The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has launched a new healthcare support bundle aimed at benefiting 750 Bahraini healthcare professionals.
The initiative comes in line with the directives of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of Tamkeen’s Board of Directors.
This initiative aligns with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s government directives to support local medical professionals, thus enhancing their employment and career development prospects. It also follows the success of the previous healthcare support bundle launched last year, which benefited more than 700 Bahrainis in collaboration with the Supreme Council of Health.
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.
Maha Mofeez CEO – Tamkeen
“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. We remain committed to empowering national talent across all economic sectors by providing employment and career development opportunities to ensure they remain the first choice of employment in the labour market.”
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.
His Excellency Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al-Nawakhatha, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Health, commended Tamkeen’s role in supporting the healthcare sector, stating that, “This new and updated healthcare support bundle accommodates labor market demand for qualified national healthcare professionals.”
“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. We extend our sincere gratitude to all partners, led by Tamkeen, for their continuous support of initiatives aimed at integrating and developing national talent in the healthcare sector,” Dr. Al-Nawakhatha added.
