Target Roles

Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals

Required Qualifications

BSc in Nursing or equivalent, valid license (e.g., RN), 2–3 years of experience

Licensing Requirements

Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) licensing exam

Language Requirement

English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL preferred); Arabic is a bonus

Top Employers

Ministry of Health, private hospitals (e.g., Aster, Badr Al Samaa, Apollo)

Salary Range

OMR 600–1200/month (approx. USD 1500–3100), depending on experience

Benefits

Free accommodation or allowance, annual air ticket, health insurance

Contract Duration

1–2 years, renewable

Working Hours

40–48 hours/week, with rotational shifts

Visa Sponsorship

Provided by employer

Creative Opportunities

Wellness programs, home care innovation, telehealth nursing, patient education

Cultural Integration Support

Orientation programs, Arabic lessons, community events

Application Channels

Recruitment agencies (e.g., ODEPC, Bison HR), hospital websites, job portals (e.g., Indeed Gulf, Bayt)

Registered Nurse (RN)

General Nursing

Hospitals, Clinics

BSc Nursing, OMSB license

ICU Nurse

Critical Care

Intensive Care Units (ICU)

BSc Nursing, ICU experience, ACLS/BLS

Emergency Room Nurse

Emergency Care

ER Departments

BSc Nursing, emergency care training

Pediatric Nurse

Child & Infant Care

Pediatric Wards, Clinics

BSc Nursing, pediatric specialization

Midwife

Maternity & Childbirth

Maternity Wards, Birthing Centers

Midwifery diploma/degree, licensing

Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice

Hospitals, Specialist Clinics

MSc Nursing, specialty certification

Home Care Nurse

Home Health

Patient Homes, Home Care Agencies

BSc Nursing, experience in home care

Operation Theatre Nurse

Surgical Nursing

Operation Theatres

BSc Nursing, OT training/certification

Dialysis Nurse

Nephrology

Dialysis Units

BSc Nursing, dialysis training

Community Health Nurse

Public Health

Health Centers, Field Work

BSc Nursing, public health knowledge

School Nurse

Pediatric/Adolescent Care

International & Private Schools

BSc Nursing, pediatric/adolescent experience

Mental Health Nurse

Psychiatry

Psychiatric Hospitals, Clinics

BSc Nursing, mental health training

Nursing Educator

Academic/Training

Nursing Colleges, Training Institutes

MSc Nursing, teaching experience

Medical Laboratory Technician

Lab Sciences

Hospitals, Diagnostic Centers

Diploma/Degree in Medical Lab Technology

Radiology Technician

Imaging

Radiology Depts, Clinics

Degree/Diploma in Radiology

Physiotherapist

Rehabilitation

Rehab Centers, Hospitals

BPT/MPT degree, OMSB licensing

Registered Nurse (RN)

800

2,080

172,000

ICU Nurse

950

2,470

204,250

Emergency Room Nurse

900

2,340

193,500

Pediatric Nurse

850

2,210

182,750

Midwife

900

2,340

193,500

Nurse Practitioner

1,200

3,120

258,000

Home Care Nurse

750

1,950

161,250

Operation Theatre Nurse

850

2,210

182,750

Dialysis Nurse

880

2,290

189,200

Community Health Nurse

780

2,030

167,700

School Nurse

700

1,820

150,500

Mental Health Nurse

850

2,210

182,750

Nursing Educator

1,000

2,600

215,000

Medical Lab Technician

650

1,690

139,750

Radiology Technician

800

2,080

172,000

Physiotherapist

900

2,340

193,500

Anesthetist Nurse

1,200

3,120

258,000

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1,100

2,860

236,500

Infection Control Nurse

950

2,470

204,250

Rehabilitation Nurse

850

2,210

182,750

Educational Qualification

BSc Nursing / GNM / Relevant degree or diploma (recognized by home country)

Work Experience

Minimum 2–3 years (some positions may require 5+ years)

Professional License

Valid license from home country (e.g., RN license, Nursing Council approval)

Oman Licensing Exam

Must pass OMSB Prometric Exam and DataFlow verification

Language Proficiency

English required (IELTS/TOEFL preferred); Arabic is an advantage

Age Limit

Typically 23–50 years (varies by employer and role)

Medical Fitness

Must pass medical screening (no communicable diseases, etc.)

