The World Health Organization has designated 2021 as the International Year of Health and Care Workers.
The WHO Regional Office for Eastern Mediterranean recognizes the untiring efforts and service of all health workers, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Regional Office calls for nominations for recognition awards for all cadres of health workers for their outstanding contribution to improving health services and strengthening health workforce in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Categories are awarded in the following 3 areas:
Leadership
Service delivery
Education.
Nomination criteria
Nominees can be from any health profession working in a country of WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Work in the health workforce field, as a health service provider, manager or in health professionals education for at least 5 years.
Recognized as an agent for change or an outstanding driver of health workforce in the community or country.
Engaging other professions or people working in related areas.
Demonstrate innovative skills and leadership in her/his work.
Nominee must not be subject to any conditions, or restrictions to practice, or under investigation, or disciplinary processes.
Nomination process
Nominations may be made by colleagues, supervisors, or executives from public and private sectors from service delivery and management levels (primary, secondary and tertiary level institutions, subnational and national level institutions), academic institutions, regulatory bodies, civil society and nongovernmental organizations and others. The submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee of experts from the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The winners will be announced during the fourth quarter of 2021.
Submission process and deadline
Please submit nominations by completing the nomination form no later than 22 August 2021.