Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 221224: Orthopedic Surgeon

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 221224 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Perform surgeries to treat the injuries, diseases and disorders associated with the musculoskeletal system; determine the suitable surgical intervention for the purposes of osteopathy; and lead the surgical teams during operations.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`221224`
Official Title (EN)	Orthopedic Surgeon
Official Title (AR)	Orthopedic Surgeon
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Health professionals
Minor Group	Medical doctors
Unit Group	Specialist medical practitioners
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`221101`	General Practitioner	General Practitioner	View Occupation 221101 →
`221102`	Family Physician	Family Physician	View Occupation 221102 →
`221103`	Public Health Physician	Public Health Physician	View Occupation 221103 →
`221104`	House General Practitioner	House General Practitioner	View Occupation 221104 →
`221201`	Specialist Physician	Specialist Physician	View Occupation 221201 →
`221202`	Internist	Internist	View Occupation 221202 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Master degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Medicine
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 221224. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 221224?

SSCO 221224 designates Orthopedic Surgeon (Orthopedic Surgeon) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 221224 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.