Doha, December 23, 2013
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently participated in the 8th Sponsorship and Internship Career Forum at Qatar University's College of Business and Economics. Held in mid-November, the event connected students with some of Qatar's top companies, fostering discussions about sponsorship and internship opportunities.
"The Sponsorship and Internship Forum was an important platform that connected Qatari students, job seekers and employers. During the four-day event HMC recorded over 120 significant contacts; we are currently following up on these applicants," said Fatima Haider, HMC's Human Resources Executive Director.
HMC, represented by the Human Resources Department, exhibited at the event, offering students an opportunity to ask questions and seek advice about sponsorship, internship, training and future employment opportunities with the Corporation.
"At HMC there are many areas of specialization on offer for job seekers. Employment at HMC provides young graduates with a secure future and valuable work experience, while also helping them make an important contribution to building their country's future," added Ms. Haider.
During the event HMC also piloted a new evaluation scheme, asking students who visited the Corporation's booth to complete a short written questionnaire pertaining to how they view HMC and what motivates their career choices.
"At HMC we understand the importance of recruiting the right people, in the right roles. Maximizing employee potential is a top priority and each young graduate who joins HMC is viewed as an investment," said Ms. Haider.
Students who completed the questionnaire were invited to enter a draw to win one of two prize packages. The winners received their prize at HMC's Human Resources offices earlier this month.
Each year HMC participates in a number of local career fairs in order to recruit top Qatari talent. As the largest government employers in the country, HMC offers Qatari graduates, undergraduates and those seeking new opportunities a range of rewarding career opportunities. HMC is committed to providing competitive benefits and salaries to attract, and retain, top professionals, enabling the Corporation to grow to meet the healthcare needs of the nation.
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About HMC
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is the principal public healthcare provider for the State of Qatar. The Corporation manages eight hospitals along with further specialist clinical, educational and research facilities, and is growing in capacity each year around the diverse needs of the evolving population. HMC's ambition is to become an academic health system; a world leading center of excellence in clinical care, medical education and research that transforms into significant clinical advancements.
HMC believes in excellence in healthcare, education and research with each supporting the other to provide world-class quality patient care in a safe and healing environment.
As well as four general hospitals situated in the most densely populated areas of Qatar, HMC also manages four specialist hospitals, looking after patients with the most prevalent conditions, including cancer, heart conditions, rehabilitation, and a hospital providing specialist treatment for women. HMC also operates the national Ambulance Service and a home healthcare service.
The Corporation was the first public healthcare system outside the United States to achieve Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation for all hospitals simultaneously. JCI accreditation is based on quality and safety across all clinical and management functions.
HMC is also the first hospital system in the Middle East to achieve institutional accreditation from the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education - International (ACGME-I), which demonstrates excellence in the way medical graduates are trained through residency, internship and fellowship programs. www.hamad.qa
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