The Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visits a pavilion at the sixth Qatar Career Fair, at the Qatar National Convention Centre, yesterday.
DOHA: Qatar Career Fair 2013, which opened yesterday at the Qatar National Convention Centre, is offering opportunities to support Qatari youth to develop their career skills.
Sidra
The Sidra Medical and Research Center, member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, the Pearl Sponsor of the Qatar Career Fair 2013 will provide attendees with information on career opportunities for clinical and non-clinical positions within the hospital. The Sidra booth, located in Hall 8 of the education, health and sports section (booth number Ehs-ps01), will offer visitors a chance to win an iPad everyday. Sidra will also be taking part in the ‘Search for Information’ competition, which runs until April 6.
Sidra Communications Project Director Khalid Al Mohannadi, said: “Sidra is committed to Qatarisation and we are keen to give Qatari candidates every possible opportunity to apply for roles at Sidra.”For those who do not have experience in relevant fields to date, Sidra will also be offering opportunities through the Sidra Scholarship Program and the JANA program. The Sidra Scholarship helps to prepare those interested in building a career by equipping them with the necessary skills and experience.
PHCC
Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) will offer around 400 career opportunities in 2013 for Qatari nationals with the list topped by clinical vacancies such as medical, nursing or laboratory and radiology technicians. A number of other, non clinical positions, in the administration are will be introduced at Qatar Career Fair as well. Dr Mariam Ali Abdulmalik, PHCC Managing Director, stressed the importance of selecting and empowering a qualified Qatari manpower for attaining a sustainable progression of the country, especially in the health care sector.
Tasweeq
Qatar International Petroleum Marketing Company Ltd. (Tasweeq) is participating as Gold exhibitor in the Energy and Industry section in Qatar Career Fair 2013. Saad Al Kuwari, Chief Executive Officer, Tasweeq, said, “Tasweeq regards Qatar Career Fair as an ideal platform to meet promising national graduates and professionals who could be inducted into Tasweeq’s workforce, in line with Tasweeq recruitment needs. Tasweeq seeks to train and develop these graduates into world-class professionals with the right business acumen to market Qatar’s petroleum products of crude oil, condensates, refined products and LPG globally.” Tasweeq currently reached 42 percent Qatarisation and aims to reach 50 percent by end of 2015, which is well in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. In addition, Tasweeq’s Executive Management reached 47 percent Qatarisation.
KAHRAMAA
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has announced employment opportunities with technical jobs for promising Qatari graduates and cadres in various engineering areas (electrical, mechanical, civil, electronic and IT, etc). Employment opportunities pertaining to the administrative and business development-related positions are also being offered for fresh graduates and qualified cadres matching with their qualifications and experiences. Besides, a number of educational programmes and personal development opportunities are also available to Qatari students.
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