Aside from the Chinese New Year and Valentines day, another important event is happening this month- the Mega Job Fair 2010. For the second time, WorkAbraod.ph in partnership with the city government of Marikina and Labor Relations Public Employment Service Office (LRPESO) will hold a Mega Job Fair on February 12, 2010, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Marikina Sports Park Sta. Elena, Marikina City.

Some of the job vacancies that will be offered are for call center agents, hotel and restaurant staff, nurses, engineers, housekeepers, etc.The Mega Job Fair 2010 will be attended by direct-hire companies and local and overseas recruitment agencies, trusted and accredited by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). Read more.

Aside from USA, great opportunities still await qualified nurses in many alternative destinations such as Saudi Arabia nd United Arab Emirates (UAE).

A Hospital in Saudi Arabia Needs 150 Staff Nurses

A hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is urgently hiring 150 staff nurses for the following departments: OR/DR, Nursery, NICU, ICU, Ortho, ER, OB, Surgical, Orthopedic, Labor, Nursery.

This job opportunity is open to female registered nurses between the ages of 22 to 33 years old. A minimum of 2-year hospital experience is necessary with no employment gaps upon passing the board or after graduation.

Foreign employer will be in the country on February 12, 2010 (8am) to interview applicants. Successful applicants will enjoy free accommodation, transportation and receive a monthly salary of Php 34,000.

A Healthcare Center in UAE Needs 150 Registered Nurses

A healthcare center in UAE is urgently looking for registered and specialized  nurses. They are set to deploy 150 nurses.

Read more information about the job openings and how to submit your applications here. 

In case you need to do something related to your Social Security System (SSS) card this month, you may want to check out their booths on the following events.

Services Offered: Issuance of SSS numbers, Attending to queries on SSS benefits and Privileges, Distribution of informational materials, Verification of contributions, loans and benefits application.

SSS February Events

Philippine Women’s University Jobs Fair , Taft Ave., Manila

February 9, 2010, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College Casaul General Hospital Jobs Fair, G/f Lobby, #16 Tandang Sora Ave., Sangandaan, Quezon City

February 10, 2010, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Far Eastern University Jobs Fair, N. Reyes Street, Sampaloc, Manila           

February 19, 2010, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Polytechnic University of the Philippines Jobs Fair, PUP Gymnasium, Teresa Street, Manila

February 23, 2010, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Arellano University Jobs Fair, Plaridel hall lobby, Arellanao University, Legarda, Manila

February 26, 2010, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

The above schedule is subject to change without prior notice. For more information e-mail: member_relations@sss.gov.ph