The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 83924 dated 21 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [29 May 2024], which includes Minister of Health Telegram 28248 dated 23 Rabi Al-Awwal 1445 [8 October 2023] regarding continuing the payment of overtime allowance for the occupants of health positions not covered by the Health Positions Regulation,
after perusal of the Financial Rights and Benefits Regulation approved by Royal Order O/28 dated 20 Rabi Al-Awwal 1432 [24 February 2011],
after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 311 dated 6 Jumada Al-Thani 1442 [20 January 2021],
after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Human Resources in the Civil Service issued by the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Decision 1550 dated 9 Jumada Al-Thani 1440 [15 February 2019],
after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 3111 dated 26 Sha’ban 1445 [7 March 2024],
after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 35-39/45/I dated 18 Ramadan 1445 [28 March 2024],
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 293 dated 8 Muharram 1446 [15 July 2024],
hereby decides
First
The overtime allowance for occupants of the positions of (medical statistics technician, home care assistant, administrative assistant, car driver, security guard, messenger, payroll item worker) hereby continues to be paid, provided that it is a fixed amount as follows:
1. Occupations of the positions on the public employees salary scale:
| Rank | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Allowance amount | 600 | 690 | 790 | 910 | 1,050 | 1,215 | 1,405 | 1,605 | 1,855 | 2,055 | 2,365 |
2. Occupations of the Servants Regulation and the Payroll Item Regulation positions:
| Rank | 31 | 32 | 33 | A | B | C | D |
| Allowance amount | 600 | 710 | 865 | 600 | 715 | 860 | 1,030 |
Second
The following conditions must be met to disburse the allowance mentioned in clause First of this decision:
1. That the profession is in a hospital, health center, or laboratory, and that the employee works continuously and is affiliated with the medical team.
2. That the worker performs his work on the basis of 176 hours per month, including weekends and attendance during shift hours.
3. That this allowance is an alternative to treating them in accordance with the rules for assigning work outside official working hours and weekends.
Third
The allowance mentioned in clause First of this decision is implemented for a period of two years from the date of 6 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [19 December 2023], or until the completion of the legal procedures for amending the Financial Rights and Benefits Regulation approved by Royal Order O/28 dated 20 Rabi Al-Awwal 1432 [24 February 2011] and its implementation, whichever is earlier.
Fourth
The costs of the allowance mentioned in clause First of this decision must be covered in accordance with the limits set within the budget of the Ministry of Health, provided that the financial impact of disbursing the allowance does not exceed 52,421,400 Riyals in one fiscal year and does not exceed 4,527 employees.
Fifth
Government entities that provide health services shall operate in accordance with the mechanism referred to in clauses First and Second of this decision, in accordance with the limits set in their budgets.
Sixth
Health entities shall implement mechanisms to deal with employees in hospitals, health centers, and laboratories who are not covered by the Health Profession Regulation, regarding their work outside official working hours—when needed—in accordance with articles 12 and 13 of the Regulation for Human Resources in the Civil Service issued by Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Decision 1550 dated 9 Jumada Al-Thani 1440 [15 February 2019], including amending the official working hours for this category (start and end of working hours) or using the flexible work system to ensure the allocation of employees into shifts and ensuring their presence during them.
Seventh
The provisions of clauses First, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth of this decision do not impose any additional financial burdens on the general budget of the state.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 9 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 15 August 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5044 issued on 24 August 2024.