Health affairs expert
خبير شؤون صحية
Compliance Risk Score
75/100- Verified against GASTAT/Official source
- Updated for 2026 classification
- Complete hierarchy structure
- Nitaqat localization rules mapped
📌 Description
SSCO 226906: Health affairs expert. Requires Bachelor degree in Environmental sciences. Iqama, Nitaqat, and skill classification for Saudi Arabia 2026.
📋 Job Summary
Provide consultation on the development and monitoring of national public health strategies, policies, procedures and instructions, monitor public health in drinking water, food factories and restaurants, monitor food and beverage industry workers and following up on health certificates, and prepare and maintain public health medical documents and reports
🎓 Education Requirements
Level: Bachelor degree
Field: Environmental sciences
🛠️ Key Skills
Team Work
📊 Classification Hierarchy
Major group: Professionals
Minor group: Other health professionals
Unit: Health professionals not elsewhere classified
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Classified as High-Skilled
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FAQ
What is SSCO code 226906?
SSCO code 226906 refers to the occupation 'Health affairs expert' in the Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations, based on ISCO-08. It is used for work permits, visa applications, and labor market statistics.
What education is required for Health affairs expert?
Education requirements vary. Check the detailed occupation profile for SSCO 226906 to see the recommended education level and field of study.
Data source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — SSIC/SSCO 2026 Edition.
This data is cross-checked with Qiwa, HRSD, and ZATCA portals to ensure accuracy for business compliance.