Bahrain Pathway

• Health Authority: NHRA (National Health Regulatory Authority Bahrain) is responsible for licensing and work permits.

  • License Renewal: Annually, requiring a minimum of 60 CME hours and feedback from the HOD.

• Hospitals:

  • Public Hospitals: Preferred due to free healthcare for Bahraini nationals. Key facilities include BDF Hospital, King Hamad, MKCC, Bahrain Oncology Center, and Salmaniya Hospital.

  • Private Hospitals: Notable ones are Al Hilal, Dar Al Shifa, and American Mission hospitals.

• Preparation: Formulate an up-to-date CV.

• Applications: Many positions are secured through personal contacts and networks. Typically, once a CV is shared with hospital authorities and the candidate is shortlisted, an email and appointment for an interview will be shared.

• Interview:

  • Format: Online, focusing on personality and clinical skills.

  • Panel: Includes HOD, HR, and military personnel.

  • Eligibility: Requires at least 2 years post-fellowship experience with reference letters from current employers.

• Credential Verification: After a successful interview, the respective hospital will send emails and links for DataFlow or QuadraBay verifications from Pakistan.

• Licensing: The licensing process is initiated after successful interviewing and hiring, with the hospital providing necessary links and guidance for the NHRA license application, eliminating the need for an entrance exam.

• Contract: Successful candidates are offered a 2-year initial contract, with the possibility of renewal thereafter.

• Duration: Up to 6 months from the offer letter to licensing.

• Probation: 4 months before applying for a family visa.

• Benefits: Visa fees and tickets are typically covered by employers.

• Flexible Joining: Start dates based on license and registration completion.

• Induction: Includes life support courses that contribute to CME hours.

• Language: English and Urdu are widely spoken.

• Guidelines: UK-based clinical practices.

• Salary Range: 1500-2500 Bahraini Dinars.

• Schedule: 40-hour week with 8-hour shifts.

• Academics: Sessions are held twice a month, including M&M and trauma rounds.

• Culture: Lively, with a friendly local population and diverse culinary options.

• Community: Known for interfaith harmony.

• Living Expenses: Housing and travel are affordable and mostly personal.

• Family-Friendly: Considered a suitable place for families.

Credentials Verification:

• QuadraBay

• DataFlow Group

Licensing: NHRA Official Website 

• Osama Zahid
  Xahid.usama@gmail.com
  Emergency Medicine Specialist, King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain

• Moeed Ahmed
  drmoeedahmed@gmail.com
  Chief Registrar, Frimley Park Hospital, Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom