Following the directives of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), "Tamkeen" announced the launch of a new healthcare support bundle targeting 750 Bahraini healthcare professionals.

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 programmes to help them specialise in in-demand fields, preparing them to become medical consultants.

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 specialised 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.

Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund "Tamkeen", said: "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."

In addition, His Excellency Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al Nawakhatha, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Health commended Tamkeen’s role in supporting the healthcare sector, noting: "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."

Applications for fellowship, residency (board certification), dentistry, and allied health programmes can be submitted through the Supreme Council of Health’s website at www.sch.org.bh.

Opportunities related to the Bachelor of Nursing programme will be included in the scholarship plan to be announced by the Ministry of Education. Meanwhile, the opening of applications for nursing specialties at the University of Bahrain will be announced at a later stage.

Tamkeen’s support for the healthcare sector is in line with its 2025 strategic priorities, which focus on enhancing the position and competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping Bahrainis with suitable skills for career development in the private sector, and prioritising enterprise growth, digitisation, and sustainability, and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labor market and private sector.