Press release

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,

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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.

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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.

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