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1,115 Nepali caregivers clear Israel selection process for long-term care jobs

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • Israel has finalized the selection of 1,115 Nepali workers for long-term care jobs, with the final list sent to Nepal's Department of Foreign Employment.
  • The selection process saw fewer than half of the applicants pass, largely due to failing an English language test, out of the 2,300 positions initially opened.
  • Preparations are underway for selecting workers for the remaining positions and an additional quota of 800 workers, with recruitment occurring under a bilateral labor agreement.

Israel has selected 1,115 Nepali workers for long-term care positions, with the final list now with Nepal's Department of Foreign Employment. The selected workers comprise 75 percent men and 25 percent women. This marks a significant step in implementing the bilateral labor agreement between the two nations.

Initially, Israel opened applications for 2,300 caregiver positions. However, a substantial number of applicants failed to pass the required English language test, resulting in fewer than half successfully completing the selection process. Israel's Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) used a lottery system to prepare the ranking list from the candidates who passed the English test and met eligibility criteria.

The selection process for the quota allocated to Nepal will now begin. The recruitment will take place under the bilateral labour agreement.

— Shirley Raisin SassonDirector of the Bilateral Agreements Division at PIBA, commenting on the recruitment process.

Preparations are now beginning for the remaining 1,185 positions from the original quota, as well as an additional quota of 800 workers approved by PIBA. These candidates will undergo the language examination process. Shirley Raisin Sasson, director of the Bilateral Agreements Division at PIBA, stated that recruitment will proceed under the bilateral labor agreement, expressing Israel's eagerness to welcome workers from Nepal. Israeli Ambassador to Nepal Shmulik Arie Bass highlighted the transparency of Israel's recruitment process and the effective progress of the labor agreement.

Selected caregivers will work in long-term care centers, supporting individuals with severe physical and mental disabilities. Their employment contracts will be valid for up to five years. Caregivers are set to receive a monthly salary of 6,443 Israeli shekels (approximately Rs347,000). However, they will be responsible for their own food and accommodation costs, as well as all travel expenses to Israel. Israel began recruiting Nepali caregivers for long-term care facilities in August 2022.

The labour agreement between Nepal and Israel is moving forward effectively. Authorities from both countries are working hard to implement it.

— Shmulik Arie BassIsraeli Ambassador to Nepal, emphasizing the smooth progress of the bilateral agreement.
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