30,000 healthcare jobs to be created by 2020: Gan Kim Yong

Singapore

BETWEEN 2015 and 2020, a total of 30,000 new healthcare jobs are projected to be created under the 2020 Healthcare Manpower Plan launched by Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on Thursday, as the government looks to build a strong local core of Singaporeans within the growing health and aged-care sector.

Speaking at the second national seminar on productivity in healthcare, Mr Gan said the plan comprises various initiatives that would create jobs across various levels, thereby providing opportunities for fresh school leavers, mid-career Singaporeans, non-practising healthcare professionals, as well as older workers.