Department offers Opportunities for Mpumalanga Youth

03 July 2008

As part of its efforts to reduce the shortage of health professionals in the province, in particular doctors, the department of Health and Social Services will once more be sending 25 students to Cuba to study for medicine.

The requirements is that a student must have passed matric with exemption with science subjects, must not be older than 25 years, have no criminal record and must be prepared to undergo screening for chronic diseases and be bonafide residents of Mpumalanga.

The applications forms can be obtained form our three (3) districts as follows; Ehlanzeni 013 755 1000; Gert Sibande 017 811 1642 and Nkangala 013 653 5018. Applications must be submitted with a certified identity document, certified matric certificate, proof of residence, six (4 x 5cm) photos and present a medical certificate. All applicants must have a valid South African Passport.

“Our youth must have no reason to commit crime or do drugs, because their democratic government has and will continue to avail opportunities for them to better their lives and those of their communities. After five years in Cuba, we expect these young people to come back and service their communities, and that is the only commitment we need from them”, said MEC Fish Mahlalela.

The closing date for applications is 11 July 2008.

For general enquiries please contact our toll free number 0800 20 40 98.

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