Bahraini dentists who have completed their four-year training contracts, but remain without full-time positions, could soon find permanent jobs in the public sector.
An urgent proposal calling on the government to offer employment opportunities for ‘trainee dentists’ was unanimously approved by MPs during the Parliament session yesterday. It was submitted by five MPs led by Strategic Thinking Bloc spokesman MP Khalid Bu Onk.
According to the explanatory memorandum, the measure seeks to ensure job stability for qualified Bahraini dentists who have successfully completed the Health Ministry’s accredited training programme, gained extensive practical experience in public hospitals, and demonstrated high professional competence.
Mr Bu Onk said it was ‘deeply unfair and demoralising’ for young Bahraini professionals to remain without jobs despite fulfilling every requirement.
“Young Bahraini dentists have proven their commitment and ability through years of study, training, and service,” Mr Bu Onk said.
“After completing their four-year contracts, they deserve to be permanently appointed, not left jobless. This is both a matter of fairness and national responsibility.”
Mr Bu Onk stressed that the move would not only support the state’s Bahrainisation efforts, but also reduce dependence on expatriate doctors.
“This proposal is not about creating privilege, it is about recognising merit,” he added.
“The government invested in their training, and now it must secure their professional future to ensure that Bahrain continues to build a strong, self-reliant healthcare system.”
The MPs emphasised that lack of jobs would also undermine the confidence of Bahraini youth in government training programmes.
Meanwhile, Parliament session abruptly ended after an MP walked out yesterday.
The lengthy session, which started at 9.30am, ended at 5.15pm as MPs discussed what in parliamentary terms are called late submitted ‘urgent topics’.
Speaker Ahmed Al Musallam refused to allow MP Mohammed Al Rifaee to comment on a proposal because of the ‘repetitive’ nature of his voiced opinions. He decided to walk out leaving the chamber with only 20 MPs from a 21 required quorum.
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