KP2MI and Ministry of Health Push Indonesian Healthcare Workers into Global Markets
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection (KP2MI) and the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) are collaborating to boost the absorption of Indonesian healthcare workers into overseas job markets, in line with projections of 50,000 healthcare graduates by 2029.
According to an official statement from KP2MI in Jakarta on Thursday, Deputy Minister of P2MI Christina Aryani stated that the collaboration between KP2MI and Kemenkes represents a crucial momentum in strengthening synergy to open up overseas employment access for Indonesian healthcare workers.
This was conveyed after the signing of a cooperation agreement regarding the preparation of migrant workers in the health sector through the establishment of a Migrant Career Center within the Ministry of Health’s Health Polytechnic (Poltekkes) in Jakarta.
According to Christina, interest in working abroad is quite high, but it is hindered by limited access to information on certification, requirements, and placement administration.
“Through this collaboration, we aim to create a stronger and more integrated ecosystem, so that healthcare graduates, especially nurses, can access information and overseas job opportunities more easily and directly,” she explained.
Christina also stated that the cooperation between KP2MI and Kemenkes aims to prepare Indonesian healthcare workers who are competitive in the global market.
It is known that Kemenkes currently oversees 38 Health Polytechnics that consistently produce healthcare workers, including nurses. The number of graduates is projected to reach 50,000 by 2029, while the absorption rate of Indonesian healthcare workers into overseas markets is only 10 percent.
KP2MI mentioned that the placement of Indonesian healthcare workers has been ongoing in Germany and Japan, and is currently exploring new cooperation opportunities with Bulgaria.
Christina said that opportunities for placing healthcare workers will continue to expand in line with the increasing global labour needs due to the aging population phenomenon in various countries.
“Through strong collaboration, Indonesian healthcare workers can become increasingly competitive and gain access to safe, legal work that provides optimal benefits,” said Christina.
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Health Dante Saksono Harbuwono hopes that the number of Health Polytechnic graduates filling overseas job opportunities will increase further.
“Information on overseas job opportunities can also be obtained more comprehensively through this collaboration between the two ministries,” he stated.