The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that more than 350 job opportunities available for Emirati citizens in the healthcare sector will be showcased at its stand at a job fair taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, from September 24 to 26, as part of its localisation strategy.

DHA said that the educational and employment opportunities – across health, medical, technical, and administrative specialisations – can be accessed at its ‘Mawaheb’ stand at Ru’ya Careers UAE 2024.

The localisation initiative aims to encourage citizens to pursue healthcare specialisations and support the private healthcare sector in its localisation efforts.

Dr Marwan Al Mulla, CEO of Health Regulation Sector at the DHA, said that the DHA is committed to prioritising Emirati expertise and competencies, working to broaden employment opportunities for citizens.

He noted a significant response from the private healthcare sector in Dubai to the goals and requirements of the DHA’s localisation policy, which is enhancing job prospects across various specialisations and enabling the sector to incorporate local talents and expertise.

He elaborated that the authority launched the initiative a year ago, organised by the Department of Medical Education and Research, as part of a series of innovative initiatives designed to provide specialised employment opportunities for Emirati cadres.

This initiative aims to facilitate their participation in improving the quality of the healthcare system and contribute to its ongoing development, supporting Dubai’s aspirations for sustainable health.

Dr Al Mulla added that the execution of the initiative will centre around the Mawaheb exhibition, which will be hosted within the Ru’ya Careers 2024 exhibition – a leading initiative for youth employment and empowerment.

This exhibition will connect numerous healthcare institutions in Dubai with Emirati talents and graduates of the authority’s medical and sciences scholarship programme, alongside graduates from various healthcare disciplines including nursing, radiology, laboratory sciences, pharmacy, physiotherapy, health insurance, biomedical engineering, psychology, and other administrative fields.

Dr Wadeia Mohammad Sharif, Director of Medical Education and Research Department (MERD) at the DHA stated that 24 healthcare institutions are set to participate in the Mawaheb exhibition, emphasising that this level of participation reflects the fruitful collaboration between the authority and the private healthcare sector in Dubai.

She noted that the exhibition will span three days and will offer over 350 job opportunities in various health and administrative specialisations.

In addition, memorandums of understanding will be signed, and awareness workshops addressing diverse medical and administrative topics will be conducted to enable Emirati cadres to enter the workforce. – TradeArabia News Service