By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Aug 7: The Ministry of Health (MOH) will issue permanent appointment letters to 4,352 candidates for Grade UD10 Medical Officer posts by Aug 18 in a major step to strengthen Malaysia’s public healthcare system.
In a statement today, the MOH said all candidates who accept the offer will report for duty in phases starting Oct 2 at various MOH healthcare facilities nationwide.
The ministry explained that the permanent appointment exercise involves contract officers from several cohorts and is being implemented in stages to safeguard their welfare and preserve seniority.
“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,” read the statement, according to Malay Mail, citing Bernama.
MOH also confirmed that 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 proceeds as planned.
“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,” it added.
On July 23, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had announced the government’s commitment to expedite the filling of 4,352 positions in the healthcare sector this year, including contract doctors, amid urgent staffing needs in the public health system. — DayakDaily
