Dubai Health Authority Showcases Emiratisation Efforts With Job Opportunities And Training Programmes At Ru’ya Careers Fair

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is actively promoting specialised training and employment initiatives at Ru’ya 2025, the UAE’s largest career fair for Emiratis. This effort aims to bolster Emiratisation and cultivate a highly skilled national workforce. The event took place from 23rd to 25th September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where DHA announced 342 job openings for Emiratis in medical, administrative, and technical sectors.

Noura Al Midfa, Director of Human Resources at DHA, mentioned that applicants are being welcomed at Hall 2, Stand B2-1. Initial interviews are conducted there. She highlighted that advanced training programmes are in place to prepare young Emiratis for leadership, supervisory, and operational roles within the healthcare sector.

Among these initiatives is the Nokhba programme, which spans 12 months. It offers on-the-job training and skill development in areas like IT, cybersecurity, health insurance, auditing, licensing, research, data analysis, and finance. Launched in 2023, this programme has attracted a diverse pool of Emirati talent across various administrative and specialist fields.

Dr Latifa Al Rostamani, Acting Director of Medical Education and Research at DHA, stated that the Authority runs several initiatives to empower citizens in nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, and other allied health fields. These include the Tibb wa Uloom programme launched in 2016. It has enrolled 553 students so far with 242 graduates.

The Unified Internship Programme has also been beneficial for 512 doctors. It supports residency and fellowship training for 182 doctors through partnerships with private sector entities. Dr Al Rostamani noted that DHA’s initiatives are supported by advanced learning platforms providing continuous skills development under expert supervision.

Opportunities Across Various Sectors

The job opportunities announced by DHA include roles within the Authority itself as well as positions with private healthcare providers participating alongside DHA at the fair. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to integrate more Emiratis into key sectors of the economy.

DHA's efforts reflect a commitment to fostering a skilled workforce capable of meeting future challenges in healthcare. By offering comprehensive training programmes and employment opportunities, they aim to ensure that Emiratis are well-prepared for various roles within the industry.

With inputs from WAM