CSMC partners with Netherlands’ OTTO for nursing career development program

CSMC partners with Netherlands’ OTTO for nursing career development program

Tuesday, July 26

 

Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) adds Netherlands-based employment agency OTTO Work Force to its roster of global partners for its Nursing Development Program. An agreement between the two organizations was signed last June 27, Monday.

Present at the signing were CSMC President and CEO Raul C. Pagdanganan and OTTO Founder and CEO Frank van Gool. CSMC’s Vice President and CFO Marivic Mabuti, Director for Nursing Leona Paula Macalintal, Head of Human Resources Maria Louzel Diaz-Tiozon, Chief Medical Officer Zenaida Javier-Uy, Head of Business Planning and Development Shirard Adiviso, and OTTO Project Managers Sophie van Hoenselaar and Kirsten van Gool were also in attendance.

CSMC’s Nursing Development Program was created in line with the hospital’s mission of providing world-class training to its medical practitioners. The program’s goal is to give Caring Cardinal nurses opportunities to gain international experience and become globally competitive professionals.

“The health innovation landscape in the Netherlands boasts of state-of-the-art advancements that are recognized by global institutions,” said Pagdanganan. “Along with our mission of providing patient-centered care, this opportunity for our Filipino Caring Cardinal nurses will allow them to enhance their skills and jumpstart their global career.”

Through the agreement with OTTO, which is the Netherlands’ largest international employment service organization, CSMC nurses will be able to help alleviate the country’s current shortage of healthcare workers in Dutch hospitals.

Additionally, the program ensures that participants will be able to share their newfound knowledge and lead their fellow nurses upon their return, promoting growth and advancement within CSMC.

“We see very good, motivated, well-qualified people in the Philippines,” said van Gool. “That means that these people are really fitting [not just to the] Dutch but also to [other] European countries.”

CSMC is also currently partnered with US-based employment agency ADEX Medical Staffing for a similar program.

For more information about CSMC’s Nursing Career Development Program, as well as other programs and services that CSMC offers, please visit https://cardinalsantos.com.ph/. CSMC is also on Facebook, like and follow them at www.facebook.com/CardinalSantos.

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Do you have enough work experience to land a healthcare job abroad?

Do you have enough work experience to land a healthcare job abroad?

Friday, May 13

 

Overseas doctors in countries like the UAE must have a minimum of five years of professional experience from their home country, while nurses must have at least two to three.

After long hours of studying, countless exams, hospital rotations, and clinical internships, you’re finally ready to put your healthcare degree to good use and take on actual work in the hospital. If you’re aiming to gain that experience overseas, you might need to be a little bit more patient as some healthcare regulators in other countries require a few years’ work experience in the medical field before you can land a job. 

The National Health Service (NHS), the United Kingdom’s largest healthcare employer that hires a diverse range of healthcare workers worldwide, usually recommends overseas doctors to have at least two to three years of practice, post-graduate training, and certain internships to work in the UK. Meanwhile, overseas nurses need to have a registered nurse license and at least one year of work experience to have a chance to be shortlisted in the NHS. 

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), overseas healthcare professionals require work experience in the home country to qualify. For example, registered nurses must have at least two to three years of relevant work experience. On the other hand, specialist roles require more extensive consulting experience.

In other countries like the United Arab Emirates, overseas healthcare professionals need more work experience. Doctors need a minimum of five years of work history, while nurses require at least two to three. If you’re aiming for specialty roles, you need to have been in practice for at least eight years.

While this might sound discouraging for medical workers with limited work experience, don’t fret because there are many ways to gain relevant healthcare work experience:

Volunteer for medical missions. Medical mission trips allow healthcare workers to put their knowledge and skills to good use, and ultimately make them better practitioners, while at the same time help the less fortunate without access to healthcare. 

Find entry-level positions that do not require work experience. There are medical facilities that are willing to hire new nurse graduates. Fresh graduates may want to look into becoming a nurse for private clinics, academic institutions, residential nurses, or in-home care.

Find a supported internship or program supported by your school. Schools may have internship programs that may be useful to develop industry knowledge and nursing skills. Sometimes, internships can lead to a network of connections and future jobs. 

Explore related positions. While it’s great if your first job is a nurse, it may not always be the case for some new graduates. For others who are struggling to secure a job as a nurse may want to consider other related positions such as lab assistants or data-entry clerks. These roles can give fresh graduates some industry knowledge, which may be useful in their nursing careers. 

Having these initiatives on your resume will increase your credibility and highlight your commitment to your medical career. Once you feel confident enough, you can try looking for jobs that fit your skills and work experience on TrueProfile.io, a healthcare career platform which works alongside a POEA accredited agency to provide Filipino medical professionals around the world with the opportunities they need to secure a lucrative career abroad.

Simultaneously, you must collect all the basic requirements, which include either a 1x1 or 2x2 ID picture, a PSA-authenticated birth certificate, a resume, college diploma, transcript of records, employer contract, marriage contract (if applicable), NBI clearance, a passport (valid for at least six months), as well as licenses and certifications. You must also apply for a working visa once the employer offers the job. 

All these documents must be verified, which you can easily do with the help of TrueProfile.io. Through its blockchain technology, you no longer need to verify your documents over and over again when you apply. By signing up to become a member, TrueProfile.io offers its members several career solutions, including a free digital CV that can be shared with employers, regulators, and recruiters, and can also be showcased on social media. 

