Under the MoU, signed by Azzah Al Sharhan, Director of ENDP, and Mr. Danie Meintjes, Director of Human Resources of WWHS, UAE Nationals will be recruited to work in WWHS's integrated local healthcare facilities that include hospitals, clinics and diagnostic and treatment centers.
The MoU was announced by His Excellency Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer, Chairman of ENDP, and James Patla, Chief Executive Officer of WWHS, at a press conference held at the ENDP offices.
The first specialised programme for recruiting UAE Nationals into the healthcare sector, the MoU between ENDP and WWHS will open up new career opportunities for young national job seekers with educational qualifications ranging from high school diplomas to Master's degrees. WWHS is the first private healthcare establishment to commit to such an agreement.
Al Tayer said: "The healthcare sector needs to recruit and train more UAE Nationals. We hope other healthcare institutions will follow the lead given by WWHS to offer career opportunities to UAE Nationals in this key sector.
"ENDP continues to serve young UAE Nationals by helping them to identify the right career opportunities. Currently, we have arrangements with several organisations in different sectors. We will continue to widen the scope of this programme to include more sectors in the future."
The objective of Welcare World Health Systems Mentoring and Preceptor-ship Programme is to create an educational and nurturing environment in which the UAE Nationals can successfully adjust to the healthcare environment and develop professionally. A 'preceptor' — an existing Welcare employee — will be available to supervise and guide each new recruit.
Danie Meintjes, Director of Human Resources - Welcare World, said: "WWHS is committed to providing the highest standards of health care and service. As part of this mission, we are equally committed to the government's emiratisation measures. Through providing education and career opportunities to young UAE Nationals in our integrated local healthcare establishments, we will be able to serve the society at large.
"Through a combination of ENDP training and the Welcare Mentoring and Preceptor-ship Programme, the new recruits will be integrated into the WWHS culture."
ENDP will continue to support the new recruits by enrolling them in a structured training programme at Welcare to ensure that each trainee is aware of the relevant responsibility.
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Welcare World Health Systems (WWHS) and the Emirates National Development Programme (ENDP) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the first Emiratisation training programme in the UAE's healthcare sector.
Under the MoU, signed by Azzah Al Sharhan, Director of ENDP, and Mr. Danie Meintjes, Director of Human Resources of WWHS.
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About Welcare World Healthcare Systems
Welcare World Health Systems (WWHS) is a member of Emirates Healthcare Limited, a joint venture of the Dubai based Varkey Group, Medi-Clinic Corporation (South Africa) and General Electric Healthcare.
Welcare World's objective is to provide healthcare consultancy services in addition to management and operation expertise to operational and prospective healthcare facilities in the UAE and the region. To bring the added value of best-practices in medicine and contemporary healthcare management solutions, Welcare World has created strategic alliances with internationally reputed healthcare institutions, and combines these cutting edge practices of quality with its in house capabilities and experience.
Welcare World has an excellent cadre of highly trained personnel capable of carrying out and/or coordinating a full range of consultancy and management services. The collective experience of our team is outstanding in terms of knowledge and experience.
Welcare World owns and manages many entities, the most significant being the Welcare Hospital, followed by Emirates Diagnostic Clinic, Welcare Ambulatory Care Center, Welcare Eye Centre, Welcare Qusais Clinic, Welcare Diagnostic & Treatment Center - Oman, in addition to the upcoming hospital, City Hospital and the upcoming clinic, Mirdiff.
For further information, access the website: www.welcareworld.com
About ENDP
Emirates Nationals Development Programme was established in November 2005, under the directions of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Its objective was to empower UAE nationals and provide them with knowledge and skills necessary to start a career in various aspects of national economy, especially in the private sector.
On 17 June 2006, ENDP started receiving applications from unemployed UAE national job seekers through its website and special booths in malls.
ENDP adopts four strategies through acknowledging the market needs, attracting UAE nationals, training them, recruiting them and following up on their progress. Its activities are concentrated in sectors that have proved important for the national growth such as hospitality, trade, real estate, IT, banking, national conglomerates and semi governmental establishments.
ENDP has formed industry specific committees comprising of the leaders of various private sector companies that suggest solutions to problems hindering UAE nationals from joining the private sector, and discuss their training needs.
For further information, access the website: www.endp.ae
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P O Box 28063
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Welcare World Health Systems (WWHS) is a member of Emirates Healthcare Limited, a joint venture of the Dubai based Varkey Group, Medi-Clinic Corporation (South Africa) and General Electric Healthcare.
Welcare World's objective is to provide healthcare consultancy services in addition to management and operation expertise to operational and prospective healthcare facilities in the UAE and the region. To bring the added value of best-practices in medicine and contemporary healthcare management solutions, Welcare World has created strategic alliances with internationally reputed healthcare institutions, and combines these cutting edge practices of quality with its in house capabilities and experience.
Welcare World has an excellent cadre of highly trained personnel capable of carrying out and/or coordinating a full range of consultancy and management services. The collective experience of our team is outstanding in terms of knowledge and experience.
Welcare World owns and manages many entities, the most significant being the Welcare Hospital, followed by Emirates Diagnostic Clinic, Welcare Ambulatory Care Center, Welcare Eye Centre, Welcare Qusais Clinic, Welcare Diagnostic & Treatment Center - Oman, in addition to the upcoming hospital, City Hospital and the upcoming clinic, Mirdiff.
For further information, access the website: www.welcareworld.com
About ENDP
Emirates Nationals Development Programme was established in November 2005, under the directions of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Its objective was to empower UAE nationals and provide them with knowledge and skills necessary to start a career in various aspects of national economy, especially in the private sector.
On 17 June 2006, ENDP started receiving applications from unemployed UAE national job seekers through its website and special booths in malls.
ENDP adopts four strategies through acknowledging the market needs, attracting UAE nationals, training them, recruiting them and following up on their progress. Its activities are concentrated in sectors that have proved important for the national growth such as hospitality, trade, real estate, IT, banking, national conglomerates and semi governmental establishments.
ENDP has formed industry specific committees comprising of the leaders of various private sector companies that suggest solutions to problems hindering UAE nationals from joining the private sector, and discuss their training needs.
For further information, access the website: www.endp.ae
For more information, please contact:
Zeina Hakam/Aileen Culligan
ASDA'A Public Relations
Exclusive Affiliate of Edelman PR Worldwide
in Middle East and North Africa
P O Box 28063
Dubai, UAE
Tel : (971 4) 3344550
Fax : (971 4) 3344556
www.asdaa.com
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