Surabaya – In an effort to expand international cooperation, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya (Unusa) welcomes a visit from PT Ahad HHC Saudi Arabia and Al Himmah Education and Training Center (AHETC) on Wednesday (5/2). The meeting, held in the Rector’s Meeting Room in Tower B of Unusa. This meeting is warmly received by Unusa Rector, Prof. Dr. Ir. Achmad Jazidie, M.Eng, along with his team.
Sara Ahmed, CEO of PT Ahad HHC Saudi Arabia, stated that the purpose of their visit is to seek the best nurses from Unusa to contribute to the healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia. As a company entrusted by the Saudi Arabian government to recruit nurses, they see great potential in Indonesian nursing professionals.
“There is currently a shortage of nurses in Saudi Arabia,” explained A. Shiddiq, CEO of AHETC. This opportunity can help reduce unemployment in Indonesia, considering the large population and the competitive job market.
Prof. Jazidie adds that Unusa’s Nursing Study Program is preparing an international class, making this collaboration highly beneficial. Moreover, several Unusa nursing graduates are already working abroad. “There are currently seven students working at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital,” he said.
Due to limited information and time constraints, the number of students applying to work in Saudi Arabia has also been limited. “The recruitment information was announced on short notice, and the interview schedule is very tight, so only a few students are aware of the opportunity,” he explained.
Sara mentioned that through this collaboration, they aim to facilitate training for lecturers with professional trainers from Saudi Arabia. This would enable English language training and Prometric exam preparation to take place at Unusa.
“This way, when they take the Prometric exam in Saudi Arabia, their chances of passing will be much higher,” she stated. Her confidence in Indonesian nurses is also based on the personal experience of one of her staff members, who is highly satisfied with the service provided by Indonesian nurses working in a Saudi Arabian hospital. Additionally, stories from several nursing students expressing their strong interest in working in Saudi Arabia further strengthened this belief. (Humar/Genus)