CANDIDATE SUCCESS STORY
From NHS to KSA:
A Senior Consultant’s Journey to Elite Placement
A Senior Consultant’s Journey to Elite Placement
Dr. Jacob K Addo
Senior Consultant — Emergency Medicine
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group
Discover how Fast Track Solutions supported 100+ doctors through licensing, documentation, placement, and relocation, making their transition smooth, transparent, and rewarding.
300+
Doctors Successfully Placed
13+
Years of Healthcare Recruitment Expertise
Licensing Assistance
DHA / DOH / MOH / SCFHS
Placements In Top GCC
UAE & KSA Hospitals
Candidate Overview
Professional background and overall journey overview
Dr. Jacob K Addo
Senior Consultant — Emergency Medicine
- Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group
- Sahafa Branch, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Jacob K Addo spent 14 years as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the UK. After a long and fulfilling career in the NHS, he felt the need for a different challenge and a change of environment. When a colleague, who had already worked with Fast Track Solutions, recommended them, Dr. Addo reached out and began exploring opportunities in the GCC. He is now placed at the Sahafa Branch of Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group and has completed his first year
CHALLENGES WE SOLVED
From Career Obstacles To Successful Placement
Every healthcare professional faces different concerns when planning an international medical career. Fast Track Solutions simplifies the process with structured guidance and personalised support.
Candidate Challenges
- 14 years in the same role, craving a genuine change of challenge and environment
- Financial pressures, including mortgage and fee commitments that needed to be addressed in any new role
- Navigating an entirely unfamiliar process, dataflow, Saudi licensing, visa acquisition, and international travel logistics
- Looking for a salary package that genuinely reflects his 14 years of experience.
- Requiring travel arrangements that worked around personal comfort and logistics for a smooth relocation.
How Fast Track Solutions Helped
- Secured an interview with a prospective employer and walked Dr. Jacob through every step of the process
- Managed the full end-to-end process, securing the post, dataflow, visa acquisition, and travel arrangements
- Advocated for a salary package that matched Dr. Addo's seniority and expectations, resulting in an enhanced offer
- Arranged direct travel to Riyadh, ensuring a smooth and comfortable relocation experience from the very start
- One consistent point of contact throughout, responses were timely and professional at every stage
Results & Outcomes
Successful career placement and professional growth achievements
Placed at HMG Sahafa Branch
Enhanced Contract Secured
Direct Flight Preference Honoured
DOCTOR TESTIMONIAL
From Career Uncertainty To A Rewarding Medical Role In The Gulf
Dr. Jacob K Addo came to Fast Track Solutions on the recommendation of a colleague who had already experienced their services first-hand. After 14 years in the same NHS role, work he loved but had outgrown, he was ready for a new challenge, a new environment, and a move that could also ease his financial pressures.
Fast Track Solutions walked him through the entire process, from securing the interview to handling dataflow, visa acquisition, and travel. Advocated strongly on his behalf to ensure the final offer reflected his experience and expectations, resulting in an enhanced offer. Took care of personal preferences down to the finest detail, including securing a direct flight to Riyadh that suited his travel requirements.
One year into his placement at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group’s Sahafa Branch, a modern, state-of-the-art hospital, Dr. Jacob describes the experience as exactly what he needed, both for job satisfaction and his mental well-being.
“Working with Fast Track Solutions has truly been a turning point in my professional journey. If you are a healthcare professional looking for the right opportunity at the right place, I would wholeheartedly encourage you to connect with the Fast Track Solutions team. They don’t just place you in a job, they help you find where you belong. “
Dr. Jacob K Addo
Senior Consultant, Emergency Medicine
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group,
Sahafa Branch, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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