2023-06-21 20:56:24
The “Nafes” program announced the opening of registration for the second batch of the “Development of Medical and Health Sector Cadres” program, which aims to attract 2,000 citizens during the current year, and reach 10,000 job opportunities for citizens in various medical specialties by 2026.
The program, which targets high school diploma holders, provides scholarships and monthly bonuses, in addition to job opportunities following graduation and fulfillment of the required conditions, as part of efforts to provide job opportunities for national competencies in priority sectors, including the health sector.
The number of male and female citizens who joined the program in its first batch last year is 1,417 male and female students.
Two tracks of study
The program provides two tracks of study, namely the academic track for bachelor’s majors in various fields, including nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, medical laboratory sciences, medical imaging, physiotherapy, emergency medicine and anesthesia technology, in addition to another track in specialized supportive health programs, and provides diplomas for various specialized professions, including Health Aide, Nurse Aide, Pharmacy Technician, Lab Technician, X-Ray Technician, Physiotherapy Technician, Dental Assistant, Diploma in Emergency Medical Services.
The program is available at the Higher Colleges of Technology, Fatima College of Health Sciences, and the University of Fujairah, as well as the Universities of Sharjah and Ajman, Gulf Medical University, and Ras Al Khaimah University of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Register
It is possible to register for the program through the “Nafes” website, or by selecting the required educational institution by clicking on the link in the “Bio” accounts of “Nafes” on social media platforms, and the deadline for registration in the program is mid-August.
Approval to join the program is subject to the conditions and requirements set by the relevant educational institutions, such as age, passing tests and interviews, and joining the program following graduation by working in a medical facility in the country.
priority
Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation for Emiratisation Affairs, Assistant Undersecretary for Labor Affairs, Aisha Belharfia, said that the health sector is one of the vital priority sectors identified by the UAE within the framework of the directives of its wise leadership, because this sector is closely linked to the consolidation of a healthy society, and its contribution to promoting The position of the UAE as a global center for medical tourism and leading medical services.
She called on graduates and job seekers to invest in the opportunities provided by the program for male and female citizens wishing to work in various health sectors, praising at the same time the efforts of the program’s partners from academic institutions.
Qualifying
For his part, Ghannam Al Mazrouei, Secretary General of the UAE Cadres Competitiveness Council, said, “The initiative was able to provide the necessary academic training to qualify national cadres to join private sector facilities working in the health field, in line with the directives of our wise leadership in advancing the health sector, which is one of the vital sectors.” And leading in the country, and strengthening the presence of the national forces operating in it ».
He added that the medical and health sector cadres development program, through the partnership between “NAFES” and the partner academic institutions, provides a set of training programs designed according to the best international standards, aimed at empowering those enrolled in the program, qualifying them and developing their skills to be able to occupy specialized jobs in various fields of health care. In addition to providing 100% paid scholarships, monthly financial incentives and job opportunities following graduation, which contributes to providing the private health sector with more qualified and skilled citizens.
• 10,000 job opportunities for citizens in various medical specialties by 2026.
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