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Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
4,352 medical officers to receive permanent offer letters by Aug 18
The health ministry said all candidates who accept the offer will begin reporting for duty in phases from Oct 2 at the ministry's facilities nationwide. PUTRAJAYA : A total of 4,352 candidates for Grade UD10 medical officer positions will receive offer letters for permanent appointments by Aug 18. In a statement, the health ministry said that all candidates who accept the offer will begin reporting for duty in phases from Oct 2 at the ministry's facilities nationwide. 'Permanent appointments must be implemented in stages as they involve officers from various contract cohorts and take into account their seniority and welfare,' the statement read. The ministry also said it held engagement sessions with the finance ministry, public services commission, and public services department to ensure the appointment process proceeds smoothly. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the efficient and orderly implementation of these appointments. It said this initiative aligns with the ministry's efforts to strengthen the public healthcare system by ensuring that critical positions are filled in an organised and balanced manner based on current service needs. On July 23, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government would expedite the hiring of 4,352 healthcare personnel, including contract doctors, to meet the shortage in the public healthcare sector.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
Health Ministry to issue permanent appointment letters to 4,352 Medical Officer candidates by August 18
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 — A total of 4,352 candidates for Grade UD10 Medical Officer posts will receive offer letters for permanent appointments by August 18, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). In a statement today, the ministry said all candidates who accepted the offer would report for duty at MOH health facilities nationwide in phases starting October 2. The ministry said the exercise involved contract officers from several cohorts and was being carried out in phases to preserve their seniority and safeguard their welfare. 'The permanent appointments must be implemented in phases as they involve officers from various contract cohorts, and are aimed at preserving their welfare and seniority,' according to the statement. The ministry said an engagement session had been held with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Public Services Commission (SPA) and the Public Service Department (JPA) to ensure the appointment process proceeded as planned. The MOH also expressed its commitment to ensuring the smooth implementation of the appointment process. 'This is in line with the MOH's strategic move to strengthen the country's public healthcare system by ensuring that critical positions are filled in an organised and balanced manner, based on current service needs,' the statement said. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in his Appreciation Announcement for Malaysians on July 23, said the government would expedite the filling of 4,352 positions at healthcare facilities this year, including contract doctors, in view of the urgent need in the country's healthcare sector. — Bernama
