Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) and the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday, as part of the efforts to strengthen cooperation between higher education institutions and the healthcare sector in Qatar.
The agreement aims to establish a strategic framework for collaboration in scientific research, training, capacity building, and support for continuing education programs, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the National Health Strategy 2024-2030.
In a statement, DI said the MoU seeks to explore opportunities for cooperation between the two parties through specialized training courses, hosting DI students in practical training programs within PHCC, and developing joint research projects that contribute to producing impactful scientific publications addressing healthcare issues at the national and regional levels.
It also provides for the possibility of recruiting outstanding DI graduates to work at PHCC and outlines plans for joint participation in relevant national and international conferences and forums, DI added.
The MoU was signed by Executive Director of the PHCC's Workforce Training and Development, Laila Al Jasmi, and Dean of the School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy at DI, Dr. Ayhab Saad, in the presence of representatives from both institutions.
Commenting on the signing, Dr. Ayhab Saad said: "The signing of this memorandum represents a strategic step towards building strong bridges of collaboration between higher education and the healthcare sector in Qatar. At the DI, we believe that investment in scientific research is an investment in the health and well-being of society. This partnership reflects our commitment to graduating cadres capable of making a real impact and enhancing the quality of healthcare and education in line with Qatar National Vision 2030
For her part, Al Jasmi emphasized that the agreement reflects PHCC's commitment to strengthening the capabilities of its medical and administrative staff through the latest training methods.
This, she noted, will help reduce medical errors, improve patient experiences, and accelerate the delivery of services. She added that the five-year renewable MoU is built on five main pillars of cooperation, the first of which is professional training and development.
This includes short- and long-term training programs in areas such as strategic leadership, performance indicators, human capital management, and specialized consultancy, Al Jasmi added.
She indicated that the agreement also provides PHCC employees with the opportunity to enroll in postgraduate programs (master's and PhD) offered by the DI, thereby contributing to the raising of the level of academic qualifications of its workforce.
