The Ministry of Health (MOH), represented by the Directorate General of Health Services of Muscat Governorate (DGHS-Muscat) signed today (Tuesday) a cloud hosting project agreement with Oman Digital Data Company (Oman Data Park) at the company’s headquarters.
The agreement was signed on behalf of the Ministry of Health by Dr. Thamra Saeed Al-Ghafri, DGHS-Muscat Director General, and on behalf of Oman Data Park by Mr. Khaled bin Nasser Al-Abri, the General Manager of Corporate Support.
Dr. Thamar pointed out the importance of strengthening the partnership between the government and other sectors to develop and provide high-quality health services. She also commended the noble initiative Oman Digital Data Company presented to support the electronic training and administrative platform “Athar” for the Directorate General of Health Services of Muscat Governorate.
The platform provides high-quality training services to develop skills and enhance the competencies of health workers. It also works to improve the basics of vocational training by providing digital tools that work to raise the quality of health services. The platform serves as the main gateway for employees of the Directorate to stay updated on training updates, professional development programs, and facilitates the process for employees to apply for missions, study leaves, and training grants. The activation of the platform has brought about a qualitative transformation in the field of training and various administrative services. Training materials have become accessible to all employees under the Directorate, serving as the primary electronic reference for employee training data and as a measure of their training proficiency.
Mr. Khaled bin Nasser Al-Abri, the General Manager of Corporate Support, explained that the company is constantly working on developing electronic systems and programs in various work environments to keep pace with the scientific and technological advancements of the e-government. He emphasized that this platform represents a successful opportunity for human development, saving effort, money, and time for employees.
He also affirmed that the company will provide technical support by offering cloud hosting for the platform for a duration of two years. This support ensures the continuous operation of the electronic platform and enhances the security of its data to the highest possible extent. Additionally, it boosts the speed of the website and contributes to the flexibility of its updates and upgrades.