Police Clearance

Required from home country

Documents Required

- Valid passport (6+ months validity) 
- Academic and experience certificates 
- License verification 
- Passport-sized photos

Visa Requirement

Employer-sponsored work visa

Contract Duration

Usually 1–2 years, renewable

Ethical Standards

Must follow OMSB’s Code of Ethics and professional conduct

Recruitment Mode

Direct hiring or through licensed recruitment agencies

Adaptability

Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and adapt to Omani healthcare culture

Registered Nurse (RN)

Provide direct patient care, administer medication, monitor vital signs, assist doctors during rounds

ICU Nurse

Monitor critical patients, manage life-support systems, respond to emergencies, maintain ICU protocols

Emergency Room Nurse

Triage patients, perform emergency interventions, assist with trauma cases, communicate with doctors

Pediatric Nurse

Care for infants and children, monitor growth, educate parents, administer vaccines

Midwife

Assist in labor and delivery, provide antenatal and postnatal care, educate mothers

Nurse Practitioner

Diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medications, conduct exams, support doctors

Home Care Nurse

Provide nursing services at home, monitor chronic conditions, educate families

Operation Theatre Nurse

Prepare operating rooms, sterilize instruments, assist surgeons, monitor patients pre- & post-op

Dialysis Nurse

Operate dialysis machines, monitor patients, manage complications, educate on renal care

Community Health Nurse

Conduct health outreach, promote preventive care, assess community needs, report health data

School Nurse

Manage student health, treat minor injuries, maintain health records, educate on hygiene

Mental Health Nurse

Provide psychiatric care, support therapy sessions, administer medications, ensure safety

Nursing Educator

Train nursing students/staff, develop curriculum, evaluate performance, mentor junior nurses

Medical Lab Technician

Collect and analyze lab samples, maintain lab equipment, report results

Radiology Technician

Operate imaging equipment (X-ray, MRI, CT), ensure patient safety, assist in diagnosis

Physiotherapist

Provide rehab therapy, design treatment plans, assist with mobility recovery

Anesthetist Nurse

Assist anesthesiologists, prepare patients for surgery, monitor anesthesia response

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Provide advanced patient care, mentor staff, implement evidence-based practices

Infection Control Nurse

Monitor infection cases, implement control protocols, train staff on hygiene practices

Rehabilitation Nurse

Help patients regain functions post-injury/surgery, coordinate with therapy teams

Registered Nurse (RN)

BSc Nursing

2–3 years

Yes (Prometric + DataFlow)

ICU Nurse

BSc Nursing

3–5 years ICU experience

Yes

Emergency Room Nurse

BSc Nursing

2–3 years ER experience

Yes

Pediatric Nurse

BSc Nursing + Pediatric Training

2–3 years pediatric exp.

Yes

Midwife

Diploma/Degree in Midwifery

2–3 years maternity care

Yes

Nurse Practitioner

MSc Nursing / NP certification

5+ years

Yes (Advanced Practice License)

Home Care Nurse

BSc/GNM Nursing

2+ years

Yes

Operation Theatre Nurse

BSc/GNM Nursing + OT Training

2–3 years OT experience

Yes

Dialysis Nurse

BSc Nursing + Dialysis Training

2–3 years dialysis care

Yes

Community Health Nurse

BSc Nursing

2–3 years public health

Yes

School Nurse

BSc Nursing

2+ years with children

Yes

Mental Health Nurse

BSc Nursing + Psych Training

2–3 years mental health exp

Yes

Nursing Educator

MSc Nursing

5+ years clinical + teaching

Yes (academic verification)

Medical Lab Technician

Diploma/Degree in Lab Technology

2–3 years lab experience

Yes (OMSB Lab Tech license)

Radiology Technician

Diploma/Degree in Radiology

2–3 years imaging experience

Yes (OMSB Radiology license)

Physiotherapist

BPT/MPT

2–3 years clinical work

Yes (OMSB PT license)

Anesthetist Nurse

BSc Nursing + Anesthesia Cert.

3–5 years OR/anesthesia exp

Yes

Clinical Nurse Specialist

MSc Nursing

5+ years clinical specialty

Yes (Advanced license)

Infection Control Nurse

BSc Nursing + Infection Control

2–3 years relevant experience

Yes

Rehabilitation Nurse

BSc Nursing

2–3 years rehabilitation exp

Yes

Registered Nurse (RN)

