The graduation crowns six weeks of training and hard work conducted by experts from Welcare World Health Systems (WWHS), during which 14 emiraties were introduced to medical terminology, hospital procedures, first aid and customer service skills.
The graduates will work in WWHS's integrated local healthcare facilities that include hospitals, clinics and diagnostic and treatment centers.
H.E. the Minister Kattami said "The fact that a group of Emiratis pursued this type of training, to work in the healthcare sector, is a proof of the success of the diversification policy followed by ENDP".
H.E. added "The healthcare sector attracts every year thousands of workers in different positions, and we thank Welcare World Health Systems for responding to the initiative of ENDP, and their agreement to train and recruit this group of graduates, hoping that other medical institutions follow their lead, benefiting from the success of this pilot project".
His Excellency Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer, Chairman of ENDP praised the perseverance of the trainees and addressed them by saying "Many of your colleagues look with care at your experience to see if they can follow your lead and enrol to this training program".
He added "Your success and devotion to your work will open the door to hundreds of job seeking emiraties to join this field, be it in public or private hospitals".
H.E. concluded "The fact of having a specialised healthcare city, Dubai Healthcare, is by itself an opportunity to many jobs in the healthcare sector, and we will work hard to find more training and recruitment opportunities in this field".
As for Azzah Al Sharhan, Director of ENDP, she said "Signing the Memorandum of Understanding with Welcare group was an adventure and a risky decision, out of the fear that the trainees will not accept to work in this sector, but the enthusiasm they showed during the six weeks of training proved to us their sincerity and willingness to start a career in this field".
Mr. Danie Meintjes, Director of Human Resources of WWHS welcomed the 14 graduates to the family of welcare group employees and reaffirmed the group's position to become the first healthcare institution from the private sector that is fully committed to provide education and career opportunities to young Emiraties.
The trainees were chosen following personal interviews with HR directors at Welcare group, before getting a combination of ENDP training and the Welcare Mentoring and Preceptor-ship Programme to ensure that the new recruits will be integrated into the WWHS culture.
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Health minister and ENDP chairman attend graduation of first Emiratisation programme in the healthcare sector
- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, December 11 - 2007 at 10:23
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The UAE Health minister Hameed Kattami attended the graduation ceremony of the first Emiratisation programme in the healthcare sector, organized by the Emirates National Development Programme.
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About ENDPEmirates 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. You may access the website: www.endp.ae
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.
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Noora Al-Mansoori, A'Sidrah for Public Affairs +971 4 364 2319
Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorTuesday, December 11 - 2007 at 10:23 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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