For interested applicants, simply create an account on TrueProfile , build a myTrueProfile page, and then set contact settings to the ‘Recommended’ option to attract new career opportunities.

To know more, visit https://www.trueprofile.io/

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Is it a good time for Filipino nurses to apply to work abroad?

Is it a good time for Filipino nurses to apply to work abroad?

Friday, April 1

The recent surge of the new COVID-19 variant has forced many countries to close their borders once again. For many industries, this has meant that dreams of working overseas are on hold for now. However, for healthcare professionals, the majority of travel restrictions are loosened due to the current global health crisis. In particular, Filipino nurses are needed now more than ever in many parts of the world. 

So if you’re a Filipino nurse dreaming of pursuing a career abroad amid the pandemic, TrueProfile.io, a platform that provides Filipino healthcare professionals around the world with the tools they need to secure a lucrative career abroad, shares some tips to make the dream happen:

Find the right job for you on TrueProfile.io

Looking for job opportunities or hospitals abroad may be overwhelming. Thankfully, TrueProfile.io can make the whole process simpler and easier for you via our partnership with a registered POEA agency. On the website, you can find a host of job openings that are specifically catered to international healthcare professionals and the needed skills and/or years of work experience as well as regulatory requirements. 

Know the requirements

Once you’ve found the job that fits your skills, you can now gather the documents needed to apply. Regulators have a list of the documents needed but normally, the basic requirements include either a 1x1 or 2x2 ID picture, PSA-authenticated birth certificate, résumé, college diploma, transcript of records, marriage contract (if applicable), NBI clearance, passport (valid for at least six months), as well as license and certifications. They must also apply for a working visa to their desired country once the employer offers the job, this process is often managed by the employer. 

Several healthcare recruiters and employers throughout Europe and the Middle East have already partnered with TrueProfile.io to help with their medical staffing requirements. TrueProfile.io can assist job applicants with the process from start to finish, from finding a job to verification and licensing.

Getting vaccinated may be a requirement, and you may need to present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival

Many countries now require inbound travelers to be fully vaccinated before entering their country. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you are fully vaccinated 14 days after your dose of an accepted single-dose vaccine or 14 days after receiving your second dose of an accepted two-dose vaccine. Additionally, once you’ve secured the job abroad, you may need to present proof of a negative RT-PCR result upon arrival. You may either need to take the test in your home country or at the airport of destination, where you may be required to stay in quarantine while waiting for the results. 

Be open and ready for constant change

While you may already have set your career plans, keep in mind that we are still living in these very unusual times. Several countries are actively hiring for healthcare workers due to the impact of the ongoing pandemic, make sure you research geographies or specific countries that you may not have previously considered as many are offering excellent opportunities and remuneration for talented healthcare professionals.

If you are an interested applicant, simply create an account on TrueProfile.io, build a digital CV, and then set contact settings to the ‘Recommended’ option in order to attract new career opportunities.

To know more, visit https://www.trueprofile.io/

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Is 2018 A Good Year for Employers and Job Hunters?

Is 2018 A Good Year for Employers and Job Hunters?

Thursday, March 1

March is graduation month for most universities and colleges in the Philippines. After the excitement and happiness for finally finishing school, anxiety sets in. Questions like "Will I get employed right away?", "What's the career waiting for me?", or "Am I good enough to be accepted in my dream company?" begin to cloud a fresh grad's mind. Let us not forget that these fresh graduates also need to compete with those who are currently or previously employed looking for better opportunities.

What the candidates think 

On a scale of 1 to 7 with 7 being what will most likely to happen to those looking for jobs

• Competition in my field of specialization will become tougher (5.47)
• The job market will diversify with new types of skills and jobs (5.11)
• Job opportunities in my industry will grow (5.01)
• More foreign companies will enter the country and start operations (4.98)
• Companies will expand and hire more employees (4.83)
• Start-ups will thrive and grow their business (4.77)
• More local companies will open and set-up business (4.68)
• Searching for good job opportunities will be easy (4.35)
• Getting an interview for good job opportunities will be easy (4.27)
• Applying to good job opportunities will be easy (4.23)

Benefits candidates look for

• Health / medical insurance
• Health / medical insurance for dependents
• Food allowance
• Flexible work hours
• Pension / retirement plan
• Family care leave
• Additional paternity leave
• Additional maternity leave
• Birthday leave
• Marriage leave

Is 2018 a good year for employers and job hunters? Here's Jobstreet.com Outlook Report.

• 95% of employers are foreseeing to expand, hire more and maintain its existing workforce
• 45% of candidates are actively applying while 44% are monitoring the job market
• Sales, Customer Service, and IT are the most in-demand specializations 

The Jobstreet.com Job Outlook Report 7-point scale reveals that employers averaged a 5.01 showing an increase in outlook optimism compared to 2017 while job hunters maintained their optimism at 4.68.

Job hunters expressed concerns about the competition in their fields and diversification of skills. They also feel that applying for a good job opportunity may be more challenging in 2018. Those who are currently employed and actively searching for better opportunities stated that their main reason is that the benefits they most prefer are not offered by their present employers.

Are you graduating or someone actively seeking for a new job? Do you have a positive job outlook for 2018? Share your thoughts.

You might also want to take a look at my 2017 article, Are Filipinos Happy in the Workplace?.

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