2 years

3–5 years

Must have post-licensure experience in hospitals or clinics

ICU Nurse

3 years

5+ years

ICU or Critical Care Unit experience mandatory

Emergency Room Nurse

2–3 years

4+ years

Experience in ER or trauma units preferred

Pediatric Nurse

2 years

3+ years

Experience in pediatric wards or clinics

Midwife

2 years

3–5 years

Experience in labor, delivery, and antenatal/postnatal care

Nurse Practitioner

4–5 years

6+ years

Advanced clinical role, often requires MSc and specialization

Home Care Nurse

2 years

2–3 years

Experience in patient home visits, elderly care, or chronic illness

Operation Theatre Nurse

2 years

3–4 years

Scrub/circulating nurse experience in surgical settings required

Dialysis Nurse

2 years

3–4 years

Experience with hemodialysis machines and renal patients

Community Health Nurse

2 years

3+ years

Public health or outreach program experience helpful

School Nurse

1–2 years

3 years

Experience with children and school environments preferred

Mental Health Nurse

2 years

3–5 years

Psychiatric or behavioral health setting experience mandatory

Nursing Educator

5 years

7+ years

Mix of clinical and academic teaching experience required

Medical Lab Technician

2 years

3 years

Experience in hospital labs or diagnostics centers

Radiology Technician

2 years

3–4 years

Experience in imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI) required

Physiotherapist

2 years

3–5 years

Clinical rehabilitation experience in hospitals/clinics

Anesthetist Nurse

3 years

5 years

OR/anesthesia care experience mandatory

Clinical Nurse Specialist

4 years

6+ years

Specialist experience (ICU, oncology, etc.) required

Infection Control Nurse

2 years

3–5 years

Experience in infection prevention/control roles in hospitals

Rehabilitation Nurse

2 years

3 years

Experience with stroke, ortho, post-op rehab patients preferred

Ministry of Health (MOH), Oman

Public Sector

Largest healthcare employer in Oman; hires nurses, technicians, and doctors

Royal Hospital – Muscat

Government

Premier tertiary hospital; hires for ICU, OT, maternity, and ER departments

Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH)

Government

University-affiliated hospital with high demand for skilled professionals

Armed Forces Hospital – Muscat

Military/Govt

Advanced care facility serving armed forces; hires civilian nurses

Badr Al Samaa Group of Hospitals

Private Chain

Multispecialty hospitals across Oman; frequent hirer of international staff

Aster DM Healthcare – Oman

Private Chain

Well-known across the GCC; hires RNs, lab techs, and specialists

Apollo Hospital – Muscat

Private Hospital

Offers high-end care and international standards; hires nurses and allied roles

Starcare Hospital – Muscat & Sohar

Private Hospital

JCI-accredited; often recruits nurses from India, Philippines, and Africa

Burjeel Hospital – Al Khuwair

Private Hospital

High-end medical care facility; part of VPS Healthcare, UAE

Lifeline Hospital – Salalah

Private Hospital

Expanding hospital in southern Oman; hires for general and specialty care

KIMSHealth – Oman

Private Chain

Part of the Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences; strong presence in GCC

Al Raffah Hospital – Muscat

Private Hospital

Multispecialty care; frequently posts international nursing vacancies

Atlas Hospital – Ruwi

Private Hospital

Smaller but growing; hires nurses, midwives, and lab staff

Muscat Private Hospital

Private Hospital

JCI-accredited hospital with international staffing needs

NMC Specialty Hospital – Sohar

Private Chain

NMC Healthcare (UAE-based); occasional hiring for Oman branch

Registered Nurse (RN)

