”
Medical freelance platform: licensed Saudi physicians on demand
Aligned with Vision 2030 and the Saudi freelance license the Ministry of Human Resources enabled for physicians, hospitals can now contract a Saudi physician hourly or per-shift without full-time employment. We give you a single platform with Saudi physicians working under the freelance scheme, ready for shifts, leave coverage, consultations, and procedures.
For the hospital: cover shifts with no fixed cost
Weekend shifts, leave coverage, specialty procedures, second opinions — all delivered by Saudi physicians with active MUMARIS+ under the freelance model. Pay by the hour or by the shift, with no permanent salaries or kafala obligations. Ideal for improving your Saudization ratio without operational overhead.
For the Saudi physician: flexibility and additional income
If you're a Saudi physician with a freelance license, join our platform and choose your shifts and hospitals freely. We handle MUMARIS+ auto-verification, electronic payments, and ZATCA tax-ready time logs. Over 220 Saudi physicians and nurses already work this way on our platform.
Full compliance with freelance regulations
Every freelance contract is compliant with Saudi freelance law and Ministry of Human Resources regulations. Freelance documentation, ZATCA invoices for the physician, and hospital-approved hour records — all automated in the platform.
Built to operate inside the Saudi digital health ecosystem
We don't replace your systems — we integrate with them. Our platform talks to the standards and systems established in the Saudi healthcare sector so you don't have to re-enter data.
NPHIES — National Platform for Health Insurance: every employed physician is registered and ready for electronic billing with insurers
Mawid — Ministry of Health appointments: physicians linked to bookings via the Mawid app for the public sector
Sehhaty — MOH citizen app: employed physicians surface in Sehhaty services if the facility is connected
Tabadul — inter-facility patient transfer platform: physician records stay synchronized
Seha Virtual Hospital: support for hiring physicians for remote consultations at the virtual hospital
ZATCA — Tax & Customs Authority: Phase 2 electronic invoicing for all payments and subscriptions
4,500 healthcare professionals across 13 Saudi regions
Not just Riyadh and Jeddah: depth in regions other platforms miss — Abha, Tabuk, Hail, Al-Jouf, Najran, Al-Baha.
Distribution by region
+120 additional specialties recognized by SCFHS
More than an ATS — we run your departments too
After hiring comes the real challenge: shift scheduling, coverage, leave, Ramadan. Our platform includes a full shift module so you don't need to buy separate scheduling software.
Bookahospi vs. the traditional alternatives
How we compare to the usual ways Saudi hospitals recruit clinical staff.
| Bookahospi | Traditional headhunter | LinkedIn Talent | Bayt / Naukri Gulf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average time-to-hire | 4-6 weeks | 3-6 months | Variable | 2-4 months |
| Cost per hire | Flat + fee | 30-40% annual salary | High subscription | Per posting |
| Pre-completed Dataflow PSV | Partial | |||
| MUMARIS+ integration | Partial | |||
| Saudization filtering | Partial | Partial | Partial | |
| Replacement guarantee | Partial | |||
| Integrated shift management |
Operating in Saudi Arabia for years — 500+ physicians placed from across the world
Bookahospi is not new to Saudi Arabia. We have been serving hospitals in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province for years, having placed 500+ physicians and nurses from Spain, Jordan, Egypt, the Philippines, India, Morocco, Tunisia and Pakistan. Today we are doubling down: a broader candidate pool, deeper MUMARIS+ and NPHIES integration, and an Arabic-native shift scheduling module.
Our anchor partners in Saudi Arabia
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group
Riyadh · Qassim · Jeddah
Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA)
Riyadh · Jeddah · Al-Ahsa
Makkah Health Cluster
Makkah · Taif
Transparent pricing in Saudi Riyals
No commitment. Cancel any time from the dashboard. ZATCA-compliant invoice included.
BASIC
For medical centers and small hospitals hiring 1-3 staff per month.
- Up to 5 active job posts
- 20 direct candidate contacts / month
- Basic filters by specialty and city
- 1 admin user
- Email support (response < 24h)
- Basic profile verification
PROFESSIONAL
For mid-size hospitals running several simultaneous vacancies and needing management.
- Unlimited job posts
- Unlimited direct candidate contacts
- Advanced clinical filters (subspecialty, certifications, languages)
- Up to 5 users with role-based permissions
- Built-in messaging with candidates (Arabic and English)
- Interview scheduling calendar
- Dataflow PSV included for 5 profiles / month
- Live chat support (response < 4h)
- Monthly activity reports
PREMIUM
For large hospitals and groups needing recruitment + shift scheduling + HIS integration.
- Everything in the Professional plan
- Integrated shift management module (swaps, on-call, leave, Ramadan)
- Up to 25 users with permissions
- Unlimited Dataflow PSV
- Dedicated Customer Success Manager
- Onboarding + team training (4 sessions)
- Integration with existing HIS / ERP
- Contractual SLA with 99.9% uptime
- 24/7 priority support via WhatsApp + phone
Prices in SAR. 15% VAT not included. Payment via bank transfer, Mada, or Visa/Mastercard. ZATCA-compliant electronic invoice.
Hospitals operating today on Bookahospi
Over 1,000 hires managed across 7 countries, including 500+ in Saudi Arabia alone over the past years.
“In 4 weeks we filled 3 consultant vacancies in Riyadh that had been open for 4 months. The decisive factor: candidates arrived with active MUMARIS+ and completed Dataflow, so they started working two weeks after signing.”
What hospitals ask us most
How do you verify candidate authenticity?▸
What if I don't find the right candidate?▸
Is there a minimum commitment?▸
How long does Dataflow and MUMARIS+ verification take?▸
Are you ZATCA-compliant?▸
Do you help balance Saudization (Nitaqat)?▸
Which specialties does the platform cover?▸
Does the platform include shift scheduling?▸
How do you differ from LinkedIn, Bayt or recruitment agencies?▸
Do you support hiring physicians from outside the Kingdom?▸
What's the total cost per hire?▸
Are you compatible with CBAHI accreditation requirements?▸
How does the platform actually raise our Saudization (Nitaqat) ratio?▸
How does the medical freelance model work?▸
Are you compatible with NPHIES and the MOH digital ecosystem?▸
What's the difference between Saudi and expat candidates on your platform?▸
Does the platform work fully in Arabic?▸
How does your platform align with Vision 2030?▸
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No sales pitch. You tell us the specialty you need, we show you live how many qualified candidates are available right now in your city, and what the next step is.