OEC to export workforce to Middle East

ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), a subsidiary of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD), is preparing to send skilled and unskilled workers, including medical professionals, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain.

According to an official source cited by APP, medical professionals meeting the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply for the available positions.

He said that interested job seekers must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Medicine (MBBS) or equivalent from an accredited institution (essential), completed HIMAA, ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS — Introductory Course (essential), minimum of 4 years of position-related experience or processor/auditor of insurance claims in a similar health institution or insurance company (essential).

The candidates must be under 50 years of age, male and female both can apply for jobs.

For the construction sector, the OEC is collecting the documents from the interested candidates across the country till December 18, 2024.

The source said that the OEC is already exporting skilled workforce around 40 countries of the world.

He said that the interested candidates could apply for the following job positions.

Laboratory manager (LM), with BSc Engineering/B-Tech/Graduation/DAE Civil; minimum 15 years of experience with relevant 5 years of experience.

The laboratory manager will be responsible for managing laboratory staff (LS) and activities related to the laboratory. He is expected to oversee LS provide safety oversight of day-to-day lab and field operations and provide a safe work environment to anyone using the lab.

He will also guide and supervise lab and field staff, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.

Laboratory technician with 3 years of Diploma in Associate Engineering or at least a college degree in the science field. They will be responsible for testing of materials like concrete, aggregate, soil, asphalt, blocks, etc.

Interested applicants can apply via OEC's website: https://oec.gov.pk/.

Reach out to the help-desk team for technical support at UAN: 0311-0011-632 or email: helpdesk@oec.gov.pk.

The applicants must submit/attach the deposited bank challan of Rs1000/- for the medical professional or laboratory manager's post and Rs500/- for the laboratory technician's post, generated during the online application submission.