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The Position
Summary
The Public Relations Officer is responsible for managing ministry and government documentation for Roche employees and their immediate families, including labor permits, visas, document legalization, trade license renewals, general administrative duties, and document collection from the post office or bank.
Your Responsibilities
PRO Duties
Collaborate with management to plan and implement visa/immigration processes and communicate any changes in labor law or public holidays
Collect employees' passports from consulates for employees and their dependents
Submit correct documentation to the Immigration Department for visa applications and renewals
Arrange medical tests for visa issuance
Submit correct documentation to typing centers and attest business-related documents (e.g., trade licenses)
Assist payroll in calculating social security amounts for nationals
Administrative Duties
Collect and send mail from/to the post office as needed
Deliver/deposit cheque payments and official documents as requested
Notify employees of required documentation before their visa/labor card expires and manage the visa checklist according to changes in visa/labor rules
Compliance
All service activities and behavior in business must be in compliance to Roche standards expected on all Roche employees.
Who You Are
You have obtained at least a high school certificate
You have at least 2-3 years of experience in a similar position for similar sized company
You are familiar with Omani government laws, rules and regulations relating to companies
You can fluently communicate in English and Arabic, both verbally and in writing
You are skilled in using IT tools including email, Microsoft applications including Word and Excel, and any governmental online application
You are integer, reliable and confidential
You are able to perform your tasks autonomously, or work in a team
You are proactive, have positive attitude, are persistent, and willing to walk the extra mile when needed
You are willing to learn and apply new skills
Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.