Healthy job prospects need better awareness

Thu, Feb 16th 2012, 10:00 PM

By NATARIO McKENZIE

Tribune Business Reporter

nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net

"PHENOMENAL" employment opportunities exist for Bahamians in healthcare and allied industries, a leading doctor said yesterday, noting that the sector currently relies on a significant number of expatriate workers.

Well-known urologist, Dr Robin Roberts, told Tribune Business that the medical profession has for a long time been viewed as mainly one for just doctors and nurses. "We are, at most, 20 per cent of the health industry workers, and that's just coming to light now. There are a lot of other job opportunities in the medical field," Dr Roberts said.

"I think, unfortunately, there is a l ...

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