Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 1, 2016 16:12:29 GMT 12
Maori representation within health workforce a 'work in progress'
Maori make up only 3 per cent of the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board's workforce, despite making up 12 per cent of the district's population.
Figures from the New Zealand Medical Workforce survey released last week show the proportion of doctors who identify as Maori is increasing nationally, although Maori are still under-represented in the medical workforce when compared to the proportion of Maori in the general population.
The health board was exploring how it could improve the recruitment and retention of Maori employees, Wereta said.
Steps had also been taken to improve the cultural awareness of all health board staff…..
www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/76384826/maori-representation-within-health-workforce-a-work-in-progress
Maori make up only 3 per cent of the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board's workforce, despite making up 12 per cent of the district's population.
Figures from the New Zealand Medical Workforce survey released last week show the proportion of doctors who identify as Maori is increasing nationally, although Maori are still under-represented in the medical workforce when compared to the proportion of Maori in the general population.
The health board was exploring how it could improve the recruitment and retention of Maori employees, Wereta said.
Steps had also been taken to improve the cultural awareness of all health board staff…..
www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/76384826/maori-representation-within-health-workforce-a-work-in-progress