Emiratization of Abu Dhabi: 5,000 new healthcare jobs for UAE nationals – News

Ministry of Health calls on healthcare institutions in emirate to maintain and increase emiratization rate to achieve target by 2025

The Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH) has set an Emiratisization target ‘Tawteen’ for all healthcare facilities operating in Abu Dhabi to create 5,000 new jobs for UAE nationals by the end of 2025.

The Ministry of Health has called on all healthcare institutions in the emirate to work towards these goals by retaining and increasing the emiratization rate of their healthcare and administrative staff.

The ministry said it is working closely with healthcare providers in the emirate to increase the rate of Emiratization of medical occupations, which include doctors, paramedics and extended healthcare occupations, while administrative staff include those working in information technology, human resources, accounting, finance Work employees and legal departments. This is in line with the department’s efforts to unlock opportunities for local talent and ensure their sustainability in line with the Tawteen Healthcare Workforce Agenda.

Dr Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, said: “At the direction of our wise leadership, Abu Dhabi’s healthcare institutions implemented the Tawteen goals to strengthen national capacity and enable them to further contribute to the healthcare system in order to improve It results and builds a competitive knowledge-based economy in the emirate. This is in line with the efforts of the Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH) to support the Tawteen initiative in healthcare to retain qualified national medical professionals, further strengthening Abu Dhabi position as a leading global healthcare destination.”

The department will support all agencies in achieving this goal and fully utilize the “Nafis” program and its platform to identify citizens seeking employment in the healthcare field.

Ghannam Al Mazrouei, Secretary-General of the UAE Talent Competitiveness Council, commended the Ministry of Health’s efforts to increase the rate of digitization and monitor healthcare facilities to achieve Tawteen’s goals, in line with decisions related to the topic. This provides a supportive working environment for UAE nationals, especially those working in the healthcare industry, enabling them to fill positions in this vital sector.

He also commended the cooperation shown by various state entities in providing the means and support for the success of “Nafis” and its different programs and initiatives, and enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE cadre. This will bring about a substantial leap forward in the different fields and sectors of the country, contributing to the realization of the goals and aspirations set by the wise leadership to consolidate and unify efforts to support and employ national talent, improve the quality of the UAE cadre and enhance their competitiveness power and increase their influence in the UAE. private sector workforce.