Tamkeen, SCH launch support bundle targeting 750 Bahraini healthcare professionals

TDT | Manama

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Following the directives of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), “Tamkeen” announced the launch of a new healthcare support bundle targeting 750 Bahraini healthcare professionals.

The support bundle comprises seven key initiatives. The first two focus on supporting Bahraini doctors in obtaining board certification in various medical specialties. The third initiative supports Bahraini doctors in joining medical fellowship programs to help them specialize in in-demand fields, preparing them to become medical consultants.

Additionally, two initiatives are dedicated to supporting Bahraini nurses. One aims to develop national talent in the nursing field by sponsoring high school graduates to pursue a Bachelor of Nursing degree. The other focuses on helping Bahraini nurses obtain specialized qualifications in fields such as midwifery, critical care, cardiovascular care, nephrology, and emergency care.

To broaden the scope of beneficiaries of this bundle, two new initiatives have been introduced for the first time—one to support dentists and another to support allied health professionals.

Her Excellency Ms. Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund “Tamkeen”, stated: “This second healthcare initiative builds on the positive impact of the first bundle launched last year, reflecting the vital role this sector plays in supporting the national economy. The healthcare sector is one of the most promising in the Kingdom, employing over 22,000 professionals across various roles and specialties.”

In addition, His Excellency Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al-Nawakhatha, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Health, said: “This year’s initiatives, which include support for dentists and allied health professionals, will significantly enhance employment opportunities and career development prospects for Bahrainis in these disciplines.”

Applications for fellowship, residency (board certification), dentistry, and allied health programs can be submitted through the Supreme Council of Health’s website at www. sch.org.bh.

Opportunities related to the Bachelor of Nursing programme will be included in the scholarship plan to be announced by the Ministry of Education. Meanwhile, the opening of applications for nursing specialties at the University of Bahrain will be announced at a later stage.