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Canadian Specialist Hospital Announces Partnership with Jordan Ministry of Labour Association aims at boosting Nursing profession
Dubai, 26 April 2012: In a move designed to support the long-term sustainability of the nursing profession and encourage young people to seek this career path, the Canadian Specialist Hospital (CSH) announced a new charter that has been signed by CSH and Ministry of Labour in Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to develop, train and employ new nursing graduates from Jordan in CSH’s Dubai premises. His Excellency Dr. Maher Al Waked, Jordan’s Minister of Labour, said; “Jordan’s healthcare infrastructure is taking dynamic strides and making rapid progress. Although we see the number of nursing graduates increasing, there are limited initiatives in place that encourage our nationals to opt for the nursing profession. Hence, we see an opportunity to educate the population about its importance. Through this partnership, we will collaborate with leading hospitals outside Jordan to encourage more Jordanian nurses and to make Nursing a more lucrative career for our nationals.” Mr. Hussein Anani, Chief Operating Officer of Canadian Specialist Hospital said: “Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a regional medical hub, which is in line with the vision of the UAE’s leadership. Huge efforts are being undertaken by the Dubai Government to cater to the soaring demands of a rapidly growing population requiring basic medical services. Private hospitals like Canadian Specialist Hospital play a key role in fulfilling this vision and creating more opportunities for growth.” “Simultaneously, acquiring and retaining skilled talent is becoming a key issue amid a severe global shortage in qualified nurses. Our Human Resources department has obtained special sanctions from Dubai Health Authority and has launched the Professional Development Program for New Graduate Nurses to encourage and coach in ways that will enable new nurses to maintain their enthusiasm and vision while they are acquire the skills and perspectives needed to operate efficiently within the system. During this program, our intention for new graduate nurses,
is to develop the expertise that will lead to confident, intuitive, appropriate and comprehensive nursing care management in line with best international practices,� Anani added. The Memorandum of Understanding is the first of its kind in the healthcare sector in Jordan, and was jointly signed and facilitated by Dr. Mohammed Al Qudah, Director of Employment and Training at Jordan’s Ministry of Labour and Nisha Varghese, Director of Human Resources at Canadian Specialist Hospital in Dubai. .-Ends-_ About Canadian Hospital: Canadian Specialist Hospitals (Deira and Bur Dubai) are two of the largest private hospitals in Dubai and the institution of choice for referrals from small and medium-sized medical centers that lack some of our specialized diagnostic and treatment facilities. CSH has grown to become one of the most advanced and comprehensive healthcare institutions in the region. CSH provides a wide range of medical services and houses most of the surgical facilities of Dubai. Continuous development and investment in technology, medical expertise and support facilities have contributed to the hospitals' current stature as one of the preeminent medical institutions in the Middle East. About Raee Public Relations Raee is a boutique consultancy that offers tailored communication solutions that deliver results. Our research-based approach ensures we are relevant to your business dynamic, while our regional systems ensure we are alert and coherent. Drawn from an international cross-section of journalism, PR and creative professionals, our team is fuelled by passion and guided by fact. For more information, please visit our website: www.raeepr.com For more information contact: Raee Public Relations Sana Lababidi Media Relations Manager Tel : 04 4506870 Fax : 04 3695482 Email : s.lababidi@raeeme.com