HealthForceOntario
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HealthForceOntariois a collaborative initiative , announced May 3, 2006 ,involving three Ontario Canada ministries: Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC), Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) and Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (Ontario) (MCI). by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. It includes a range of initiatives to help Ontario identify its health resource needs, develop new provider roles to meet changing health needs, work with the education system to provide health care professionals.
[edit] Programs and Initiatives
Health Force Ontario consists of 4 programs :
HFOJobs – Employment Portal -Is a comprehensive web-based employment portal for nurses and physicians seeking employment in Ontario.
New Graduate Promise - In 2007 every new Ontario nursing graduate will be garaunteed full time employment
HealthForceOntario Recruitment Centre - The HealthForceOntario Recruitment Centre will help navigate the requirements for health care professionals from outside Ontario.
Centre for Internationally Educated Health Professionals - This centre, launched in partnership with Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, is a single point of access for resources, and counseling to help internationally educated health professionals living in Ontario enter the workforce.
[edit] Funding
Interprofessional, Mentorship, Preceptorship, Leadership and Coaching Fund - The Ontario government accepted proposals from health sector employers, health professional associations, and post-secondary education institutions for a $14.4-million interprofessional, mentorship, preceptorship, leadership and coaching fund that will bring health professionals together to provide more comprehensive care to Ontarians.
Allied Health Professional Development Fund - Members of six regulated health professions are eligible for funding through HealthForceOntario’s Allied Health Professional Development Fund.
Interprofessional Health Education Innovation Fund - This is a $5 million fund that supports health professions learning together.
