Faculty of nursing - Graduates Affairs Unit

Graduates Affairs Unit

About the Unit

The Graduates Affairs Unit at the Helwan University Faculty of Nursing was established following the Faculty Council's approval (Resolution No. 106) on January 15, 2019, and subsequently the University Council's approval (Resolution No. 478) on March 26, 2019.

This unit's core mission is to continuously engage with graduates and maintain regular communication. It focuses on identifying the training needs of alumni based on their workplaces and requirements within hospitals. To address these needs, the unit organizes training courses informed by surveys it designs and distributes to graduates through various communication channels.

Vision of the Unit

To be the vital link between the labor market and graduates of the Helwan University Faculty of Nursing, actively assisting alumni in overcoming the challenges and difficulties they encounter in their professional and social lives.

Mission of the graduates affairs Unit

The Graduates Affairs Unit mission is to strengthen the bond between the Faculty and its graduates, activate mutual cooperation between the Faculty and the community, and continuously enhance the scientific and practical competencies of graduates to meet labor market demands and community needs. This includes coordinating with employers to provide suitable training and employment opportunities.

Objectives of the graduates affairs Unit

Document the Unit's Vision and Mission.
Establish and regularly update a dedicated database for the Faculty's graduates.
Work to strengthen the relationship between alumni and the Faculty through continuous communication.
Guide final-year students (interns) to available job opportunities in the labor market by contacting various employers and advertising these opportunities on notice boards.
Liaise with specialized local and international recruitment agencies and publicize available opportunities for graduates.
Continuously follow up with alumni, prepare them, and assist them in securing distinguished professional job opportunities.
Maintain ongoing follow-up with alumni by providing technical support to develop their performance, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and determine their training needs to offer appropriate support.
Provide continuous training for the Faculty's graduates on all new developments in nursing and medical sciences to enhance their competencies in line with the diverse skills required by the labor market.
Foster a spirit of excellence and competition among graduates by honoring outstanding individuals during graduation ceremonies.
Encourage a spirit of community engagement among alumni and their participation in various Faculty activities, committees, and councils.
Provide feedback reports from alumni and on labor market needs to aid in the development of educational programs, thereby achieving the Faculty's mission and strategic objectives.

Activits of Graduates Affairs Unit

Design a dedicated website for the Unit, featuring its vision, mission, and objectives, hosted on the Faculty's main website.
Develop and implement communication mechanisms to interact with alumni.
Create a dedicated online presence for the Unit to facilitate direct communication with graduates via internet social platforms (e.g., a Facebook page, a Helwan University Faculty of Nursing alumni forum, and an Alumni Unit Telegram channel).
Continuously follow up with alumni and maintain communication, establishing and regularly updating both hardcopy and electronic databases for graduates.
Conduct research and surveys on labor market requirements, focusing on the number of graduates needed in various specialties. This includes surveying the opinions of employers (beneficiaries) on the quality and efficiency of graduates and the level of skills required.
Work to develop job-seeking skills and strategies for career retention, by surveying alumni about their training needs (both knowledge and skills).
Develop and implement training courses for graduates to ensure quality and efficiency in performance, in cooperation with the Faculty's academic departments and other units.
Assist graduates in finding employment opportunities in the private sector at both local and international levels.
Invite alumni to Faculty events and encourage their participation in various Faculty activities and forums, including meetings, seminars, conferences, and periodic gatherings both inside and outside the Faculty.
Honor distinguished alumni at the annual graduation ceremony, inviting various cohorts and their families to strengthen ties among them.
Formalize communication between the Alumni Syndicate and the Faculty's Alumni Association.
Publish a guide that includes a description of the Unit, along with its mission, vision, and objectives.