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Aurora by Chinta

Recruitment in India

The Aurora project is a sustainable and ethical initiative where employers and the nursing training institute IVV Sint-Vincentius (Belgium) collaborate to fill high-demand vacancies in healthcare, by actively recruiting from non-EU countries.

In puirsuit of this goal, an ethical reciprocal model is being developed for the three stakeholders: the country of origin, Flanders and the cadidate himself.

Aurora's project costs are borne by employers. The candidates participating in this project do not bear any costs.

How do we recruit in India?

The Aurora project follows a rigorous selection process:

  • Initial selection by ODEPC

    ODEPC conducts the first round of screening

  • Psychological test by Chinta (in partnership with Hudson)

    Successful candidates proceed to a psychological assessment

  • Interview with the Future Employer and the Teachers of IVV (nursing school)

Once selected, candidates becomes part of the Aurora project.

They commence Dutch language courses at the beginning of July.

By the end of Septembre, candidates must achieve a Dutch level of 2.1. Continous assessments by Dutch teachers monitor the progress. Insufficient language level at the end of September may impact participation in the Aurora training program.

Requirements for qualified staff

• Certified GNM or BSC Degree from a recognized institution.

• Evidence of clinical practice (minimum 1 year experience).

• IELTS overall band score of minimum 6 and preferably 7.

• OET score of minimum C+ and preferably B.

• Male and female.

• The candidate is preferable not older than 35 years at the start of the selection

• Keen interest in elderly, geriatric and psychiatric care (prime focus on geriatric care)

• Willingness to work in a elderly care home

• Willingness to follow a one year additional training programme about geriatric care, psychiatry and the Belgian health care system, in combination with parttime work in a elderly care home as an Health care assistant.