- Initiatives for Youth In Healthcare:
Healthcare Youth Professional Practitioner Development (HYPPD)
Healthcare Youth Professional Practitioner Development (HYPPD) is a comprehensive intervention program tailored for young healthcare professionals, specifically those aged 21 to 35 years. The initiative focuses on individuals who are currently in the articles phase of their careers, participating in internships and community service. HYPPD aims to enhance professional competencies, clinical skills, business acumen, leadership abilities, and overall personal development in a supportive and structured environment.
The program recognizes the need for young practitioners to transition smoothly from academic environments to practical healthcare settings. By incorporating personalized learning pathways, interactive simulations through the Hepea Healthcare Game, and active coaching via the Hepea Stewardship Model, HYPPD provides a holistic approach to professional development.
Participants benefit from individualized navigation charts that outline their goals and strategies for growth. The program offers access to various educational resources, such as webinars on clinical competencies, ethical considerations, and business principles relevant to the healthcare sector. Through experiential learning, peer collaboration, and mentorship opportunities, HYPPD aspires to equip young practitioners with the necessary tools to succeed and make a positive impact in their healthcare careers.
Zooming In on Nurses and Doctors (ZIOND)
Zooming In on Nurses and Doctors (ZIOND)” is a dynamic docu-reality TV series capturing the lives of South Africa’s healthcare heroes. Set in the vibrant and challenging healthcare landscape of South Africa, this series shines a spotlight on young medical professionals—nurses and doctors—who are the backbone of the nation’s healthcare system.
ZIOND is crafted to bring attention to critical issues within the healthcare sector, such as:
Transitioning: young healthcare professionals transitioning from student lives to professional platforms
- Professionals human Element: Exploring the human element of young healthcare professionals, their families background, and societies they come from,
- Human Dignity in a Broken System: Exploring how healthcare workers maintain patient dignity amidst systemic challenges.
- Mental Health and Sacrifice: Addressing the psychological toll of being a caregiver and the balance between sacrifice and personal well-being.
- Race, Gender, and Inequality: Examining how these factors intersect within healthcare delivery and impact patient and provider experiences.
- Entrepreneurship in Healthcare: Insight into how young professionals are shaping new business structures within the sector.