Councillor Marta Villanueva will attend a significant job opportunities event at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona's Horta-Guinardó district on Friday, 19th June, starting at 09:15. The event focuses on roles within the health and care sector. It aims to connect job seekers with new professional paths.
The Horta-Guinardó District organises this event. It forms part of its Economic Development Plan 2024-2027. Barcelona Activa and Vall d'Hebron University Hospital collaborate on the initiative. The event targets professionals from public administration, business, and the third sector. It also helps individuals seeking new jobs or career changes.
Miquel Domènech, a social psychology professor from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), will deliver a conference. His talk is titled "Health, Care, and Technology: Looking to the Future." This presentation will analyse technology's impact on health and care. It will also consider the ethical and social aspects of digitalisation.
Exploring Technology's Role in Care
Professor Domènech's conference will reflect on these ethical and social aspects. He will also propose ideas for more sustainable and equitable care futures. These futures will focus on people-centred approaches. Following this, a round table discussion will start at 10:20. Georgina Ferri, director of betevé, will moderate the session. Professionals from the Hospital, education, public administration, and business will share their perspectives. They will discuss challenges and opportunities in the health and care sector.
Direct Support for Job Seekers
The event includes practical activities for citizens seeking health and care jobs. These include an information session on the Catalan Health Institute (ICS) job board. It also covers job opportunities at Vall d'Hebron Hospital for various professional profiles. Additionally, a recruitment event will take place. This targets companies providing services to the Hospital. Examples include cleaning, access control, and hospitality providers.
Horta-Guinardó's Economic Vision
The Horta-Guinardó district, home to over 160,000 residents, prioritises economic development. Its Economic Development Plan 2024-2027 seeks to find collaboration opportunities with local economic agents. The district promotes various actions to strengthen the health and care sector. This initiative aims to open new collaboration avenues with a key partner like Vall d'Hebron Hospital. This helps create job opportunities for local residents.
This event highlights the district's commitment to local employment. It also strengthens Barcelona's vital health and care sector for the future.
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Originally published by Barcelona City Council Press Room. Read original article.
