Qatar - Request Medical Examination for Those Involved in Health-Affecting Jobs

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Procedure

• People who apply for a medical license to work in the food sector, beauty salons, health clubs and laundries have to undergo a medical examination at the Medical Commission and bring all the required documents.
• The service is provided to ensure that the applicant for the medical license is free from any infectious diseases that may conflict with the acquisition of the medical license.
  
  

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1. In Qatar, the Medical Commission is responsible for holding medical examinations with the aim of protecting the health of Qatar population and preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
2. People who apply for a medical license to work in the food sector, beauty salons, health clubs and laundries have to undergo a medical examination. The service is provided to ensure that the applicant for the medical license is free from any infectious diseases that may conflict with the acquisition of the medical license.
3. The medical examination is done by visiting the Medical Commission, located on Al Muntazah Street, off the E-Ring Road. The medical commission is the authority responsible for conducting the medical examination.The contact information of the Medical Commision can be found through the following link
4. Once you visit the facility, present the required document as applicable to the commission’s officials. These documents include.

   • Attach (2) recent personal photos.
   • A copy of the entry visa + original passport (for first-time applicants).
   • A copy of the valid residence permit.
   • A copy of the establishment registration card.
   • Previous health certificate in the cases of renewal, replacement of the applicant, or change of profession.
   • Vaccination card.
   • Copy of commercial registration illustrating the branch to which the applicant is referring to
   • Copy of practice license issued by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs to those under family sponsorship

5. You will be issued with a Medical Fitness Certificate Form to fill and submit. This form can also be downloaded from the Ministry of Public Health website through the following link. : link
6. The commission’s office will go through your documents and you will be asked to make the payment for the medical test.

   • A fee of QR 20 is charged for the medical examinations.
   • A Debit/Credit Card is used for payment. Cash payment is not allowed.

7. After payment of the fees you will be summoned to take the medical examination.

   • The medical examination may include Blood Test, Chest X-Ray, Screening for HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C. (the tests are mentioned in the medical fitness certificate form).

8. The results take a period of one to two weeks to come through.

   • The result of the medical examination shall be sent electronically to the residency system of the Ministry of Interior.
   • The original registration receipt must be presented if you want to collect the health certificate from the Medical Commission.

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Required Documents

1. Attach (2) recent personal photos.
2. A copy of the entry visa + original passport (for first-time applicants).
3. A copy of the valid residence permit.
4. A copy of the establishment registration card.
5. Previous health certificate in the cases of renewal, replacement of the applicant, or change of profession.
6. Vaccination card.
7. Copy of commercial registration illustrating the branch to which the applicant is referring to
8. Copy of practice license issued by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs to those under family sponsorship

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Public Health - Head Office
Al Khaleej Street,Al Rumaila,
Doha, Qatar
P.O. Box: 42,
Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974 4407 0000
E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]
Website: Link

Primary Health Care Corporation- Head Office
Al Mina Street (Second Ring)
Area Authority
Opposite Doubletree Hilton Hotel
P.O. Box: 26555
Qatar
Tel: 107 (with in Qatar)
External appointment call: +974 4406 9917
Email: [email protected]
Website:Link

Eligibility

• People who work in the food sector, beauty salons, health clubs and laundries and need a medical license are eligible to make this application.

Fees

• A fee of QR 20 is paid for the medical test.
• Debit/Credit Card is necessary for payment. Cash payment is not allowed.

Validity

• It is valid for a period of six months and should be renewed.

Documents to Use

• Medical Fitness Certificate Form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• Results can take a week to come through depending on the tests.

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Instructions

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Required Information

1. Application date
2. Name of applicant
3. Nationality
4. D.O.B.
5. Occupation
6. Employer
7. Passport Number,
8. Contact member
9. Purpose of medical examination
10. Medical history
11. Physical examination details

Need for the Document

• People who work in the food sector, beauty salons, health clubs and laundries need a medical license to carry out operations. For this, they have to undergo a medical examination at the Medical Commission.
• The service is provided to ensure that the applicant for the medical license is free from any infectious diseases that may conflict with the acquisition of the medical license.

Information which might help

• An appointment must be made at the competent office in the Department before attending for medical examination.
• The original registration receipt must be presented when receiving the health certificate.
• The result of the medical examination shall be sent electronically to the residency system of the Ministry of Interior.
• Companies must register their employees through the Ministry of Public Health MOPH website
• One of the services provided by the Medical Commission Department is Issuing the medical certificate.
• The Department receives certificate applications, then carries out procedures for issuing a health certificate, in accordance with the Department rules, and without any violation of regulations and laws.
• Workers in food branch and staff in barbershops and beauty centres and health club personnel may benefit from the service provided by the Administrative and Allied Services Department.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
 e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Medical Examination Those applying for Those Involved in Health-Affecting Jobs
• Service details

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