800 OMR / $2,080 / ₹172,000

BSc Nursing, 2–3 yrs exp, OMSB license

Patient care, administer meds, monitor vitals, assist doctors

MOH, Badr Al Samaa, Starcare, Aster DM

ICU Nurse

950 OMR / $2,470 / ₹204,250

BSc Nursing, 3–5 yrs ICU exp, ACLS/BLS, OMSB license

Monitor critical patients, use ICU equipment, emergency response

Royal Hospital, SQUH, Badr Al Samaa

Emergency Room Nurse

900 OMR / $2,340 / ₹193,500

BSc Nursing, 2–3 yrs ER exp, emergency training

Triage, urgent care, trauma response, support ER physicians

MOH, Apollo Hospital, Armed Forces Hospital

Pediatric Nurse

850 OMR / $2,210 / ₹182,750

BSc Nursing, Pediatric experience, OMSB license

Care for children, growth monitoring, vaccinations, parent education

SQUH, KIMSHealth, Starcare

Midwife

900 OMR / $2,340 / ₹193,500

Diploma/Degree in Midwifery, 2–3 yrs exp, OMSB license

Labor and delivery, antenatal/postnatal care, women’s health

MOH, Aster DM, Burjeel Hospital

Nurse Practitioner

1,200 OMR / $3,120 / ₹258,000

MSc Nursing, NP certification, 5+ yrs exp, OMSB license

Diagnose, prescribe, advanced patient care, manage chronic illness

MOH, SQUH, Muscat Private Hospital

Home Care Nurse

750 OMR / $1,950 / ₹161,250

GNM/BSc, 2+ yrs exp, home care experience, OMSB license

In-home patient care, monitoring, chronic disease management

Private agencies, Lifeline Hospital

OT Nurse

850 OMR / $2,210 / ₹182,750

BSc/GNM, OT certification, 2–3 yrs in surgical units, OMSB license

Prepare OT, assist surgery, instrument sterilization, pre/post-op care

Apollo, Al Raffah, Royal Hospital

Dialysis Nurse

880 OMR / $2,290 / ₹189,200

BSc Nursing, Dialysis training, OMSB license

Operate dialysis machines, monitor vitals, educate patients

Badr Al Samaa, Starcare, Lifeline Hospital

Community Health Nurse

780 OMR / $2,030 / ₹167,700

BSc Nursing, 2–3 yrs in public health, OMSB license

Health education, fieldwork, vaccinations, data collection

MOH, Health Centers

School Nurse

700 OMR / $1,820 / ₹150,500

BSc Nursing, 2+ yrs with children, OMSB license

Student health monitoring, first aid, health education

International Schools, Private Clinics

Mental Health Nurse

850 OMR / $2,210 / ₹182,750

BSc Nursing, Psychiatric training, 2–3 yrs experience, OMSB license

Psychiatric support, counseling assistance, medication management

SQUH, MOH, Private Psych Clinics

Nursing Educator

1,000 OMR / $2,600 / ₹215,000

MSc Nursing, 5+ yrs teaching + clinical experience

Train students/staff, develop curriculum, mentor nurses

Nursing Colleges, SQUH

Medical Lab Technician

650 OMR / $1,690 / ₹139,750

DMLT/BMLT, 2+ yrs experience, OMSB license

Sample collection, lab analysis, reporting results

Badr Al Samaa, Muscat Private Hospital, KIMSHealth

Radiology Technician

800 OMR / $2,080 / ₹172,000

Diploma/BSc in Radiology, 2–3 yrs experience, OMSB license

Operate X-ray/CT/MRI machines, assist in imaging, maintain safety

Royal Hospital, Starcare, Al Raffah

Physiotherapist

900 OMR / $2,340 / ₹193,500

BPT/MPT, 2–3 yrs experience, OMSB license

Rehab programs, mobility training, pain management

MOH, Private Clinics, Rehab Centers

Anesthetist Nurse

1,200 OMR / $3,120 / ₹258,000

BSc Nursing + Anesthesia training, 3–5 yrs exp, OMSB license

Administer anesthesia, monitor patients, pre/post-op care

SQUH, MOH, Armed Forces Hospital

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1,100 OMR / $2,860 / ₹236,500

MSc Nursing, 5+ yrs specialized experience, OMSB license

Advanced nursing care in specialty areas, mentor staff

MOH, Muscat Private Hospital

Infection Control Nurse

950 OMR / $2,470 / ₹204,250

BSc Nursing, 2–3 yrs in infection control, OMSB license

Monitor infections, develop control protocols, staff training

Hospitals, MOH Infection Units

Rehabilitation Nurse

850 OMR / $2,210 / ₹182,750

BSc Nursing, 2–3 yrs in rehab care, OMSB license

Support recovery post-surgery or injury, coordinate with PTs/OTs

Rehab Centers, Orthopedic Hospitals

Employment Visa (Healthcare)

Qualified healthcare professionals with a job offer and OMSB license

Work in hospitals, clinics, or labs

Sponsored by Omani employer

1–2 years (renewable)

Most common visa; employer handles paperwork & fees

Ministry of Health (MOH) Visa

Nurses and technicians selected by MOH Oman

Public sector medical jobs

MOH + Oman Ministry of Labor

2 years (typically)

Issued after MOH selection and licensing; best benefits

Private Sector Employment Visa

Candidates hired by private hospitals or medical centers

Work in private healthcare facilities

Private hospitals/clinics

1–2 years (renewable)

Similar process to MOH visa but with varied benefits

Dependent Visa (for family)

Spouse and children of workers on employment visas

Live in Oman while family member works

Sponsored by employed spouse

Tied to duration of primary visa

No work rights unless separate employment visa is acquired

Visit Visa (for interviews)

Short-term stay for job interviews or exams

Attend interviews, Prometric exams

Self-applied or by sponsor

10–30 days

Cannot work on this visa; ideal for pre-employment processes

Student/Training Visa

Healthcare professionals pursuing further training in Oman

Clinical training, internships

Educational/Training Institution

Duration of course

May be used for OMSB courses or hospital-based upskilling programs

Express Employment Visa

Fast-track visa for urgent healthcare recruitment

Urgent roles in private hospitals

Employer

1–2 years (renewable)

Faster processing but similar requirements as regular employment visa