JAMMU, Jan 9: While chairing a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the status of vacancies of different categories of posts at various levels and progress on referral of posts in Government Medical Colleges and Health and Medical department across Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today emphasized on the need for timely referral of vacant posts to address shortages of Doctors, paramedics and other support staff in healthcare institutions across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister emphasized on the need for timely referral of vacant posts to address shortages of doctors, paramedics and support staff in hospitals and medical institutions.
She sought detailed updates on sanctioned posts, vacancies and the status of selections being processed through recruiting agencies.
Stressing that efficient human resource forms the backbone of the healthcare system, Sakeena Itoo directed officials to streamline procedures and remove bottlenecks delaying appointments as well as posting of specialists in deserving areas.
She ordered to cancel attachments of all doctors and paramedics and post them in areas facing acute shortage of staff & directed the officers. She further asked all Principals of GMCs and Directors to ascertain the requirement of Doctors and specialists in their respective medical institutions and make a proper plan for posting of required staff at these places.
She also stressed on both Directors for rationalisation of staff in order to fill necessary manpower gaps of specialists in far flung areas. T
he Minister also directed the Principals for timely finalisation of Recruitment Rules for all categories of posts so that the process of recruitment is expedited and the vacant posts are filled timely.
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